An indoor exercise bike is a great way to get in shape even if the weather does not want to cooperate. You can use an exercise in any weather condition. The cardio benefits you receive from an indoor exercise bike are part of what makes them so popular, in fact, an exercise bicycle may just be one of the best all around pieces of home workout equipment you can invest in. Stationary exercise bikes are the closest to a regular road bike, but stationary.
Stationary bicycles are a safe and effective means of exercise. They provide a means of low-impact cardiovascular exercise, are generally quiet and are efficient with their use of space. Low impact and affective, using a stationary bike is a great way to burn fat and get your heart pumping, provides a steady workout for your legs, hips, thighs and gluts, as well as a cardio workout to get your heart pumping and keep it there for prolonged periods of time.
Riding a stationary bike is one of the most ideal low impacts aerobic exercises if you are looking for an exercise program that isn’t high impact, yet will yield the best results and multiple benefits. It helps burn fat and builds muscle, without aggravating your limbs, spine, lower back and other body parts. Aerobic exercise is also what burns calories and fat, as well as what produces natural endorphins, which acts as a pain reliever and anti-depressant.
There are two kinds of stationary bikes: Upright Exercise Bikes, which most resemble real bicycles, and Recumbent Exercise Bikes, which are ergonomically designed for extended comfort. Stationary Recumbent bikes have saddle seats with a back support, built especially for those with lumbar problems and lower back pain. Even though there are plenty of new fitness equipments which are also very trendy, exercise bikes are still popular as an exercise option at home because these bikes are very convenient. One advantage of these bikes is that they do not take up space, and are easy to work out on, requiring little balance and coordination. They also offer beginners as well as serious competitors a workout which is very effective.
The stationary bike provides a complete workout machine in one package. Most people do not realize the full potential of the stationary bike. It provides you with one of the healthiest activities, cycling, in the comfort of your home. Now workouts do not have to be boring and monotonous. These bikes provide a host of features like the fact that they are compact and easy to use, they are smooth and quiet, they offer several levels of resistance, the seats adjust to accommodate each individual’s body size and they offer the best in workout options. You can get these bikes loaded with features, bottle holders, adjustable fans, coin tray, rack and a magazine holder which are very convenient, double the benefits with half the effort, which is why stationary bikes are the best.
Comments
April
June 27th, 2009 - 11:38:03 AM
Yes I do beleive you should spank your childern. Most everyone has spanked there child at least once and just because it is Kate everyone is going to freak out about it.
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Bill Ruiz
June 27th, 2009 - 12:12:19 PM
Jon and Kate has to be the worst self-serving show ever. Jon needs to grow a pair and Kate has control issues, but I applaud Kate for taking an active role in parenting her kids. Too many kids know they can misbehave because their parents are afraid. Kate, I'm not a big fan admittedly because I don't not know you personally, but you have my full support when you discipline your children.
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Lisa
June 27th, 2009 - 2:06:41 PM
Spare the rod spoil the child. Children obey your paretns in the Lord for this is right. The Lord will not give us more than we can handle, we need more parents to stand up and teach their children right from wrong. Not spanking their kids would show them they do not love them. This is what is wrong in our country these days. No one assumes liability for their actions. When kids are not disiplined they become out of control. Way to go Kate for teaching your kids you love them and correcting them when they do wrong..
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Steve
June 27th, 2009 - 3:49:18 PM
Lisa, that is a misquote that a lot of people are guilty of. The correct version is this Proverbs 23:13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
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Bilke Adams
June 27th, 2009 - 5:43:59 PM
Give it a break Steve! Lisa didn't say you shouldn't spank your children! Is your IQ, like, 40?
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Max
June 27th, 2009 - 5:45:26 PM
Dude! You people disgust me! You should all go get a life!
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Sandra
June 27th, 2009 - 5:49:05 PM
It is interesting that we treat our friends better than our offspring. You would never "stand up and teach" your friend a lesson by hitting/spanking them. It is just plain disrespect for a young life. Just because children are small, some adults, with no self control, feel they can just spank them. What it teaches the child is that the parent is not trustworthy nor a safe haven for them. We, as parents, are the adult and are supposed to teach our children how to behave by example. Spanking parents wonder why their child is aggressive when it is they themselves that are showing their child the inappropriate behavior. BTW, spanking your child, (your husband, your wife, your friend, your parent, your dog, fill in the blank), doesn't show them you love them. Doesn't this sound strange to you? Think about it, if your partner showed you love by hitting you, you would call is physical abuse. Same goes for a person that is way smaller than you. It is physical abuse.
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Jeremy
June 27th, 2009 - 7:41:14 PM
Oh Sandra. Spanking your child and hitting a friend, partner, etc. are two different things. I do agree that some parents probably teach thier children bad habits by their own behaviors. I feel all kids are different. Spanking works on some however it dont on others. By know means is it abuse when you spank your child. Read the Bible.
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thom
June 27th, 2009 - 8:01:00 PM
i bet you parents that don't spank your kids when they need to be spanked are the parents i see in restaurants with kids that run around and scream. it takes alot for me to spank my son but sometime he needs to know he will be spanked. you just can't put kids in time outs anymore or take away their toys.
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Rebecca Gianato
June 27th, 2009 - 8:03:19 PM
I do not believe that spanking your kids shows them you love them, however, I do believe in discipline to an extent. I don't see a problem with spanking your child. It isn't like she was beating the child. There is a difference. It doesn't compare to hitting your friend either. I am not an avid watcher of the Gosselins' show, but I do watch it. You have 8 kids and see how you discipline them and handle it.
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Irene
June 27th, 2009 - 9:46:26 PM
I agree completely with Sandra. Practice what you preach. Your children will live by your example. There is also a difference between punishment and discipline. Punishment, such as a spanking, works temporarily but does not address the issue. Discipline, such as using natural consequences (if you do not bring you bike inside, it may be stolen or damaged and you will therefore lose it) teaches children how control thier own behavior. I have two children. I have never spanked them and they are polite and well behaved. I am also a first grade teacher and have no trouble managing eighteen six year olds each day. I tell my children and my students that good choices come from their hearts and minds and are those made EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING. Do you know what your child is doing when you aren't there to spank him or her?
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Irene
June 27th, 2009 - 10:01:28 PM
I did forget to add that it is important not to judge another parent. The child with the seemingly awful behavior may have had other issues going on. Some children are truly out of control and need structure. Others however may have anything from a language delay to autism. Unless you know the parent/child involved, don't make a judgement. I really wish that parents were required to take a child development class before taking home an infant.
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Sarah
June 27th, 2009 - 10:33:17 PM
Well, if you're going to correct the Biblical quote, you might as mention all of what the Bible has to say about spanking. Proverbs 23:14 "Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell." Not that I think runnig around beating kids with a rod is a good idea. Spanking can be a useful punishment, it sometimes makes more of an impression. Spanking for every minor behavioral problem tends to make spanking seem trivial to the child, it might make them believe assault is how one gets their own way. Time out, grounding/take away toys works most of the time, save spanking for the serious stuff. That being said, some kids you just can't reach in a non physical manner. Most of my sibs and I never needed a spanking past 10, but I did have one sister that grounding just didn't work with. A little behind warming at the age of 15 was the only way she got the picture.
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Anonymous
June 27th, 2009 - 10:57:28 PM
WHAT THE HELL IS THE BIG DEAL, CLAM DOWN PEOPLE. SHE IS A MOM AND SOMETIMES PARENTS NEED TO DO WHAT THEY GOT TO DO, SHE DID NOT ABUSE THE KID. SHE PROBABLY HAD A FEW WARNINGS AND SHE DID NOT LISTEN!!!
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Laura
June 27th, 2009 - 11:31:31 PM
Whats the big deal. We grew up being spanked and now, look at this younger generation, they are spoiled, out of control brats, junior gangbangers, etc. We need to discipline our children to let them know there are consequences to their actions! The time out crap doesnt work in many situations!
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dana
July 3rd, 2009 - 3:47:45 AM
Some kids need a little "old fashined "TLC.As a child i was spanked and i grew up to understand that if i did not want to be spanked,i shouldn't act up and should listen.Don't beat your child ,but a couple taps on the butt doesn't hurt.Maybe if more parents spanked thier kids when needed,our jails wouldn't be so full.
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Jen
July 3rd, 2009 - 7:23:28 AM
Some children respond to timeout or grounding...others don't. It's funny how so many people want to provide advice on how to raise a child that they do not live with 24/7. My mother spanked me when I was a child (my dad never did as I was a daddy's girl) and I don't have emotional scars or issues. I have two masters degrees and I am currently working on my PhD as well as serving as an adjunct professor. Spankings seemed to work for me and kept me in line to the point that I got myself together and kept my head on straight and now I am glad my mother did spank me. She tells me some of the stories about when I misbehaved and when she finishes I have to ask her did she spank me because I darn well deserved it. Children such as myself have to test limits and I tested my mother often and she never failed to remind me who was in charge. I think for SOME (and I stress some) parents who don't discipline their children appropriately while they are young will (and often do) find themselves on the receiving end when the child gets older and is still running the parents. That won't happen in my home. If I have to spank my children I will; if I can talk to them and discipline without being physical I will. Either way I won't be on Dr. Phil telling him my child hits me and I can't control his behavior. That is just asanine!
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Donato
July 3rd, 2009 - 7:44:47 AM
Sandra and everyone else who don't beleive in spanking, you must be the parent of a child who is either in jail, runs around with their pants on the knees, or who is told off to when you ask them to do something. People lets get a grip, obviously child abuse and disciplining your child ie 2 different things here. A smack on the bum, a smack on the arm, or even a smack on the face , yes a smack on the face in my books is justifiable if your child is out of control. I am not saying to beat the child people please but when I was growing up I did get spanked and they weren't little taps either. I deserved for the way I behaved or for the things that I have done BUT I KNEW NOT TO DO IT AGAIN. Taking toys away, timeout, or grounding in my books is a joke. People hsould have the right to discipline their child the way they see fit and to a certain point, but when it's child abuse then that is a whole different sittuation all together.
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Debbie
July 3rd, 2009 - 8:29:42 AM
I feel spanking should not be the issue. Each parent, especially Kate, knows what's best or should know what is best for their children. Children need discipline and need to know consequences. Use of strong words works in some cases and as does the spanking. Which may leave an impression that is needed at the time. We are the parents who are trying to lead our children in the right path. I have seen how many children today do not have the respect nor the right sense of judgement because of the lack of discipline. Everyone should leave their judgement to their own lives and their own actions before judging another soul.
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Les
July 3rd, 2009 - 9:15:42 AM
No you should not Spank. Anyone with little social skills knows this. Only a retard would spank. Hitting teaches to hit, is that what you want, more unethical behavior? You hit and you'll pay for it later.Who's the hitters here? Anyone get that from the Bible? Think about it.
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Jamie
July 3rd, 2009 - 9:55:47 AM
I am just wondering how many of you actually have children. I have found more people without children have more opinions on how to discipline other peoples children.
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Melissa
July 3rd, 2009 - 11:06:11 AM
Anyone saying that not spanking children leads to fuller jails is not understanding the full complexity of the situation. When we don't love our kids and nurture their brains they never learn how to love others, and that is the source of violence and crime, not permissive parenting styles.
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Teresa
July 3rd, 2009 - 12:06:23 PM
I believe that it is okay to spank. There is a BIG difference between spanking and beating. I agree with many of the comments about todays youth..Scary..I am a 40yr old woman and I would fear a spanking from my parents, so I would be aware of right and wrong. Too many kids today have NO consequences because parents are afraid to disipline. It's a sad, sad world..
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