Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

The bike shipped promptly, was easily assembled by my husband in about 30 minutes, and is everything the other reviewers says it is.It is SILENT, even when I'm biking fast (well - fast for me is 20 miles an hour).It is built well and seems very solid, although you can move it around a room pretty easily.It does not wiggle or bounce you, which makes it nice for reading.It is also nice that the controls do not block your view to the television.The calorie counter is not accurate.It shows the same number burned in my first 30 minutes at 20 miles per hour, as it does for my second 30 minutes at 15 miles per hour.I still gave it 5 stars though, because without knowing your weight and body fat percentage, no machine will accurately tell you the calories burned.I got rid of an elliptical trainer to buy this, because in order to go fast enough to get a good cardio workout on the elliptical I had lots of hip joint and knee pain - not so initially, but my body adjusted and I just couldn't work up a sweat even on the highest tension without the joint pain.I am getting a great workout on this bike, set at a level 2 difficulty, with no joint pain.Because there are 8 levels, I will have no problem continuing to challenge myself without having to just go faster.

Product Description
Enjoy a vigorous cardiovascular workout in your basement or rec room with this recumbent exercise bike from Phoenix Health & Fitness. Boasting a smooth, ultra-quiet magnetic resistance system and a tough tubular steel frame that holds up to use and abuse, the bike is a great choice for beginners and intermediate riders who want to work themselves into shape. The bike also offers eight resistance levels that are manually controlled using a straightforward hand dial, along with secure foot straps attached to the pedals for stability. And thanks to the large, easy-to-read electronic monitor--which gauges your workout time, speed, distance, and calories burned--it's a breeze to design a custom workout for your fitness level. Other details include an adjustable frame for users with different heights, a comfortable step-through recumbent design, and a maximum weight limit of 250 pounds. The bike, which requires limited assembly, measures 58 by 38 by 24 inches (W x H x D) and carries a 90-day warranty on parts and a one-year warranty on the frame.

Specifications:

• Smooth, quiet magnetic resistance for quiet operation
• Hand dial for easy resistance changes
• Electronics monitors speed, distance, time, estimated calories burned, and scan functions
• Frame is 2" round stabilizers and 3" rectangular tubing
• Frame adjust to different lengths for users of differing heights
• Dimensions: 58" x 24" x 38"

About Phoenix Health & Fitness
Established in 1998 as a wholesale distributor of fitness equipment, Phoenix Health & Fitness offers a complete line of high-quality exercise equipment to the in-home and light commercial markets. Working with a state-of-the-art computer system, the company can offer "just in time" delivery and other critical services while living up to its standards of reliability, consistency, honesty, and urgency. Phoenix Health & Fitness develops many of its new concepts and products in conjunction with its sister company, Reflex Design, and enjoys a reputation for delivering quality products in a timely manner.

About Recumbent 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.

The term recumbent literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

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