What results have you had from using the desk cycle exercise bike?
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Although weight loss has been minimal my energy level has significantly increased.
1869201
Congratulations David!!! I know it's a lot of work. I've been heavy my whole life and am now diabetic. Meds make losing weight even harder. Keep On Trucking.... =D
1869202
Your best results will come from several workouts, of 15-20 minutes, per day. You want to get your heart rate up, so that you're burning more calories. This effect will last a couple of hours or more, depending upon your metabolism. Pedaling all day will net little improvements over what I suggest, and will likely just make you feel tired and reduce your desire to continue exercising.
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I'm recovering from extreme obesity. I have lost 90 pounds in the last 14 months, most of it from daily walks. I've reached the point where my feet and knees are limiting my distance so the desk cycle has taken up the slack. I use it about an hour every day on setting four and it's helped me continue to lose 2 pounds/week.
404575
It can be placed under a desk but It might be a little awkward to use while seated, what about bike peddles for that? Sunny Health & Fitness Mini CycleGood luck!
1956342
Thanks for the feedback, I finally did buy the Exerpeutic with the rolling lifetime table and you're right, it perfect. I have it setup in front of my 40" Sony and the laptop is monitored to the big screen, and it works great.. I think I may still need a gel cushion for the seat (due to being on it almost the full 8 hour day). and yes at simple cruising speed it appears (according to the computer) I'm knocking off over 2000 calories per day. Even if the computer isn't accurate, hell , I'm happy with half of that.
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The Airdyne does give an excellent workout! You are able to go as hard as you are able and it does get more difficult the faster you go. It gives an excellent upper body workout when you don't use the peddles. I use it daily along with the treadmill. 30 minutes on the treadmill and 25 minutes on the bike. ( 10 minutes upper body only and 15 minutes combined upper and lower bady.
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I'm 5"4" and I was hitting my knees under my computer desk. I pulled my keyboard and mouse back to the edge of the desk top and pedal away. It's hard to use the keyboard or write while you are using it though. Mine has held up really well and although not a cardio workout by any means, keeps the legs moving!
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I love this bike it was easy to set-up and now overly big in size we have it sitting in the extra bedroom. I Jazz daily so use it for extra exercise, bad weather and days without Jazz. My husbands uses it as much as I do maybe even more. He had a hip replacement and the doctor advised him not to use the treadmill because it is hard on the artificial joint but the bike is a OK as long as he is not doing 300 miles a week which we are not even close. I find it quiet and enjoy the ride. I can watch TV or read while I am exercising. For the money I am happy with my buy.
2256549
Absolutely. I think I'm in pretty good shape, and biking at a resistance level of 5 is burning my legs after about 10 minutes. This thing is really smooth. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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I don't see any harm, it's totally worth a shot. It's not very big either so stores nicely in a corner or closet. It has a smooth variable resistance setting so you can go slow for strength or easy and fast for cardio. You will need to by the handles for arm style separately but they are worth it & make sure to place it on a steady table at proper height to get most out of it. I actually sit on a pillow because my table is tall for me. I have never used the foot pedals, not sure how good of a work out you will get from that?? The Arm Bike style is the way to go in my opinion. Hope this helps!
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C.J.-- I like that this exercise bike has both contact pads on the handle-bars, as well as the POLAR chest strap Heart Rate Monitor (HRM). When I am just hopping on the bike while watching a little TV, the contact pads work well just to double check my levels. When I am going for a real workout, the chest strap is the way to go. I have other POLAR HRM products, and I never do an official workout without one of them. This included chest strap works with my POLAR Fitness Trainer, and I have found POLAR chest straps work with many commercial treadmills at the gym. It really is critical to know your HR, as perceived workload is rarely accurate and highly dependent upon mood & environment. If I am going to take the time to workout, I want to know that I am using my time effectively, and not slacking. Other times, when I just want some movement while watching TV or listening to a Podcast, I use the contact pads. Regarding the fan...I get really hot fairly fast during a workout. I find this fan sufficient. I wouldn't want something bigger or stronger that close to my face. I also want enough silence to hear my TV/Podcast in peace, not a hurricane in the face. If I wanted a larger fan (hasn't happened yet), I can put a tower fan several feet away. I didn't notice the problem with the custom workouts, because I set up 2 that I wanted anyway, as soon as I got the bike. Maybe you could use "Guest User" to get to the pre-programmed workouts? Oh, and make sure you have a pad, or something similarly protective & easy to clean under the machine, as sweating is part of an 85% HR workout. I haven't noticed any movement or vibration that could mark my hardwood floors, but I wouldn't want to discover it through scratches or indentations after-the-fact. I hope you end up loving your bike as much as I do.
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Yes! I'm exhausted after 30! :). It's really a nice bike. I use a bigger , separate fan though.
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It doesn't compare. It just allows you to 'cycle' while you work, at your desk. It can't replace your normal cycling. It is no where near as hard to pedal.
785198
I don't use RPM. I use one of 3 different DVDs by Cathe Friedrich where your workout is based on level of perceived exertion. I also use a heart rate monitor on my wrist to track calories burned and whether I'm in my target heart rate range or not. Personally, I could not be happier with this bike, but then again, I've never owned a spinning bike before. I feel like I get an awesome workout and also feel like this bike was a good deal for the price I paid. Hope you find what you're looking for.
526555
I've been really happy with it, yes. Use it nearly every day for some kind of exercise.
2144102
I have had my Schwinn 520 for over 6 months and I use it four days a week. I had a recumbent bike before and I receive a much better workout on the 520. I would buy it again. I had my knee replaced 3 years ago and thanks to the 520 I am able to maintain strength in the leg.
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It depends on the desk and the angle you are setting the stamina Instride at.Truthfully, if your desk has a key board shelf, you will probably have a very close, if not impossible, clearance for the way we use it at our house. If you lowered it to the lowest level, there is a possibility, BUT, the angle will be so shallow that you will probably be pushing the unit more than pedaling it - if you do not have a matt to make sure it does not "run away" from you.
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I don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation... If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have something to do with the feet secured flatter and with the weight on the heel rather than looser and more weight on the ball of the foot.
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There are height variations available for the seat and desk top so I'm pretty certain that you could find an adjusment that is comfortable. We have had 3 six-foot individuals try the bike with my settings and they were pretty comfortable without any modifications.