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ProGear 225 Folding Upright Bike | Perfect for Home Workouts

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ProGear 225 Folding Upright Bike is perfect for cardiovascular workouts at home, with a dual transmission flywheel for more resistance and challenge and a three-piece cranking system for a smooth and consistent pedaling motion.

The 225 offers eight magnetic tension control system levels that let you vary the workout intensity. You can experience cycling in different terrains by changing the tension levels. In addition, it has a dual transition flywheel that provides higher resistance workouts with consistent pedaling motion.

The fitness monitor LCD shows the distance you have covered, the number of calories you have burned, the speed at cycling, and other relevant information. In addition, the ProGear 225 has integrated heart rate pulse sensors in the handlebars to monitor your heart rate while exercising. Unfortunately, the monitor is not telemetric and won’t work with an HR chest strap.

It has an ergonomically contoured seat cushion that is easily adjustable to accommodate users of different heights. The seat’s ergonomic design makes you feel no back pain, even if you cycle for long hours. The handlebars have a multi-grip plan, and each handle has a rubber foam layer to provide ultimate comfort.

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Loctek UF6M Upright Desk Exercise Bike | Comfortable & Functional

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The Loctek UF6M Upright Desk Exercise Bike can convert to and from a desktop to a more standard upright exercise bike. The bike is compact and operates very quietly, so it won’t disturb others while you exercise.

A tension knob just below the handlebars on the front support post controls the eight magnetic resistance levels. The resistance goes from very easy to moderately challenging. It moves up incrementally, and the changes are smooth.

The bike has a belt drive and flywheel to provide an excellent, consistent pedaling motion. It operates very quietly and is low maintenance. All you might hear is a very soft, whooshing sound when pedaling fast.

The seat is padded and contoured and comes with a padded backrest. The two connect in place to each other – i.e., both move together when you adjust the seat’s position. The seat is large, which, along with the backrest, helps provide proper support and balance.

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XTERRA Fitness TRX3500 Folding Treadmill | 30 Preset Programs

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The XTERRA Fitness TRX3500 Folding Treadmill is a good option for shoppers with smaller treadmill budgets. It meets performance standards set for higher-priced treadmills. I also like that the TRX3500 supports two user profiles and delivers various customizable exercise programs.

Key features include a two-ply 60″ x 20″ workout surface, a 3.0 HP drive motor, a power incline to 12 percent, 30 preset workout programs, and a heart rate-controlled workout program with a wireless chest strap. Unfortunately, the HR chest strap does not come included with the machine.

Workout data is shown on a 6.5″ LCD with blue backlighting for easy reading. An animated racetrack graphic illustrates your progress, and the window displays multiple data points. Many other low-priced treadmills have smaller readouts and require scanning to show different data fields.

You can pair an Apple or Android mobile device via Bluetooth with the XTERRA Fitness TRX3500 Folding treadmill to export your calorie burn, distance covered, heart rate, and other exercise statistics. The free XTERRA Fitness app is also compatible with Fitbit wearables and other fitness mobile apps.

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SNODE E20i Magnetic Elliptical | 16 Levels of Smooth Resistance

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The SNODE E20i Magnetic Elliptical works smoothly and quietly thanks to its belt drive and magnetic resistance system coupled with a 22 lb (10 kg) inertia flywheel. The machine’s rear-drive system also features a heavy-duty Cross Crank for added stability.

The SNODE E20i Magnetic Elliptical is a sturdily built machine with a compact design (just 24″ wide x 47″ long), ideal for homes where space is limited. The compact SNODE E20i Elliptical Machine offers a 13.78″ stride length and features large non-slip footplates for safety, which can be worked in forward or backward motion.

The SNODE E20i features 16 electronic, magnetic resistance levels to keep you challenged, which are easy to adjust via a simple-to-use turn dial knob. As a result, it’s suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. With this in mind, the SNODE E20i offers 12 workout programs ranging from beginner to advanced and sporty.

The SNODE E20i Magnetic Elliptical has a digital LCD console with an eye-protection Blu-ray screen to view real-time workout data quickly. Stats displayed include time, speed, distance, calories, and pulse. In addition, the SNODE E20i’s console features Bluetooth Smart technology and is compatible with the free iConsole App for online tracking and additional training.

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Marcy ME 708 Upright Bike | Get Fit While Remaining Comfortable

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The Marcy ME 708 Upright Bike is an affordable upright exercise bike. It is a basic bike that doesn’t come with any frills, which helps keep the price down. The ME 708 isn’t for everyone but for those looking to get fit and lose some pounds. However, it may be just what you want.

The ME 708 has eight manual magnetic resistance levels that use the tension knob on the front support pole. It has the eight levels marked on the knob, and as you turn it, it clicks in place. The movement between the levels is smooth, so there is no jerkiness. It goes from very easy to moderately challenging – like going up a slope to a tough hill.

The Marcy ME 708 has a belt drive that is very quiet and will be low maintenance. It and the flywheel are covered, keeping it protected from dirt and sweat jamming it up. As a result, you get a relatively smooth pedaling experience with low impact. However, at the higher resistance levels, it will get a little rougher (still low impact), with the effect of resistance slowing the pedals down.

The ME 708 fitness monitor has good-sized numbers, so you can see them clearly as you exercise. It displays time, speed, distance, calories, and odometer. Unfortunately, you can’t monitor your heart rate with this. If this is important, you will need to use a separate device.

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