The weather is getting colder and it’s time to put away your bike. Don’t worry, you can keep the party going in the moderate temperature of your home. After training all summer to get your legs in top forum, it’s difficult to give up the long, laborious rides. Good news, you don’t have to. Simply switch to an indoor cycling regimen. Indoor cycling an outstanding way to stay in top riding condition during the colder months.

Cycling is a favorite exercise for many reasons, here’s our top 3:

 

• Low-impact. Cycling is the perfect exercise for those who struggle with injured or sore knees and ankles. It facilitates an amazing leg workout without painful impact.

 

• Muscular endurance. Build and tone your muscles by peddling against varying resistances. Cycling strengthens the quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus, and the calf muscles. Strengthening these muscles helps support the knees and ankles for a solid lower body.

 

• Cardio. Cycling is a terrific way to get your heart rate up. Increasing your heart rate several times a week keeps you and your heart healthy.

 

There is a wide range of stationary cycles to choose from. The Lifecycle GX exercise bike is in the top tier of cycles. It is designed and user-tested to ensure a comfortable, effective workout. It is ideal for group training or challenging individual cardio workouts. The quality construction Lifecycle is known for provides long-lasting durability ride after ride. The Life Fitness GX attention to detail creates a bike that is not only high quality but customizable.

Here are some of the features that make the Lifecycle GX so desirable:

MICRO-ADJUSTMENTS:  A nearly limitless range of adjustments provides the most proper bike fit for a wide range of users. Pop-pin height adjustment secures handlebar and seat in place 15-millimeter fore and aft adjustments allow users to set the handlebar and seat to the optimal position relative to their height and body type.

ROBOTICALLY WELDED STEEL FRAME:  E-coated steel and plastic shrouding to protect the frame and sensitive mechanisms from dirt, sweat and water. Ergonomic cycling seat with cut-out provides comfort and air flow (optional wide seat available). Dual-sided pedals provide a hard surface for riders wearing soft sole shoes and standard SPF pedal clips allow for those wearing cycling shoes

OPTIONAL CYCLING CONSOLE: Feedback includes speed, distance, cadence, calories, time, heart rate and resistance level. It displays range of Heart Rate MAX, allowing programming using heart rate zones. Optional Polar® compatible chest strap required.

MULTI-RIBBED BELT DRIVE: Uses magnetic eddy current for a smooth, quiet ride with less maintenance.

DRIVE SYSTEM: Precision resistance brake lever allows riders to gauge and repeat resistance with optional cycling console

VERSATILE CARDIO: The Lifecycle GX bike adjusts to fit nearly any exerciser and any facility. It is ideal for large group training classes or challenging individual cardio workouts.  And, it’s designed to be easily moved in and out of group training areas.

Life Fitness is a brand we know and trust. They introduced the first electronic exercise bike more than 45 years ago. The Lifecycle GX exercise bike is designed and user-tested to ensure it lives up to its legacy. The quality construction Lifecycle is known for provides long-lasting durability even during high-volume use. For these numerous reasons, our team at Apple Fitness Store endorse it as one of the best cycling bikes on the market.