Recumbent magnetic bikes are now flying off the shelves as consumers look to save money on gym memberships and enjoy the convenience of getting a workout right in their own homes. The ability to save money works even better when you find reasonably priced home fitness equipment that is made with exceptional quality that will last for many years without replacing. Two brands offering just that are Schwinn and Stamina.

So, what is so special about a magnetic recumbent bike anyway? For starters, the magnetic technology allows easy transfer between a variety of resistance levels and delivers a quieter, smoother ride. With a magnetic bike you won’t have to worry about difficult manual resistance systems and most come with preprogrammed workouts that allow some guidance to ensure you get an efficient workout every time.

While many bikes with magnetic resistance sell for a thousand dollars or more, the popular Schwinn Magnetic-Resistance 231 recumbent bike delivers everything you could possibly need for well under a thousand dollars. Besides the ultra quiet, smooth operation and a strong, sturdy frame, you get over 20 programmed workout options and 16 levels of resistance.

Convenient hand grips beside the seat are equipped with heart rate sensors and some of the workouts are designed to correspond to your real time pulse. The Schwinn magnetic bike will hold users up to 300 pounds comfortably.

If you can go without the preprogrammed workouts to guide you through your exercise, then you could save even more money by going with the Stamina 1350 recumbent magnetic bike. For just a couple hundred dollars it delivers all the comfort and smooth gliding of magnetic technology, but you won’t receive all the convenience features that come with the Schwinn.

The console on this bike will still give all the basic feedback you need to carry out an effective workout including speed, distance, and calories burned, but there are no guided workouts programmed into the bike.

The Stamina 1300 upright magnetic bike offers the same features but on an upright frame. Both bikes hold users up to 250 pounds, so the Schwinn frame is a stronger option for those carrying a little more weight.

Recumbent magnetic bikes deliver one of the best (and safest) workouts you could ever put your body through, and you don’t have to drain your savings account to bring one into your home!

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