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Upright stationary exercise bikes have been around a long time but recumbent stationary exercise bikes have become very popular. And there is no doubt that you can readily find someone willing to debate which type of exercise & fitness bike is the "Best Exercise & Fitness Bike."

While ach type of exercise & fitness bike has its' advantages and/or disadvantages I believe it depends on your personal riding needs and fitness & rehab needs.

Personally, I put my Physical Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (PT) needs ahead of my thoughts about what a bike should look like. This is why I prefer the recumbent exercise and fitness bikes over the upright exercise bikes; recumbent exercise bikes are better suited to help me achieve my fitness, PT and Rehab goals.

Let's go over a few benefits of recumbent exercise bikes:

The recumbent exercise and fitness bike is far more ergonomic

& bio-mechanically correct frame and handlebar design:

Recumbent exercise bike riders train in the optimum training position for maximum fitness results. For example; our XTerra Fitness SB-540R recumbent fitness bike is also equipped with an anatomically designed saddle for peak comfort at all times which in turn leads to a more comfortable cardiovascular & rehab workout.

Look at the diagram below and you'll see the benefits of recumbent exercise bikes; the ergonomics, the bio-mechanics and anatomical design:

For the sake of comparison, we'll take a brief look at the two different types of stationary indoor bikes; the upright stationary exercise bike compared to a recumbent stationary exercise bike.

A bicycle, often called a bike, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist.

Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe and, as of 2003, number more than a billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for use as children's toys, general fitness, military and police applications, courier services, and bicycle racing.

The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright, or safety bicycle, has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885. But many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design. These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for many types of cycling.

The bicycle's invention has had an enormous effect on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods. Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were initially invented for use in the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and tension-spoked wheels.How did Ricky Carmichael manage to completely dominate motocross and supercross to the point where he was given the nickname G.O.A.T? I can tell you it's not because he resembles one, or even sounds like one, and it has nothing to do with his Ginger hair. It stands for Greatest Of All Time. And when it comes to racing dirt bikes, R.C is exactly that.

No one has ever been as consistent or won as many professional American championships as Ricky has in his career. And he not only won just about every race he entered but he did it with style and sportsmanship. These characteristics amongst others, acquired him a huge following of loyal fans and helped him to become probably the most highly respected person in the sport. So what drives Ricky Carmichael? Well he was born in Clearwater, Florida, U.S.A and was introduced to his first dirt bike at age 5 by his parents 'Big Rick' and Jeannie. Ricky took to riding like a rabid dog does to a postie boy. He was already racing at 5, and crossing the finish line first was his number one goal and driving force.

Over the following 10 years he completely dominated the American amateur ranks winning an incredible 67 titles. At the end of the 1996 MX season he turned pro, riding on a Kawasaki and earned himself AMA Rookie of the Year honors. 1997 brought Ricky Carmichael his first AMA outdoor championship win, followed by another 1st place in both the MX and SX Champs in 1998. And so his domination had begun...

From 2001 to 2004 R.C switched his ride to Honda where he knocked Jeremy McGrath from his throne and somehow achieved two perfect seasons (24-0) in the AMA Motocross Championships. From 2005 to the end of his professional career in 2007, he raced for Team Makita Suzuki and awed millions of spectators with some of the most epic battles ever witnessed involving James Stewart and Chad Reed.

Winning has come at a price for Ricky Carmichael and it has certainly not been a walk in the park for this athlete. In his younger days he was a short, stocky lad and his enthusiasm and determination was enough to make him #1. However he struggled with his transition to the 250 class (as many pros do) and quickly realized that he needed 'that something else' to win against the big boys. Part of his problem was that he couldn't throw around or control his heavier 250 like he could on his 125. Ricky was often seen hanging on desperately to his bike or even getting thrown off wildly onto the track. He knew that he needed to change something, so he began an intensive fitness training program that focused on building his strength. This proved to be a winning formula and it was exactly what he needed to keep him on the podium.

Bill Gros started racing in 1985 during the rise of the Greg Lemond era. Looking for a sport to replace his beloved baseball, he started training for triathlon. When his hometown bike shop in Brunswick, Maine put on a bike race in May of that year, Bill participated and was hooked. Aside from a six year hiatus from 1995 to 2000, 2012 will mark Bill's 22nd year in bicycle racing.

Bill has attained USAC Category 2 status twice, from 1990 to 1994, and again from 2008 to the present. With over 20 years of experience, 700+ career starts, Bill has the experience and understanding of what it takes to succeed in this difficult sport. Bill is one of the regions best Masters level racers, and leads his own team, Pyramid Elite Racing, sponsored by Integrated Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy.

Bill started coaching in 2006 and holds a USA Cycling Level 1 Coaching Certification, a Power Based Training Certification and is an American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer.What does it take to race a bicycle? Well if you enjoy riding your bicycle, then that's half the battle. If your competitive and willing to raise your fitness level through consistent progressive training, well this may already be the sport for you!

Pyramid Training Systems breaks bicycle racing down into the components necessary to race effectively. We focus on the basic skill of cycling with expansion of one's effective cadence range, accelerations, sprinting, cornering, climbing and bike handling skills. Solid cycling fitness is having the endurance, muscular endurance, to sustain the volume and work required to compete. Proper endurance training develops, maximizes and stabilizes the energy use systems. This is the single most important requirement for a new competitor in their first years of the sport, and is re-established annually by the experienced competitor. We also recommend that our athletes cross train using a program called Core Performance, to help you become athletic, agile, and more powerful on the bike.

The cornerstone to peak racing fitness is to improve one's sustainable power output, known as Functional Threshold Power born out of great muscle endurance. Increasing FTP allows one the opportunity to compete in many aspects of racing; time trials, climbing, breakaways, and being there for the finale. We then maximize other racing components around an improved FTP, maximizing oxygen uptake (Vo2 Max) efficiency, anaerobic capacity and neuromuscular response development, all of which aid in different aspects of racing, helping you to become the best all around competitor possible.

Pyramid Trifically matched to you. With appropriate amounts of structured and unstructured training, along with correct doses of rest, your fitness levels and racing results will reach new heights, as will your enjoyment of this fantastic sport!

Benjamin Stein is graduate of Boise State University with a MS in Exercise Science and from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a BS Degree in Human Performance and Sport. Both degrees incorporate, exercise science and physiology with special populations (i.e. athletes). With both his MS and BS degree and accreditation as a certified health and fitness specialist (ACSM) allows Benjamin an in-depth understanding into the human body’s intricate mechanics and physiology. Benjamin's ability to integrate his education with his own passion for endurance events, including cycling and triathlon, provides his clients with a unique skill set of physiology testing, coaching, and injury prevention.

Certifications

Licensed USA Cycling Coach

Health Fitness Specialist (HFS), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

BIKEFIT PRO Level 3

Cancer Exercise Trainer, ACSM

American Red Cross Emergency 1st Responder (CPR-AED)

Coaching Philosophy

"All exercise enthousiasts are individuals. And as such, each athlete should be treated as an individual. Individual bike fit, individual training plan, individual approach. With that in mind I provide measurable and progressive goal oriented training and testing, I assist my clients in achieving their fitness and running goals."Life Fitness is an American fitness equipment company that specializes in the production and distribution of equipment such as stationary bikes and treadmills. They developed the industry's first electronic stationary bicycle.

The founders, Ray Wilson and Augie Nieto, bought a design in 1970 for the world's first electric stationary exercise bike from Dr. Keene P. Dimmick, and marketed it as the LifeCycle. In 1991, Bally Total Fitness sold Life Fitness to a group of investors for $62.5 million.

Life Fitness was acquired by Brunswick Corporation in June 1998.

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