Schwinn Airdyne Bike

Question: Schwinn airdyne bike and heart rate!?

(Posted by: A stone!?! on 2011-01-10 11:19:55)

Would I be able to get my heart rate to like 80 to 90 % of my max HR and keep it there for 40 min with an airdyne. Does it provide really intense exercise like a spin bike and can you stand on it like a spin bike. What are your thoughts on this bike and its workout intensity?

Posted by: Bill Bash on 2011-01-10, 11:29:46

Spin bikes are made to be able to stand up and pedal if that is what you want to do that is the best choice.

Posted by: Scree S on 2011-01-11, 00:41:48

I think you should go with Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike Upright exercise bike with unique air resistance system Air system offers as much resistance as you can handle Dual-action arm handles work upper and lower body Console tracks time, distance, calories, RPM, and more Measures 22.5 x 48 x 50 inches (W x H x D); weighs 96 pounds

Posted by: g-man on 2011-01-11, 04:06:52

The Airdyne is a well built and effective exercise machine. There should be no problem for you to get into the 80 to 90% range with sufficient effort on your part, (i.e. faster peddling). But I can say from experience that you cannot stand up on an Airdyne while peddling. That's also true for most trainers since the bike is secured to the trainer at the rear axle there's no means of rocking the bike which is necessary to be comfortable when standing out of the saddle. The Airdyne presents even more problems with the handle bars moving back and forth.