By Ron Taggy

Proform exercise bikes do two things extremely well — help you develop your cardiovascular fitness and also help build the muscles in your lower body. Additionally, Proform exercise bikes come in two models, upright and recumbent. Many people prefer recumbent bikes these days because they are more comfortable. Also, recombinant stationary bikes help tone up your butt while giving your knees a much deserved rest.

Many people like using recumbent Proform exercise bikes because they find it is easier to watch television when they are working out. If you’re a news junkie, like I am, then you can simply turn on your favorite news station and get your daily dose while working out. Nothing like killing two birds with one stone.

Also, Proform exercise bikes are perfect for those who are overweight. This is because the recumbent bikes have bucket seats that are designed to be even more comfortable than what you will find on traditional exercise bikes. These days, exercise bikes are designed for much more than just giving a workout — they also have placed comfort into the equation and have developed ergonomic models.

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Many people say that their favorite type of workout is a cardiovascular workout. There are a few different types of exercise equipment that can help you achieve an optimal cardio workout. Many people point to a Proform exercise bike as their method of choice for getting that cardio workout.

In college I remember using a Proform exercise bike while studying for exams and going over my notes. I would simply read over the necessary material while working out. I found that working out helps me concentrate for longer periods of time when I was at rest, and also made me feel better about myself. Since working out made me more productive, I knew it was a necessity. But at the same time, I always felt the crunch of having to study. Again, I was killing two birds with one stone by using an exercise bike.

Proform exercise bikes come in many models, and some of them have frictionless magnetic resistance. Frictionless magnetic resistance is great because it allows you to more accurately dial in the perfect amount resistance. In the past, you would have to incrementally increase resistance. What most people found was that the increments were too large, and so they would go from having too little resistance to too much. With frictionless magnetic resistance that is no longer a problem.

Exercise bikes are also perfect because they deliver a no impact workout. When I talk about no impact, I am referring to the amount of impact felt by the joints and muscles on your body. By having no impact on those muscles when working out, you practically eliminate feeling sore or the possibility of injury from working out.

Finally, Proform exercise bikes are great because you can use them even if it’s cold outside and there’s ice on the ground. Nor do you have to worry about having a dog chase you or weaving in and out of traffic.

About the Author: Ron is a top critic for various fitness equipment. His new site provides well informed reviews of the entire Proform fitness equipment line. For detailed ratings and information on the Proform Treadmill, visit the

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