Apex Rides Smart Exercise Bike - bluetooth enabled indoor fitness bike - PLUS one month app membership

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Not all spin bikes come with a screen, and the features that are available on the display vary from bike-to-bike. The IC300 PRO measures up at 131cm in length when fully adjusted and when minimally adjusted can sit at a length of 111cm. The height is also adjustable between 98cm and 112cm and there is a fixed width of 51cm. It is the adjustable nature of the handlebars, saddle height and seat distance (to the handlebars) that make this one of the best spin bikes on offer. It really does allow the user to find a level that is comfortable for them in terms of ergonomics and the large handlebars allow for a range of seated positions as well as standing use. It is built to a commercial standard, but it is very much designed for home use. It has WiFi and bluetooth connectivity, an impressive 14 inch HD display that is adjustable and rotates for the perfect viewing angle and the bike can be controlled automatically by the trainer if you so wish. The IC300 PRO comes with an aluminium bottle which stores perfectly in the drinks holder that is conveniently located to the side of the front wheel. This is generally well positioned but if you are at maximum height on the saddle it is a bit of a stretch to reach the bottle.

Now that your bike is fully assembled, it’s time to learn how to set up a spin bike and fit it to your body so you can be comfortable during your workouts and avoid annoying pains and aches. How to Adjust Your Seat Spinning, like most forms of exercise will help you burn calories but that in itself will not necessarily be enough to help you lose weight. If you are looking to burn fat then you should look to be in a calorie deficit – in other words you need to be eating less calories than your body is burning as energy. Interval training is the best way to burn maximum calories in a small amount of time. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. Interval training involves short bursts of intense exercise spaced between longer intervals of less intense exercise. But is buying a spin bike worth it? What is the best spinning bike for a beginner? What is the diffe

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Finally, if you were hoping for open access to the bike’s various sensors, you’re going to be disappointed. The Apex bike currently only works with the Apex app – third-party software and hardware won’t work with it. And now for something totally wild, WaterRower’s NOHrD Bike is less a piece of workout equipment and more what one might expect to saddle up on if 1Rebel opened up a studio in the middle of the Tate Modern. Carved from solid wood (alongside a steel frame) in Germany, this is a design piece with the means to put more than just your grey cells to work. The new Apex Bike aims to take advantage of this new wave of interest in home fitness, but it’s much more than a straight exercise bike: like popular rival Peloton, it aims to bring the experience of studio-based exercise-bike classes into the comfort of your own home.

Some [spinning bikes], including Echelon, now provide so much more than just an exercise bike" Jama Oliver at Echelon told us. From live and on-demand classes to scenic rides, home exercise bikes serve up the physical benefits of exercise along with the mental health benefits of an engaging community. Yep: spin bikes are in. It’s been dubbed as the UK’s answer to Peloton, but the Apex Smart Bike is in a category of its own. It’s a (slightly) less expensive connected exercise bike, but the build quality is similar to that of Peloton.

Enjoy a studio-style experience at home with your very own spin bike

The centre console that comes supplied with the bike is one of the better that we saw although it is still simple by design. This is no bad thing as it keeps the cost down and allows you to easily display your own mobile device or tablet above it and use the bundled KinoMap app for live or pre-recorded training sessions and lots more besides. There is a pulse rate monitor built in to the handle bars and this can be displayed on the console but one feature that does set this apart from some of the other models is that it is compatible with standalone heart rate straps. Even though most manufacturers make the stationary bike assembly process as easy as possible for users, you still can benefit from spin bike assembly tips to help you along. That’s why today we’ll be discussing the best way to assembly an indoor cycle and we’ll go through all of the steps individually. The HFC spin bike is made from a heavy duty steel frame and as such it can hold a maximum user weight of 123kg. Pretty impressive given the lowish price point of this bike and it really does feel stable when in use. Spinning is generally the most sought after exercise class at any commercial gym so you might be forgiven for thinking that it has hundreds of positives and no negatives. Like anything, there is a balance to strike so let’s start with the good stuff. The main issues with spin bikes surround overuse. The bikes themselves will have no issues with being used every day but the human body does need rest and so unlike brisk walking which is a great form of cardio, hard core spinning should not be performed every day of the week. Instead, you should aim for a weekly routine of 3-4 spin sessions per week at the most and then supplement this with a lighter form of cardio such as walking. Will I Lose Weight By Spinning?

With dual sided pedals, users can choose between SPD cycling shoes or standard trainers and this level or versatility is great to have. Every touch point on this bike feels robust and comfortable, with 4 levels of adjustment at your disposal to find the most comfortable riding position. There is a maximum user weight of 130kg which is towards the high end for most spin bikes and the weight of the bike itself is 45kg. There are transport wheels to the front of the bike so you can move it in to a convenient location for your workout. Most mid-range spin bikes come with a display screen of some sort that shows speed, total distance travelled and the estimated calories you've burned. The Wattbike Atom is built for serious cyclists who want that feeling of hurtling down the road when they don’t want to head outside — and there's no shame in that. While some self-righteous pedallers might scoff at the idea of not wanting to take a ride out in monsoon-like conditions, the rest of us see no problem with riding out a storm from the comfort of our own home — especially if your indoor set of wheels is as advanced as the Atom.Ideal for small spaces where exercise equipment can't be left out at all times, it's a compact, handy way to get your cardio fix in while watching the TV, before storing it out of sight. The ability to whip out a bike, cycle, then jump off and fold it away as easily as you would a clotheshorse, is a convenience that no other bike on this list can come close to matching. Connectivity: ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth for tablet/smartphone and heart rate monitors | Display: N/A | Weight: 44kg | Size: L100 x W50 x H112cm The S15i is incredibly comfortable to use, has all the expected adjustability and is also easy to move around despite its 80kg or so of weight. You also get a couple of dumbbells with it which can be stored on the bike to incorporate some upper body resistance training in to your workouts. Pitching itself just a notch above JLL's most budget-friendly JF150 bike, the IC300 Pro more than makes up for its uncreative nomenclature with a hefty 20kg flywheel, adjustable magnetic resistance, and support for users weighing up to 130kg. It's an excellent choice for anyone in search of a sturdy at-home ride that'll actually save you money when compared to a year's gym membership. Unlike similarly affordable models, the IC300 Pro's design mirrors that of a road bike allowing you to practice your form (and ditch any garish neon garb) while peddling away in cool, dry surroundings. In testing, we found this to be one of the smoothest rides and most comfortable bikes in terms of adjustment and ergonomics, although the seat is not quite as comfortable as their higher end models.