Exercise bike advice

[*Paul]

Hi all,
I am looking to lead a healthier lifestyle. I am 30yrs old and have high blood pressure. I realise the best thing i can do to reduce/control this problem is exercise.

My problem is i work all day and when i get in my wife goes of to work whilst i look after my little girl. By 19:30 my daughter is in bed so this leaves me some time to myself. The nurse i see regarding my BP recommends i invest in a piece of fitness equipment i can do at home once my daughters in bed.

I like the idea of an exercise bike, but my problem is i cannot decide whether it would be better to by a convential exercise bike or a bike that has the moving handle bars for an all round workout.

I think i would get along better with a conventional exercise, but i don't want to waste money on something that won't do the job.

any views would be great

regards
Paul

 

[midlifecrisis]

It all depends on what kind of money you are looking to spend. The Schwinn AirDyne gives a wonderful workout, but it is not weight bearing. Try an elliptical and see if you like it. If not I have found that nothing (other than a good elliptical) can compare to the Air Dyne.