ProForm 385 CSX Recumbent Bike

Enjoy a challenging calorie-burning workout in the comfort of your living room or garage with the ProForm 385 CSX recumbent exercise bike. The 385 CSX offers eight workout programs, letting you vary the speed and resistance depending on your workout goals. The digital magnetic resistance system, meanwhile, invites you to further adjust the workout intensity with the press of a single button. And riders will love the recumbent frame, which is ideal for people who are rehabbing from injuries or who find traditional upright bikes uncomfortable. Other details include an EKG heart rate monitor that provides accurate pulse readings while you exercise, a blue backlit display, an anatomically designed seat that delivers plenty of lower back support, a built-in cooling fan, a target pacer coach, and an iPod-compatible audio port. The 385 CSX carries a 90-day warranty. 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.