Now Ive retired, I can think even more about my fitness. Love running even this time of year but there's no doubt, running when it is pissing down, cold and blowing a hoolie just results in chills and colds stopping you running for 7 to 10 days.
I got some weights at Christmas to work on (deteriorating!?) upper body strength and want an exercise bike to supplement my running. I was considering the 'racing' style indoor bikes, belt driven for quietness and with an 18 - 20kg flywheel.
Not sure my back would like the crouched over position though so also looking at the upright bike range. As the name suggests you sit a bit more upright so hopefully, less strain on the back.
Typically these has a smaller mass flywheel around the 8 - 10 kg range but with magnetic resistance settings will make the effort needed equally taxing.
So, anyone recommendations, pros and cons of the upright v racer studio bike? Budget is around 300 sods (I know but having just retired, want to watch my budget!)?
Love and kisses, retired washed up.
I got some weights at Christmas to work on (deteriorating!?) upper body strength and want an exercise bike to supplement my running. I was considering the 'racing' style indoor bikes, belt driven for quietness and with an 18 - 20kg flywheel.
Not sure my back would like the crouched over position though so also looking at the upright bike range. As the name suggests you sit a bit more upright so hopefully, less strain on the back.
Typically these has a smaller mass flywheel around the 8 - 10 kg range but with magnetic resistance settings will make the effort needed equally taxing.
So, anyone recommendations, pros and cons of the upright v racer studio bike? Budget is around 300 sods (I know but having just retired, want to watch my budget!)?
Love and kisses, retired washed up.
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