Are Stationary Exercise Bikes Good for Building Cardio?

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by Jonathon Baggia

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Is a stationary bike good for cardio? Yes of course it is!

As an aerobic activity, cycling strengthens your heart to pump more oxygen all throughout the body.

It also burns fat faster for those looking to lose weight and reduce high-impact risk running or jogging activities can have on the knees.

Stationary bikes are also safer because they’re just that, stationary! Indoor exercise bikes can be safer because there’s no need to face the elements and busy traffic conditions outside of the home. Depending on the bike you choose, it can also be relocated around the home to suit your needs.

With RENPHO’s AI Smart Bike, you don’t have to think about all the factors in burning calories and shedding fat as it does all the calculations needed to give you a safe and efficient workout.

But more about it later, read on to find out how an exercise bike is good in giving you a great cardio workout!

Benefits of Riding a Stationary Bike

Can you get fit on an exercise bike? Of course you can!

Cycling provides a top-notch cardio workout that strengthens your legs, hips, and glutes without straining your hips, knees, and ankles. With COVID-19 still out there and the usual road hazards, using an exercise bike like the RENPHO AI Smart Bike to build cardio is a practical choice.

The pros of using a stationary bike for cardio simply outweigh the cons, below are some of the benefits you may experience from riding an exercise bike:

- It boosts your cardio fitness
- It helps with weight loss
- It burns body fat
- Gives a low-impact workout
- Strengthens lower muscles
- It allows interval training
- Can be used practically anywhere
- Safer than outdoor cycling

For more information regarding the other health benefits of indoor cycling, please read our article “What Are the Top Benefits of Riding a Stationary Exercise Bike?”

How Exercise Bikes Compare to Other Forms of Cardio & Equipment

Compared to other forms of exercise equipment like treadmills, stair steppers, or rowers, riding an exercise bike is one of the best and safest ways to improve your cardiovascular endurance without the risk of injuring your joints.

Below is a detailed breakdown of how riding an indoor exercise bike compares to other forms of potential cardio exercises and cardio-focused exercise equipment. After reading through this, we’re sure you’ll agree that stationary bikes are by far the best way to get great cardio exercise.

Treadmills

While treadmills give you the opportunity to control your body’s method of moving and adjust the speed and height of the terrain, they also put a lot of strain on your joints, increasing your risk of potential injuries.

Furthermore, the machine will only stop when you tell it too, which makes it especially dangerous for those who have balance issues.

Stationary exercise bikes don’t have these problems, making them far safer for all users looking to get a solid cardio workout.

Ellipticals

The Elliptical machine offers a full-body and more low-impact exercise compared to the treadmill, so it’s become the ideal machine for walking exercise. However, the muscle effort and calories burned on an elliptical are much lower compared to a stationary bike.

An elliptical may be the ideal machine if you have more time to spare, but for anyone working out on a schedule, the rewards you reap may be relatively small.

Walking / Running Outside

Walking, running or jogging is good for health. However, occasional hazards may mar your workout like changing weather, uneven paths, and more.

Your feet hitting the ground also causes a big impact on your knees and even when careful, may strain and injure your joints.

Riding Your Bike Outside

Riding your outdoor bike on the street is a great way to get your heart and lungs a tough workout, but you need to have the determination to carve some time out come rain or shine!

Be sure to ride as consistently as you would take your dog out for a walk, the only difference is you need to be the one bringing the dogged enthusiasm instead!

A stationary bike, meanwhile, tosses all those concerns out the door since all you need to do is focus on the workout from home.

How to Build Cardio on a Stationary Exercise Bike

Improving your cardiovascular performance relies on choosing the right and safe exercise activity for you. Indoor cycling is a great way to build up cardio as the pedaling pumps up and strengthens the heart. To maximize on building cardio for indoor cycling, read on.

Choose the Right Exercise Bike

There are a ton of exercise bikes on the market and choosing one that could cater to your every need may take some time. RENPHO AI Smart Bike offers 70+ classes and other helpful features available on its AI Gym app, it’s a sturdy, yet lightweight and space-conscious build that you can place anywhere in the house.

Interval Training and Intensity

Remember to acclimate your body to cycling especially if it is your first time working out with this kind of exercise. Pedal at a slow pace for the first 5 to 10 minutes to warm up your body. Then, convert to a minute of fast cycling or use higher resistance levels to challenge your body and then recover for a minute. Do this around 10 times and then finally ease down on the last 5 minutes to gradually lower your heart rate.

Increased Duration

With interval training and intensity now part of your plan, it is time to consider the duration of your workout. In time, you can determine the length of your intervals to maximize your ability to sustain intense cardio work with your exercise bike. Remember to work on increasing your cycling session from one hour to two and so on and to plan these intervals so as not to put too much strain on your lower back and leg muscles

Why Choose the RENPHO AI Smart Exercise Bike

The RENPHO AI Smart Bike is chock-full of amazing and useful features tailored for both beginners and seasoned cyclists alike. It is also armed with the technology to help you reach your fitness goals.

Free App With 70+ Classes

With over 70 unique classes and 4 courses available, the AI Gym app provides the best class for your skill level and competency.

It also adjusts based on your cycling output and strength and helps you go the extra mile without straining your body.

The AI Gym app is free to download at the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Personalized Workouts for All

The RENPHO AI Smart Bike is a stationary bike that not only gives good cardio workout. Whether you’re an active young person looking to burn some calories, or an older individual who wants to keep active, the bike personalizes and adjusts its settings based on your skill level via the AI Gym app.

Performance Monitoring

The Functional Threshold Power, or FTP, is custom-tailored based on your performance data and allows the bike to automatically adjust resistance to match your level, power, and goals.

Next Level Precision

The RENPHO AI Smart Bike does away with the average technology of other bikes by using Smart Motor Dampening Resistance.

This technology provides users with a smooth and quiet riding experience that automatically adjusts resistance automatically, smoothly, and smartly.

Safety Ensured

With the hazards of traffic and COVID-19, you can bike indoors with no fuss nor trouble.

The RENPHO AI Smart Bike gives you a real-world riding experience all in the safety of your own home. Aside from that, its enclosed wheels will keep your feet safe.

Ergonomic Comfort

The RENPHO AI Smart Bike provides comfort that you can see. Its larger seat cushioning provides comfort even during intense stationary bike cardio sessions, and its ergonomic handlebar design allow 2 different postures during training.