What is the difference between a stationary bike and an exercise bike?

An exercise bike tends to be more upright with a heavy flywheel that takes power to get it moving. A stationary bike has a more aggressive stance and mimics a rider's posture when riding on the road. Stationary bikes also have gear shifters.

Can you lose weight riding an exercise bike?

Enjoying a workout on an exercycle will burn calories; the more intense the activity, the more calories you will burn. At the same time, you are strengthening your heart, improving your lung capacity and toning your lower body muscles. These things, combined with a healthy diet, can help you lose weight and achieve a slimmer silhouette.

How long should you exercise on a stationary bike?

Most experts in Australia agree that adults should undertake around 150 minutes of exercise per week or approximately 20 minutes per day. You can increase your activity daily as you gain fitness. Use the virtual training sessions, from beginner to advanced, to help guide you through a structured training program.

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Exercise Bikes

- Exercise bikes are an efficient and low-impact way to get an excellent cardiovascular workout and burn calories. Not only will you lose weight, but you will also strengthen your muscles, lungs and heart. Exercise bikes have evolved to cater to a variety of fitness preferences and goals: spin bikes, cycling trainers, full riding experience bikes. ArchiPro features only the best exercise bikes in Australia from leading brands and gym equipment specialists.

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Exercise bikes, or exercycles as they are otherwise known, are a fantastic low-impact way of getting a cardio workout in your home, irrespective of the weather. They come in all shapes and sizes with different features for different types of users. ArchiPro features only the best exercise bikes in Australia, an increasingly important part of a wider range of high-quality gym equipment that make great additions to the home.

Types of exercise bikes

There are many different types of exercise bikes available in Australia which come with different features, designed for slightly different exercises and outcomes.

Spin bike

This spin bike has a vast range of on-demand classes, including strength training to expand your cardio workout. This technologically-enhanced exercise bike features smooth pedal action, a stunning design and various advanced features.

High-end bike

High-end, luxury exercycles feature stunning lines and have a digital console to help you effortlessly through your cardio workout while ensuring all your biometric data is easily accessible.

Full riding experience bikes

These exercise bikes give you the whole riding experience, as they're fitted with real gear shifts. You can enjoy infinite outdoor-ride virtual routines while getting precise feedback on your riding efficiency and power.

Cycling trainers

These trainers are designed for people interested in road racing on cycles. They carry systems that vary the power and pedalling cadence to enhance your road riding training programs.

The advantages of high-quality exercise bikes

There are many advantages to choosing a high-quality exercise bike for your home gym in Australia. The first is to do with the quality of materials, parts and components used in its construction which are always superior in a high-end model. This is crucial given the natural mechanics of an exercise bike and the number of moving parts involved. They are machines that do get pushed to their limits so you want one that will be expertly designed and engineered to withstand that pressure both in the short and long term. High-quality exercise bikes also come with some great features like different exercise programmes with large screens, great stability, low operational noise, quick assembly, cadence sensors and more.

How to choose an exercise bike that's right for you

There are a few to consider when choosing the right exercise bike for you and your home. The first is to pick the right type of exercise bike that suits your body and meets your exercise goals For example if you’re starting out and want a wide range of exercise programmes that you can grow and develop with then that will be a feature to prioritise. On the other hand, if you want one to train specifically for road riding, choosing a model with gears that closely replicates your road machine makes more sense. Other factors to consider, other than budget, are size for storage, noise levels, adjustability with respect to resistance settings and any other unique features that set it apart from the rest. In addition to exercise bikes, alternative options for cardio workouts include ellipticals, rowers, treadmills, and steppers.