Stamina Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike

by Stamina

Product Features

• Recumbent bike with silent magnetic resistance works all the major muscles in your hips, thighs, and buttocks
• Multifunction LCD monitor with six preset workout programs, time, speed, distance, calories burned, and pulse
• Target zone feature tells you whether you need to speed up or slow down
• Padded seat adjusts to fit any size rider
• Dimensions: 28 inches wide by 63 inches long

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Just 63 inches long x 28 inches wide x 33 inches high, this compact recumbent exercise bicycle features an adjustable heavy-weighted flywheel-resistance and belt-drive train so the bicycle pedals silently and smoothly at any resistance level. A battery-operated monitor displays speed, distance, time, calories burned, pulse, and target zone. The monitor also displays six pre-programmed workouts: fat burn, maximum fat burn, interval, aerobic, hill, and mountain. Workout intensity can also be set manually. A target-zone feature indicates whether speed needs to increased or decreased to maximize effectiveness, and a tension knob can be adjusted to any of eight levels to increase or decrease intensity without interrupting a workout. The seat is foam-padded and adjusts to fit any size rider. Oversized foot pedals hold feet securely. Handles are padded for comfort. The bicycle weighs 75 pounds.

A recumbent bicycle offers aerobic exercise while working out major muscles in hips, thigh, and buttocks. Stationary cycling also avoids impacting lower-body joints.

About Recumbent Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don't take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out.

The term recumbent literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

Product Description

Stamina Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike is the comfortable way to get a cycling workout... GREAT PRICE! No more back pain! Stamina's Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike is designed to put you in a semi-reclined position so you work all the major muscles in your hips, thighs, and buttocks while you get a great cardiovascular workout. And since stationary cycling is one of the most effective low-impact aerobic exercises for increasing your metabolism, you'll burn calories and fat, get into shape fast. Smooth, quiet magnetic resistance system; Eight-step easily adjustable tension control; Targeted training, multifunction LCD monitor with six preset workout programs, time, speed, distance, calories burned, and pulse; Ergonomic walk-thru is easy to get on and ride; Hand pulse sensors are more comfortable and convenient than chest straps; Soft-grip foam-padded handles; Foam-padded seat and back cushion adjust to fit any rider; Wheels for easy portability; Approx. 63 x 28 x 33", 75 lbs. Ride your way to a healthier you! Order Today! Please Note: This is a Heavy / Bulky item. $15.00 for heavy / bulky shipping and handling will be charged in addition to regular shipping and handling. Stamina Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 48 x 24.5 x 35 inches ; 75 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 75 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000JC2ZGQ
• Item model number: 15-4800
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #75,757 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ....And I HATE to exercise!, September 18, 2007

By	Bengal Girl (Sunny Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stamina Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike (Sports)

It's not that I don't know that I need to establish an exercise program, it's that I don't WANT to. Spending most of every day on my feet makes me less than anxious to stand up on a treadmill, elliptical machine, stair stepper--or even take a brisk walk around the neighborhood. What's a lazy girl to do?

Well, I did a lot of research and discovered that a recumbent exercise bike is a great option for people who are athletic as well as sedentary types like myself. I decided to buy a machine that was well-regarded here but that wasn't too expensive. Bells and whistles are not, in my opinion, what makes me want to exercise. After a month, I am pleased to say that I am no longer sedentary. Not that I've reached athletic, but hey, this is actually easy and enjoyable and is do-able long term! How many exercises can you really do while reading or watching TV? I've been on it many more days than not....probably at least 5 days a week. Amazing!

There are several programs that you can ride, and the screen tells you when and how much to speed up or slow down. Alternately you can just choose a resistance and pedal for as long as you'd like--for example, you might want to ride for 30 minutes, or 200 calories, or 5 miles. The pulse monitor works best if you take a 10 second reading every few minutes, otherwise each time it comes back to the pulse check segment (which is brief), it starts back with your pulse at the lower rate, then increases it to the current reading segmentally. Kinda clunky, but remember, you could easily spend 3-5 times as much on a machine that's not 3-5 times more functional. Get yourself one of those little clip-on pulse monitors if that's your main concern, and take a continuous reading.

I am very happy with this machine. Was simple to put together, seems sturdy and well made--haven't had any trouble with it at all. No squeaks, parts problems, etc. It is virtually silent as mentioned in other reviews, and feels very smooth and easy on your joints. It primarily burns calories by moving your big leg muscles, and helps with your cardiovascular fitness rather than building muscles. You could certainly lift weights, do arm circles, twist at the waist, or create other upper-body work if you feel the need.

Anyway, the bottom line is that if someone as lazy and exercise-allergic as me will get on and ride 5 days a week without whining, that's a pretty solid endorsement.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Space Saving Solution, September 7, 2006

By	Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

If you want to exercise any time of the day without disturbing either the neighbors or your family in the next room, then the Stamina Silent Magnetic Resistance Bike is the perfect solution.

Not only is the quiet, it is comfortable and easy to assemble. While riding the bike, you can also see the TV since there is nothing in front of your face to look around. The main display panel is low enough and the seat is high enough to accommodate TV viewing. Most of the bike has been pre-assembled so it only takes a short time to finish the assembly.

The LCD Display area shows Time, Speed, Distance, Calories, Program and Pulse. A little bike runs around the edge of the screen. Programs to choose from:

Fat Burn
Max Fat Burn
Aerobic
Hill
Interval
Mountain

The pedals are comfortable to push and the position you are sitting in seems ideal if you are worried about your knees being uncomfortable. Some bikes I've tried are too uncomfortable to use, so this one was a nice surprise.

The way this bike is made makes it easy to move. There are "wheels" or at least leveling caps that make the bike easier to move if you have to slide this back and forth on the carpet. Everything is included for assembly and once you get this bike all put together, it is very easy to use and quite convenient. Since it is so quiet, you can even use this bike in the middle of the night or while other people are sleeping.

In 32 minutes it seems possible to burn 250 calories, ride
4.6 miles and maintain a speed at about 8.2 or higher on level 2. There are many levels, you can work your way up to various levels or change the levels manually for cooldown.

One day I rode for 8 miles in an hour!

~The Rebecca Review

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable, Quiet Ride, April 6, 2007

By	H. C. Keller (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Stamina Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike (Sports)

I purchased this over a month ago and have rode it on average 5 - 7 times per week. It was easy to assemble although I did get some help from my 4 year old son!

The heart rate monitor was a little flaky at first and would reset to zero when I was in the middle of a program but I later found that one of the plugs was not in all the way.

I usually use it in the early morning when everyone else is asleep and with it being so quite I dont have to worry about waking anyone. I'm 6 foot and find that the adjustments still have plenty of room both shorter and longer.

I'm 41 and had been doing light weight training for about a year but hadnt done any aerobic exercise for a long time. I started using it with the 20 minute programs at a resistance of 5 using the first program (1=Fat Burn, 2=Max Fat burn, 3= Aerobic) working my way up to the third program. The digital display shows you whether your speed matches the program with an easy to see light. I am now on resistance 6, second program after four weeks with two more resistance levels to go. During some evenings I just ride it for an hour at a steady 10 mph watching tv.

I would recommend this to anyone wanting an inexpensive, comfortable exercise bike to get back in shape on.