Fitness tends to fall into its own category of goals as each individual begins to question their health and wellbeing during these dark and cold months which, by the way is completely normal, and even us personal trainers are accustomed to it.
Don’t be fooled by the word ‘exercise bike’ traditionally associated with the idea of old-fashioned cardio equipment that brings back memories of the long, painful hours previously spent in commercial gyms. These days, with the ever expanding fitness industry and the hype of the ‘boutique’ gym model, we have been exposed to far more exciting ways of working out on a bike - which has also helped push brands to create even more innovative products.
There’s no reason to not get the same sweat on from the comfort of your own home with one with a well made exercise bike so we have rounded up a selection of the best exercise bikes worth investing in 2019.
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Exercise bikes under £500
BKOOL Pro 2 Turbo Trainer With Floor Mat
London’s leading spin instructor and Founder of Chelsea Fitness Club, Alex Rogers gets down to details on why the BKOOL pro 2 is worth investing in.
She says, “BKOOL are one of the most recognisable players in the turbo trainer game thanks to their advanced cycling simulator bringing outdoor realism into your indoor training life. If you wanted to load up a training video of a velodrome session or a simulation of a ride up Alpe d’Huez, the Smart Go system will be able to simulate the resistance you’d encounter as if you were out completing the ride for real, including the gradient and even the effect of drafting. This brings the trainer much closer to imitating the real life scenarios you’re training for.
What’s more, you can real time ride with your friends from home, its like a cycle XBOX game! You can even make money by winning races on this one too, which is always an added bonus.”
£359.00 | Merlin Cycles | Buy it now *On sale now, was £599
Bodymax B15 Studio Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike with LCD monitor
Incredibly effective, this slick and stylish model is a great option if you are a beginner looking to take your training to the next level. Designed with a huge focus on comfort and ease, your ride will feel smooth and natural with comfortable seating and an adjustable handlebar. The LCD monitor feature also allows you to track your heart rate and performance for each workout.
£299.00 | Amazon | Buy it now
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Exercise bikes under £1,000
Assault Bike
For anyone into their CrossFit training, you will be familiar with this love/hate piece of equipment. The Assault Bike is the perfect option for high-intensity interval training. Powered solely by you, resistance and intensity increases as you create a larger power output. Not only will you have to work your lower body and upper body simultaneously but this particular piece of equipment takes a great deal of mental strength to power you through too.
“At LOMAX, we favour the Assault Bike as a go-to piece of cardio equipment as it guarantees a quick and intense workout, testing our clients to channel their inner athlete, not to mention it’s efficient in size and easy to move around.” Says Jonny Sayle, Managing Director of Lomax Bespoke Health.
£919.00 | Powerhouse Fitness | Buy it now
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ROGUE Echo Bike
Perfect for serious gym-goers, this spectacular piece of equipment really allows you to embody the mind of an athlete. Not only does the belt driven steel fan ensure a smooth, consistent ride, but the design is incredibly savvy and minimal with a stunning black powdercoat finish. It’s the perfect machine for conditioning and will definitely put your endurance to the test.
£856.65 | Rogue Europe | Buy it now
Exercise bikes under £1,500
Pro Form Tour De France TDF Pro 5.0 Studio Exercise Bike
If you love the idea of re-creating famous race tracks, or even creating your own Tour de France experience the new ProForm model is perfect for you. Designed to give you the exact feel of an outdoor cycling experience, this model has been created with a high definition screen, video workouts, 24 preset tour workout apps and two-inch audio speakers.
If you’re looking to tone your legs and burn some serious kcals, invest in one of these bad boys and watch your fitness transform.
£1,299.00 | John Lewis | Buy it now
Keiser M3 Indoor Bike
“I advise all my clients to purchase a Keiser M3 if they are looking to recreate the buzz of an indoor cycling class at the comfort of their own home. They are incredibly efficient, light-weight, long-distance and pretty savvy in both design and ride”. Advises Danny Osbourne, Fitness Manager of ONE LDN.
£1,400.00 | Fitness Inn | Buy it now
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Exercise bikes £2,000 +
Peloton
The Essentials Pack by One Peloton has everything you need to take your fitness to ultimate heights and really commit to finding your inner cyclist.
“Peloton brings the excitement and energy of group cycling classes to the comfort of your own home. We stream 14 hours of live cycling classes a day, and allow access to a further 10,000 plus previously recorded classes on demand - all taken by the world's best instructors. What's great is it caters for all levels, and offers a range of class lengths and types to suit your mood and ability. So there really is no excuse NOT to get cycling!” says Ben Aldis, Leading Peloton Instructor in London.
£2,029 | One Peloton | Buy it now
