Posts Tagged ‘Resistance System’

Body Champ BRM3671 Cardio Dual Trainer

November 25th, 2010
Body Champ BRM3671 Cardio Dual Trainer

This patented 2-in-one Cardio Dual Trainer is used as an Elliptical Trainer or an Exercise Bike. The advanced magnetic resistance system provides quiet and smooth rides with zero impact to your knees. The deluxe programmable display console features preset workout programs, heart rate driven programs, user customizable programs. Use it only 20 minutes a day, 3 to 4 times a week, you will get the results that you always wanted.

Price: $189.95

Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike

November 14th, 2010
Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike

The modern-looking Revolution Cycle Pro II has advanced features such as � Direct Drive Resistance System, Emergency Stop Brake System, Adjustable Seats/Handlebars, and Easy Transportation. This revolutionary product is designed for an energetic and challenging workout, and is also adapted to people with different intensity needs. Unlike road bikes, the flywheel does not continue to spin if the rider stops pedaling. The rider slows the flywheel and controls the tension with a tension knob. A two-way adjustable seat post allows for a more complete and versatile exercise routine. This seat system was specifically designed for easy movement horizontally and vertically while mounted on the bike during the workout. Adjustable forward positioned handlebars and racing style pedals give the Revolution Cycle Pro II a road bike feel.

Price: $515.00

Marcy Classic Upright Fan Bike

November 10th, 2010
Marcy Classic Upright Fan Bike

MCPL 105 Features: -Marcy Classic Cardio System. -Unique air resistance system. -Simple and easy to use. -You pedal faster, the greater the resistance is increased. -Easy to use computer output includes time, distance, calories burned, speed and scan modes. -Fan air flow provides a comfortable and cooling effect for the user. -Dual action handles for upper body workout. -Transport wheels, adjustable seat. Specifications: -300 lb user weight capacity. -2 year limited warranty.

Price: $128.24

Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike

September 30th, 2010
Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike

Get in shape at home with the comfortable Schwinn 220 recumbent exercise bike, offering a compact design and the feel of a more traditional outdoor bike while relying on core, stabilizing muscles to balance your body weight. Features include a 13.2-pound flywheel, 16 resistance levels, 12 programs, adjustable seat, magazine rack, and contact heart rate monitoring built into the handlebars. It also includes the following exclusive Schwinn features:

The Schwinn 220 recumbent exercise bike for the home.

BioFit Comfort:

  • Ergonomic pedal design for efficient and comfortable pedaling
  • Adjustable console and seat
  • Convenient step-through design

BioDyne Performance:

  • Perimeter weighted flywheel for a true road feel, and smooth, consistent workouts
  • Oversized stabilizers and levelers that are built-in for a solid workout platform

BioConnect Feedback:

  • 12 workout programs, including 6 course profiles, fitness test, and custom workout
  • Integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring

Features & Specifications:

  • 16 resistance levels
  • 13.2-pound flywheel
  • Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance system
  • Fore and aft seat adjustment
  • Magazine rack
  • Transport wheels
  • Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
  • Maximum user weight: 300 pounds

The Schwinn 220′s exercise console (see larger image).

An adjustable seat allows multiple users to exercise on the 220 comfortably.

Manufacturer’s Warranty
5 years on the frame, 1 year on parts and electronics, 3 months on wear parts, 3 months on labor

Compare These Recumbent Exercise Bikes

Schwinn Active Series 20
Schwinn 220
Schwinn 230
Schwinn 240
Nautilus R514
Resistance Levels 8 16 16 16 16
Resistance System Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake
Number of Programs 11 12 6 preset, 10 courses 17 17
Heart Rate Monitor Grip Heart Rate Sensor Grip Heart Rate Sensor Grip Heart Rate Sensor Grip Heart Rate Sensor Polar heart rate system with chest strap
Display Type LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD
Display Readout Time, distance, pulse, watts, speed, calories, RPM Time, distance, pulse, watts, speed, calories, resistance Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, and resistance Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance
Dimensions 58.5 x 26 x 36 inches (L x W x H) 56 x 25 x 38 inches (L x W x H) 63 x 25 x 46 inches (L x W x H) 63 x 25 x 46 inches (L x W x H) 67 x 25 x 52 inches (L x W x H)
Product Weight 58 pounds 97 pounds 103 pounds 117 pounds 119 pounds
Weight Capacity 275 pounds 300 pounds 300 pounds 300 pounds 300 pounds
Warranty Frame: 3 years, non-expandable mechanical and electric parts: 6 months Frame: 5 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear parts: 90 days Frame: 10 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear items: 6 months, labor: 90 days Frame: 5 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear parts: 90 days Frame: 10 years, mechanical: 2 years, electric: 1 year, wear parts: 6 months
Other Features Transport wheels, fore / aft seat adjustment Reading rack, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, fore / aft seat adjustment Reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, fore / aft seat adjustment, oversized pedals Reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, fore /aft seat adjustment, oversized deluxe pedals Reading rack, water bottle holder, fan, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, fore / aft seat adjustment, oversized pedals, oversized saddle

About 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. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

Confidence Fitness Space Saving X Bike

August 19th, 2010
Confidence Fitness Space Saving X Bike

This is what a USER REVIEW said about this bike “I like that it folds up very easily and can move to the side. Then can move back out for cycling while movie watching. It’s very quiet too. — Small and good for the living room”

Need a good exercise bike but don’t have the space to store a commercial-size model? Turn to the Confidence stow-away exercise bike, which folds compactly after use for storage in a closet or corner of your home. Despite its small size, the bike still offers an efficient lower-body cardio workout, with such features as an adjustable magnetic resistance system and nonskid foot pedals. Overall, each workout on the stowaway bike burns four times as many calories as walking. In addition, the bike includes a four-function computer that tracks your riding time, speed, distance, and calories. And thanks to the high-quality frame, the bike will keep you fit for years to come. Other features include an adjustable padded seat, safety straps on the pedals, and a tool kit with all the necessary tools for home assembly. The stowaway bike measures 17.5 by 53 by 22 inches (W x H x D) when folded, 17.5 by 46 by 33 inches when unfolded, and weighs 50 pounds.

Price: $175.00

Precor 842U Commercial Series Upright Cycle

July 23rd, 2010
Precor 842U Commercial Series Upright Cycle

Designed for high-intensity use at commercial gyms, the Precor 842U upright exercise cycle offers a fluid motion and wide range of resistance levels to deliver a superior workout experience for beginners and experts alike. The low-maintenance 842U cycle features 6 programs, a double step-up drive with Poly-V belt for a smooth, quiet cycling experience, and a magnetic, no-contact generator system that provides consistent resistance and reduces the roughness, maintenance, and wear associated with mechanical alternators.

Full back support and a properly angled contoured seat provide maximum comfort.

Larger platform pedals accommodate a wide range of users.

The 842R is compatible with heart rate telemetry reading using optional wireless chest strap transmitters.

Features:

  • Direct access to 6 programs: Six buttons are the gateway to 6 preset programs, including one fitness test. You can select or change to a new program at any time during their workout.
  • Belt-drive system: A double step-up drive gives you a smooth, quiet exercise experience. A Poly-V belt is used instead of a chain for less maintenance and a quiet ride.
  • 3-piece crank: The 3-piece crank tightens positively, reducing the need for periodic adjustments. The 9/16-inch crank arm accepts any standard road or mountain bike pedal.
  • 25 different resistance settings let you maximize workouts. Resistance levels range from 18 watts (level 1 at 20 RPM) to 500 watts (level 25 at 100 RPM) and 750 watts (level 25 at 150 RPM).
  • SmartRate shows your heart rate in relation to the target zone for weight loss and cardio training when using an optional wireless heart rate monitor.
  • 3-phase generator/eddy current resistance system requires no backup battery in order to power the bike.
  • Belt drive for smoother, quieter operation and reduced maintenance.
  • Transport wheels in the rear of the EFX allow the unit to be moved when cleaning the floor
  • Accessory holders for water bottle, portable music, reading material and more
  • Two-step powder-coating process applies rust-resistant undercoat and cosmetic topcoat to steel frame
  • QuickStart lets you begin workout with the push of a single button
  • Enjoy integrated entertainment: An optional Cardio Theater personal viewing screen can be integrated into the console, providing you with entertainment options while keeping you moving in the correct biomechanic position.

The Precor 842U upright cycle.

The user-friendly console with multiple feedback options make monitoring workouts easy.

Specifications:

  • Power: Self
  • Programs: 1 manual, 1 interval, 1 basic heart rate control, 1 weight loss, 1 random, 1 hill climb
  • Resistance levels: 25
  • Maximum pause time: 30 seconds
  • Maximum workout time: Unlimited
  • Maximum user weight: 350 pounds
  • Dimensions: 50 x 24 x 60 inches (L x W x H)
  • Weight: 130 pounds

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Frame – seven years, display face assembly – five years, battery – one year, parts – two years, labor – one year

Note on Assembly
Precor highly recommends that you consider a professional assembly and installation of your Precor exercise machine. If you would like to speak to someone about having your machine professionally installed, please contact Precor at askprecor@precor.com or by calling 1-866-593-5568.

About Precor
Precor is passionate about fitness. It all started with a desire to create a better kind of exercise equipment, one that mirrored human movement: fluid, natural, and dynamic. Twenty-six years later the company’s biomechanics and engineering experience have led to countless innovations that have captivated fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Precor has introduced many “firsts” to the fitness industry, including the Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer (EFX®) in 1995 and the revolutionary, award-winning Adaptive Motion Trainer (AMT®) in 2007. Today, Precor is a celebrated top-tier brand preferred by fitness enthusiasts of all abilities and their machines are used every day in health clubs, hotels, facilities, and homes worldwide.

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846R
842R
846U
842U
Rider Position Recumbent Recumbent Upright Upright
Heart Rate Touch and wireless; chest strap not included Wireless; chest strap not included Touch and wireless; chest strap not included Wireless; chest strap not included
SmartRate® Yes Yes Yes Yes
Programs 12 6 12 6
Options for Customization Yes No Yes No
Resistance Levels 25 25 25 25
Accepts Standard Bike Pedals Yes Yes Yes Yes
Size (L x W x H) 4’9″ x 2′ x 4′ 4’8″ x 2′ x 4′ 4’2″ x 2′ x 5′ 4’2″ x 2′ x 5′
Weight 160 pounds 160 pounds 130 pounds 130 pounds
Power Self powered Self powered Self powered Self powered