The Kettler and Nautilus companies manufacture at home fitness equipment, including stationary bicycles. The exercise bikes from Kettler and Nautilus allow you to burn calories in the comfort of your home. Both the Kettler and Nautilus bikes feature the essential components of the conventional street bike, including handlebars and pedals. However, the bikes differ in specialized designs and workout capabilities.
History
Heinz Kettler founded the Kettler company out of his home country of Germany, in 1949. As of 2010, the Kettler company sells fitness equipment and exercise bikes to over 60 countries across the globe. According to Kettler, 2011 will mark the 30 year anniversary of the United States branch of Kettler, known as Kettler USA. Author Jones established the Nautilus fitness company in the 1960s. According to Mobia, a new branch of Nautilus, Jones released the first piece of Nautilus fitness equipment to the public in 1974.
Benefits
Utilize the Kettler and Nautilus exercise bikes to participate in essential cardiovascular activities. According to the Mayo Clinic, regular cardiovascular workout can lower your risk of heart disease as well as decrease your percentage of body fat. An at home exercise bike can help you to save the money that you would have spent on a costly gym membership. The Kettler and Nautilus exercise bikes, when used on an everyday basis, can help to strengthen and tone various muscles in your legs, including the thighs and calves.
Types
Kettler specializes in both the recumbent and upright designs of the exercise bike. The seat of the recumbent bike model permits you to lean back throughout the workout routine, to ease the tension in your back muscles. The upright Kettler bike enables you to keep your back straight while pedaling. Nautilus manufactures both the recumbent and upright models to meet the needs of those participating in fitness cycling.
Features
The upright Nautilus bike features over sized pedals to ensure your feet stay in position during your workout. According to Nautilus, both the upright and recumbent models feature seven different workout routines. The exercise bikes from Nautilus also feature a rack for your magazine or book. According to Kettler, the RX7 recumbent bike features an LCD screen that displays the distance you have ridden, as well as the resistance of your workout. The handlebars of the recumbent Kettler allow you to adjust the distance from the seat to the pedals.
Size
The height of the upright and recumbent Nautilus bikes, stands at just over 4 feet. The width of the Nautilus bikes, which measures in at just over 2 feet, enables you to store your exercise bike into the corner of your house or apartment. The recumbent bike from Kettler has a compact size that stands at 3.5 feet. The upright models of the Kettler exercise bike have a height of just over 4 feet.
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