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In the gym, you will find two different exercise machines - the stationary bike and the elliptical trainer. Both are beneficial in your efforts to lose weight, increase your cardiovascular endurance and overall get you into better shape. Indeed, if you are like any regular gym rat, you will be hard-pressed to choose between the two since both provide for the same overall benefit. Well, to help you choose, you can use the following guide on the pros and cons of each exercise machine.
Stationary Bikes
As the name implies, stationary bikes look and function like regular bikes except that it stays put in one place and it has controls to vary the workouts. It has many advantages that make it as popular as ever despite the presence of other exercise machines. These bikes are low-impact exercise machines, which mean that there is little to no armful impact on the feet, ankles and knees. As such, people with joint problems prefer it to the treadmill.
You will also enjoy fat burning and muscle building benefits on a bike. Just make sure to vary the resistance, incline and speed while riding it so as to get the best of both worlds. Plus, it definitely is a good exercise in lieu of biking outdoors during inclement weather. It also helps that the stationary bike takes up lesser space and requires lesser money to purchase than the elliptical machines.
However, it has its disadvantages. For one thing, stationary bikes are incomplete in that it does not offer bone-strengthening benefits and it only engages the lower body. This can be a liability for many athletes wanting to develop both upper and lower body on one exercise machine. For another thing, you may just end up with higher risks for impotence from extended use of the stationary bike, not to mention sore butt.
Elliptical Trainers
Like the stationary bike, the elliptical trainer provides for low-impact exercises, thus, making it the preferred choice amongst people with joint problems and/or knee injuries. Also, since stress is not placed on the lower back by the strain of walking and running, it is also preferred by individuals with lower back problems.
For many athletes, the elliptical trainer is the preferred means for cardiovascular training because of its property to provide an all-in-one workout for the upper and lower body. During elliptical trainer workouts, your upper body is required to contribute 30 percent of the effort while the lower body logs in at 70 percent. This is with the assumptions that proper posture is adopted throughout the whole exercise and that speed, duration and intensity are varied.
Furthermore, since the elliptical trainer is also a weight-bearing machine, unlike the stationary bike, you can develop denser and stronger bone from regular use. Thus, you are better protected from bone diseases like osteoporosis.
Probably the most important benefit with an elliptical trainer is that it allows you to burn fat with lesser effort. This is called perceived effort, which the stationary bike does not offer its users.
Conclusion
All other things being equal, you are better of with an elliptical trainer than with a stationary bike. The benefits of the former outweigh the latter so much so that the fact that the elliptical machine costs more and takes up greater space quickly becomes irrelevant.
The best elliptical trainer for you is easier to find than you think. Visit http://www.1-stop-fitness.com/ to learn more.
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2012 GT Zum City Bike -- Performance Exclusive $349.99 2012 GT Zum City Bike -- Performance Exclusive. Looking for the speed of a road bike with the strength and versatility of an Mountain Bike? Focus your sights on the GT ZUM. With a lightweight aluminum frame and rugged 8-speed drivetrain, the ZUM is fast, stylish, handles great and is easy to maintain -- exactly what you need for urban riding or commuting. Upright yet aggressive rider stance for comfort and performance and a low standover height for easy on and off. With the ability to transform into a dirt-worthy machine with a simple tire changeout, the ZUM is a city bike that will easily take you just about anywhere you want to go, on-road and off. |
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2011 Focus Urban 27 City Bike $899.99 2011 Focus Urban 27 City Bike. If you're more about the dash than the flash, you'll appreciate the 2011 Focus Urban 27 City Bike. Cloaked in stealth grey from dropout to dropout, this lightweight aluminum rig with flat bars, 27-gears and hydraulic disc brakes may look like a mountain bike from a distance, but its cueball-smooth, treadless Schwalbe Kojak tires give away its true nature -- The Urban 27 is a pavement pounder, not a trail machine. For crossing campus or crossing town, the Focus Urban 27 City Bike is purpose-built for doing it fast, doing it efficiently and doing it with style so understated it's over-the-top cool. And, if you do get the yen to explore off-road, just trade out the Kojaks for some knobbies and you and your Urban 27 are good to go (after all, the very first mountain bikes had rigid forks, too). |
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2012 Charge Filter Apex Cyclocross Bike $1349.99 2012 Charge Filter Apex Cyclocross Bike. Commute on it during the week. Race it in the CX trenches weekends. Whatever your passion, the Charge Filter is designed to please. It's a fully race-ready cyclocross machine with a strong and lightweight, seamless, butted Tange Prestige tubing frame that features a more relaxed geometry than most, making it ideal for comfortable commuting, too. Top of top tube cable routing, plenty of mud clearance, SRAM Apex drivetrain and Avid BB5 Road disc brakes make the Filter Apex the top choice for anyone looking for a high-performance, multipurpose road bike that delivers a responsive ride. |
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2010 Breezer Thunder Pro Mountain Bike $1399 2010 Breezer Thunder Pro Mountain Bike. Hear that? It's the urge to compete calling you. Why not answer on a machine that lets you speak with authority? Tough cross-country courses, technical descents and rowdy terrain are no match for your skills when you express yourself in your outdoor voice on the highly articulate and competently equipped Breezer Thunder Pro. |
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2011 Diamondback Grind 20" BMX Bike $189.99 2011 Diamondback Grind 20 BMX Bike. Don't let the Diamondback Grind's affordable price tag fool you into thinking this isn't the real deal. The Grind has all the features young riders look for in a freestyle BMX machine, including a sturdy High-Tensile steel frame and fork, 48-hole aluminum rims, Tektro brakes and cable detangler. |
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2011 Schwinn Coffee Single-Speed Bike $249.99 2011 Schwinn Coffee Single-Speed Bike. Any two-wheeler can get you there. But please, a little pizzazz is in order here. You need something to set you apart from the nameless, faceless masses who are all too willing to conform to the mold. So Schwinn set the wayback machine, borrowed from their past, stretched out the geometry and busted out a classy, java-inspired palette to fetch you admiring nods as you roll for the Latt. |
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Scattante Americano 5 Single-Speed Road Bike - Courier Series $399 Scattante Americano 5 Single-Speed Road Bike - Courier Series. Who says red means Stop? When you're cruising on the Scattante Americano 5 single-speed road bike, all you'll want to do it go, go, go. To the store. To class. Heck, even to the dentist's office -- it's that much fun to ride. But when do do need to stop, it's nice to know that you can count on the Tektro dual-pivot caliper brakes with top-mount levers for fast, reliable deceleration. Here's something else you can count on, too -- you don't have to lay out a lot of green for this competently equipped fun machine. |
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Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Trainer $339.99 Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Trainer. It's the perfect workout partner for sprints to intervals to all-day cruising. Quiet. Smooth. And like every Kinetic Trainer, 100% leak-proof. The power calibration gives you true outdoor cycling simulation. The automatic resistance adjusts as you change speeds. Realism as only Kinetic can deliver it. |
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Spin Doctor Clean Machine Chain Cleaner $9.99 Spin Doctor Clean Machine Chain Cleaner. The Spin Doctor Clean Machine Chain Cleaner is the easy, clean way to scrub your chain and improve your shifting. a href=/images/performance/web/PDFs/40-1487 Spin Doctor Clean Machine_PKG_bk.pdf target=_blankClick for Instruction Manual/a |
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Kinetic Rock and Roll Trainer with Road Machine Fluid Resistance Unit $499.99 Kinetic Rock and Roll Trainer with Road Machine Fluid Resistance Unit. Take realism and your workout to a whole new level with the only resistance trainer which enables natural side-to-side motion. With this unique, lateral motion, core muscles are engaged to maintain balance. So now you can simultaneously workout both technique and power -- especially during out-of-the-saddle hill climb intervals. Get on. Give your expectations a workout. |
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Zinn and the Art of Triathlon Bikes by Lennard Zinn $24.99 Zinn and the Art of Triathlon Bikes by Lennard Zinn. Hundreds of thousands of road and mountain cyclists have turned to Lennard Zinn for expert bike advice. Now, with Zinn and the Art of Triathlon Bikes, Lennard shows you how to make your triathlon bike a faster, more efficient, and smoother-running machine. |
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Topeak Journey Trailer and DryBag $499.99 Topeak Journey Trailer and DryBag. Want to turn your bike into a utility vehicle for quick runs to the corner store? Or would you rather transform it into touring machine for long distance rides? Whatever you decide, the Topeak Journey Trailer and DryBag can accomplish it. Lightweight, yet rugged frame design handles up to 70lbs of cargo with predictable and stable road manners. DryBag protects your gear in wet weather, fits snugly inside the trailer and can be easily removed for convenient transport. Slide QR system makes mounting and removal of the trailer a cinch. Small details like the integrated rear fender, safety flag and fender mounted light clip keep you safe in variable weather. |
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Continental GP4000 S Road Tire $67.49 Continental GP4000 S Road Tire. div align=centeriframe width=350 height=208 src=http://www.youtube.com/embed/NH99yjDSSZM?rel=0 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen/iframe/divbr /br / The Continental Grand Prix 4000 S is arguably the best all-around road bike tire you can buy. It's fast, grippy as all-get-out and tough enough to deliver mile after mile of high-speed, high-performance service. With Continental's exclusive Black Chili Compound and puncture-resistant Vectran breaker, the Grand Prix 4000 S clincher tire is a great choice for your road machine, whether you're training, racing or just cruising down country roads. |
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Lean Machine Gravity Bike Rack - by Gear Up $69.99 The new Lean Machine Gravity Bike Rack leans against the wall and holds two bikes of any style, an affordable and convenient choice for bike storage for everyone from kids to grownups! The storage arms are independently adjustable up and down to hold any style of bike, offering secure storage in the garage, apartment, office, or anywhere there is available wall space. This bicycle rack features soft vinyl cradles on the arms to protect bike frames. Made of high carbon steel tubing with a smooth black powder coated finish. Can hold road bikes, mountain bikes, ladies' bikes, cruisers and more. Type: Hooks and Racks Color: Black |
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BIKE FUJ CAMBRIDGE 09 $599 BIKE FUJ CAMBRIDGE 09. |
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TransIt Soft Bike Case $59.99 TransIt Soft Bike Case. The TransIt Soft Bike Case is an easy, clean alternative for bike transport. |
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XPORT Bike Cover $59.99 XPORT Bike Cover. Shield your bike from the harmful effects of sun, rain and the elements with this full coverage polyurethane coated 210D nylon bike cover. |
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BIKE FUJ CONN 10 56 $499 BIKE FUJ CONN 10 56. |
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HRM PLR BIKE MOUNT OS $9.99 HRM PLR BIKE MOUNT OS. |
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XPORT Universal Bike Mount $24.99 XPORT Universal Bike Mount. Transport your bike in any van, truck or SUV with this universal mount. |
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XPORT Locking Upright Bike Mount $199 XPORT Locking Upright Bike Mount. This Locking Bike mount is a secure and stable way to transport your bike. |
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Ultra Light Bike Mirror $24.99 Ultra Light Bike Mirror. This Ultra Light Bike Mirror is designed for commuting, touring or just about anytime you need to increase your line of vision. |
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Delta Michelangelo Bike Rack $79.99 Delta Michelangelo Bike Rack. This combination of form and function creates an elegant bike rack you won't mind having in the living room. |
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Planet Bike Superflash Tail Light $29.99 Planet Bike Superflash Tail Light. Set the night on fire with this blazingly bright Planet Bike tail light. |
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Ritchey Comp Mountain Bike Seatpost $49.99 Ritchey Comp Mountain Bike Seatpost. This mountain bike seatpost is lightweight and extremely functional! |
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Team Bike Case $249.99 Team Bike Case. The Team Bike Case is the compact, pro-level way to transport your ride. Tough construction with foam interior, webbing straps and plenty of security measures guarantee safe transit every time. Fits most bike frames and a set of wheels. |
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Performance Bike Cap $19.99 Performance Bike Cap. The most comfortable and breathable sports hat you will ever wear. |
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Pro Bike Case $299.99 Pro Bike Case. The Pro Bike Case is the ultimate in professional level transport. Heavy-duty construction, internal aluminum stabilizer frame and super-secure latches provide safe and reliable transport of your bike. Its molded shape even allows multiple cases to be stacked together for team events. Fits almost any bike frame, including large road bikes and full suspension mountain bikes, plus a set of wheels with extra room for your gear and tools. |
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Nirve Brookhurst Commuter Bike $599.99 Nirve Brookhurst Commuter Bike. Add some Euro style to your bike commute with the Nirve Brookhurst commuter bike. This sharp-looking bike features a classically-styled, lugged chromoly frame with water bottle and rack mounts, Shimano 7-speed internal rear hub for smooth gear changes, alloy caliper brakes and easy-rolling 700c wheels that make commuting a breeze. |
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Spin Doctor Bike Wash 22oz $10.99 Spin Doctor Bike Wash 22oz. Give your bike a bath and let it shine! Spin Doctor Bike Wash is a bio-friendly cleaner that easily washes away dirt and road grime to keep your bike looking its best and feeling loved. |
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Continental Traffic Mountain Bike Tire $35.99 Continental Traffic Mountain Bike Tire. Cruise through traffic on the road or ride with confidence on the trail, thanks to this smooth and comfortable Mountain Bike tire. |
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Fort Traverse Mountain Bike Shoes $39.99 Fort Traverse Mountain Bike Shoes. Urban style meets rugged good looks in these Mountain Bike shoes built for road, trail or indoor cycling. |
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Shimano SH-M086L Mountain Bike Shoes $89.99 Shimano SH-M086L Mountain Bike Shoes. Whatever your off-road cycling pleasure, these Shimano Mountain Bike shoes will keep you comfortable through and through. |
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Shimano SH-MT31 Mountain Bike Shoes $59.99 Shimano SH-MT31 Mountain Bike Shoes. These mountain bike shoes are designed for a wide range of riding styles such as commuting, touring or casual off-road cycling. |
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Shimano SH-MT60 Mountain Bike Shoes $79.99 Shimano SH-MT60 Mountain Bike Shoes. On-road commute or off-road escapade, these Mountain Bike shoes handle any cycling adventure you put in their path. |