| Editor Reviews: Product Description: Here's the no-impact way to shed the weight and tone up your body. Ever seen an overweight cyclist? That's because in the toughest races those guys can burn up to 9,000 calories in a single day! All because cycling uses the biggest muscles in your body... quads, glutes, calves, lower back, even abs! And the Excel 286's dual-action design goes one step further than ordinary bikes because you're working your upper body too! It's a total workout that's fun, too: Fan resistance unit gives steady, progressive resistance and a cool breeze as you work out. Display panel shows: speed, time, distance and calories burned. Padded, adjustable seat for comfort and customized fit. Durable steel frame holds up to 250 lbs. Measures 37 1/4 x 27 1/4 x 8", weighs 53 lbs. Hey, you don't have to race the Tour de France, but you do owe it to yourself to get healthy. Get yours today... order! Please Note: This is a Heavy / Bulky item. $10.00 for heavy / bulky shipping and handling will be charged in addition to regular shipping and handling. Fitness Quest Excel 286 Bike. Amazon.com Product Description: Offering a total body workout at a great price, the Excel 286 dual-action fan exercise bike from Fitness Quest makes a terrific household addition. The bike is distinguished by its dual-action design, with elliptical-like handlebars that work both your upper and lower body at the same time to efficiently burn calories and tone your muscles. The large internal fan, meanwhile, provides variable air resistance while simultaneously keeping you cool. Throw in a motivational fitness computer--which tracks your workout time, speed, distance, and calories burned--and an adjustable seat height and you have everything you need to stay fit in your living room or basement. Made of sturdy 2-inch tubular steel, the Excel 286 offers a weight capacity of 250 pounds and carries a 90-day warranty. About 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. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program. + Read more.... |  |