Why People Still Buy A Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike

Exercise bikes like the Schwinn Airdyne AD4 Upright Exercise Bike may not be as popular as the elliptical bikes or even treadmills. But that does not mean that many stationary bikes are not still purchased and used. The exercise bike is no fad machine and continues to be popular for several reasons. And the Airdyne bike in particular still sells even though the design is little changed since the bike was introduced nearly 40 years ago. I have one of these dual action bikes and have had the same bike for almost 20 years and it still goes strong. Following are a few reasons to pick one even over more modern recumbent bikes or even the indoor cycling bikes or spinning bikes. Read on for more.

The Schwinn Airdyne Lasts and Lasts

The bikes are something of a classic and as such you could say that the reputation sells the bike but there is more to it than just reputation. It is a simple matter to find owner testimonials all over that report long-term use of these machines with little trouble. Part of that may be that the bikes are built like a tank of welded and stamped steel and are such a stable platform that almost cannot be hurt. Then again, the bikes have just the barest of electronics and the built-in computer on the newer models, missing on the older ones, really just provides feedback on time, distance, workload level, calories burned, calories per hour, heart rate, and RPM. It is not a programmable workout type computer. That means the electronics can all fail and that has no bearing of the continuing to do what it does. It's a rock-solid platform and built rugged and simple so it just keeps working and will do so for a long time. But it works well too as you will often hear too.

Balanced Workout

The Airdyne was the original dual action air resistance machine. That means using the bike is a workout for both upper and lower body. That really brings most all the muscles into the picture and that makes for a more balanced exercise that produces results. In fact the good results may partly be because of the real workout for all major muscle groups. See, that is really part of the key to sustainable weight loss... Build muscle and you can increase your basal, or at-rest, metabolism and become a better fat-burner. What's more, since pedaling and pumping the bike turns a big fan, it's a simple matter of just going faster to increase load and slowing down to reduce the load of resistance. It's simple to use and very effective.

Good Value

But these machines are far from the cheapest option in fitness machines so why would they sell? Of course there is potential savings from no gym fees and no travelling around to clubs and such. That's true for many exercise machines as well.

The Airdyne bikes, even though more expensive than many other bikes, provide value partly because it is easy and effective to use. Then the bikes are so durable that you can save money by buying only one. Not only that, you can stop looking at exercise equipment since this is likely the only one you need anyway. It's a one time purchase and will likely require very little attention or maintenance at all.

An exercise bike compares with other exercise machines like elliptical machines and treadmills. The bike is simple to use for just about anybody. It's also effective at working the major muscle groups as well as providing a somewhat unique workout as well. Both recumbent and upright bikes have advantages. Of the upright exercise bikes the Air dyne is somewhat unique. The Schwinn Airdyne AD4 Upright Exercise Bike is the original dual action machine and it still sells because of the durability of the machine as well as the balanced fitness you can get if you only have one and then actually use it on a regular basis.