Your exercise machine workout doesn't have to be a road-or row-to nowhere. Try our guide to the five most popular exercise machines, with a high-intensity 20-minute workout geared for each.
If you're looking for a low-impact workout, stationary bikes make an excellent choice. However, some workouts on the bike are better than others. According to various fitness professionals and exercise equipment companies, including Ask The Trainer website, the best exercise bike cardio workout involves intervals with alternating periods of work and rest.
Exercise bikes provide you with a great aerobic workout that strengthens your muscles and improves your cardiovascular system. In a nutshell, aerobic simply means "with oxygen," and therefore all aerobic activity works to improve your body's oxygen system and use oxygen efficiently to create energy.
Photo: © 2009 Jupiterimages Corporation If you think only epic workouts produce results, think again. New research suggests that brief activity bursts can pay off big. 20 minutes a week-Lower Your Stress After reviewing the lifestyles of nearly 20,000 of their countrymen, British researchers found that 20 minutes a week of moderate activity (such as golfing, gardening, walking, or doing chores) was all it took to significantly reduce the risk of psychological distress.
Best Stationary Bike 2013 (& 2014): What's the best stationary bike?
Best Stationary Bike 2013 (& 2014): What's the best stationary bike?
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