Gyms have a wide range of equipment, sometimes hard to identify. Choosing which piece of equipment to use is a matter of preference. Stationary bikes offer a suitable workout for a variety of fitness levels. They're fairly easy to use, and by exercising indoors inclement weather is never an issue.
Commonalities
Spinning® bikes and exercise bikes are both used for fitness. Both bikes are stationary pieces of equipment. Adjustments can be made on both bikes to vary intensity and accommodate the user.
Function
The Spinning® bike is used to improve cardiovascular fitness. Spinning® bikes are used during indoor cycling classes offered by commercial gyms. Bikes are used to mimic a bike ride on varying terrain. Women and men use these bikes to improve fitness, or to improve cycling performance outside of the gym.
The exercise bike is used to improve cardiovascular fitness as well. Exercise bikes are used in home gyms and commercial fitness facilities. Exercise bikes are powered by pedaling. When the pedals of exercise bikes are moved continuously, the controls on the console become active. People use exercise bikes to improve fitness level and enhance athletic performance.
Features
Spinning® bikes are upright, stationary, and have handles at the front. They have one wheel at the front of the bike and pedals that are designed to fit snug around the foot. The seat and handles are adjustable. The seats of these bikes are narrow and uncomfortable for some. Spinning® bikes also have a resistance control feature that allows the user to increase or decrease resistance, and mimic downhill or uphill pedaling. Spinning® bike pedals are equipped to accommodate cycling shoes.
Exercise bikes are either upright or reclining. Newer models of exercise bikes are without visible wheels. The pedals come with adjustable straps that when adjusted allow the foot to fit comfortably on the pedal while allowing for easy removal. The seats on exercise bikes are adjustable for varying heights. Seats of exercise bikes are wider and more comfortable. Exercise bikes come with features that allow for varying exercise programs. Exercise bikes have consoles that allow users to check heart rate and determine caloric expenditure.
Identification
Spinning® bikes are a little less bulky than exercise bikes. They come with narrow handles, similar to those found on outdoor cycling bikes, and have one wheel at the front. The seats of these bikes are also very narrow.
Exercise bikes are larger and not as aerodynamic-looking. The console makes it easy to identify exercise bikes. They also have wider seats.
Benefits
Spinning® and exercise bikes are great pieces of cardiovascular equipment to target cellulite and the muscles of the legs and posterior. Spinning® classes are a great cardiovascular workout, with some classes burning 600 calories during 60 minutes.
Use of hill programs on exercise bikes deliver challenging exercise routines as well. The upright bike is the best exercise bike to use for a more challenging workout. According to spinehealth.com, the exercise bike is a great cardiovascular workout without undue stress on the spine.
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