Stationary bikes provide many health benefits. From increasing cardiovascular fitness and improving leg strength to aiding in weight loss or maintenance and offering a low impact workout on the joints. It seems like these machines do a little bit of everything!
Perfect for a home gym setting and being a popular fitness centerpiece, stationary bikes give you a stellar aerobic workout, all without having to pound the pavement while strengthening your body from the inside out. There are so many stationary bike brands on the market today – how do you know which ones are worth the money and which aren’t?
Let’s compare the ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 and the MYX Fitness Bike – both can provide an excellent cardio workout and strengthen your lower body in the process.
ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 vs MYX Fitness
Priced at $1,299, this stationary bike also includes a one month iFit membership within the bike’s cost – allowing all of your family to workout with a virtual trainer and helping you stay on track with your fitness goals.
This iFit access isn’t just biking classes, though. You can do yoga, strength training, and endless other workouts right from the comfort of your screen. The virtual trainers through iFit can automatically change your resistance while you’re working out, giving you the feeling of having someone right next to you coaching you through your exercises!
You’ll view the trainers on the 22” high-definition touchscreen, which can be tilted up and down as well as side to side, giving you the option to view your trainer both on and off the bike – which is perfect for those strength training workouts. The ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 also comes with a set of three-pound dumbbells, aiding in your strength progressions off the bike. The handlebars and seat can be adjusted to fit every rider in your family comfortably, and the pedals come with optional toe cages if desired.
With silent magnetic resistance on the flywheel, you’ll ride quietly without disturbing anyone else in your household – while still getting a fantastic heart-pumping workout! Topping out with a 250-pound weight capacity, you’re sure to get everyone in your family involved.
MYX Fitness Bike vs ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22
Priced at $1,299, the MYX Fitness bike allows access to virtual workouts on demand, but at a separate membership listed at $29 per month. This on-demand workout program gives you access to hundreds of different exercises and allows you to keep track of your progress (even with factors like heart rate history).
Up to five family members can access these workouts and virtual coaches and be viewed from a 21.5” interactive touchscreen that swivels for activities both on and off the bike.
The seat and handlebars can be adjusted forward and backward as well as up and down. The pedals can be used with both regular sneakers with the cages and Spin shoes with the clips, which is perfect if you are used to riding on the road but take some of your training rides inside.
After an initial workout, you receive an MYX Score, a baseline of your cardiovascular health and wellness. The MYX score is determined after participating in a twenty-minute ride as the heart rate monitor record. It can be redone every six weeks to see improvement and help push you toward your goals. With a weight limit of 350 pounds, you will be well on your way to improving your health and wellness!
