Save money on monthly gym fees and get yourself in shape with the compact, comfortable Schwinn 231 recumbent exercise bike. The 231 boasts all the high-quality features of the Schwinn 213, but adds several extras, including a nicer, easier-to-read instrument panel with a three-position angle adjustment, a better cooling fan, a slightly lower pedal height that produces a more comfortable riding position, and an easy step-through frame. And that doesn't even account for all the essentials, which range from 16 resistance levels to handlebars with an integrated heart rate monitor built into the grip. The handiest feature, however, is unquestionably the anatomically designed recumbent seat, which not only offers a dual-position lumbar support for added comfort, but also a padded base that adjusts in the for/aft positions to accommodate a variety of body types and sizes. Specifications:
- 16 resistance levels
- 10 preset programs and 10 profile courses
- Programs include calorie goal, time trial, fitness test, BMI measurement, recovery test, results mode, quick start, and manual mode
- Backlit LCD monitor with BioConnect feedback display
- Workout stats include time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, and resistance
- Extra-wide comfort seat with dual-position lumbar support and slide bolsters
- Premium BioFit pedals
- Handlebars with integrated heart rate grips
- Onboard storage behind seat for easy access to magazines, towels, and other accessories
- Adjustable cooling fan
- Transport wheels for easy movement
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.
Customer Review: Schwinn 231 recumbent bike
I bought a recumbent bike on the advise of my doctor. I have severe sciatic pain and this is the only exercise that doesn't cause increased pain. In fact, when the pain is bad - I get on the bike and after 10 minutes it's gone. I do 20 minutes right when I wake in the morning. I have it in our bedroom so it'a handy. I wake up before my husband and this bike is so quiet it doesn't even wake him up. There are many levels of resistance so it can really challenge you. I have been doing this for 2 months now and have noticed amazing results not just pain wise - but losing about 10 pounds and firming up. I got this on Amazon for $100 less than other sites. It took me about 2 hours to get it together but it was partly my fault for not reading the directions correctly. Highly recommend - great bike for the money.
Customer Review: Great Value
Bought this at Christmas time and began riding. This is great value in an exercise bike, though I think I one might be able to step down to the 230 model without a loss of functionality. For the extra $100 you only get a better seat (can be significant), a fan and a little more functional computer controler (in theory). The bike is very smooth and shockingly quiet. Seat squeaks are louder than the actual magnetic resistance mechanism. I've been using it 3-5 times a day for 6 months and still works fine. The only downside I find is that it is essentially unprogramable in any real sense. Apparently you have to build the programs as you are riding which is pratically impossible. I set up programs using a 50 cell (each program has 50 segments) spreadsheet in Excel. But when I went to actually get the programs into the bike I found out you have to be using it. I attempted to set a time to give me 10 seconds per segment so I could get the whole thing in in 500 seconds and that failed miserably. So I use the built in programs or use the Quickstart function and vary as I go without a program. If I find a workaround to this issue, then it would be a 5 star product.
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