Customer Reviews for Sunny Health & Fitness - Smart Mini Exercise Bike + Resistance Bands & Mat - Black
Customer Rating
5
feel the burn
on November 7, 2018
Posted by: Trevor N.
I probably bike 3-4 hours a day while working at my desk. My legs definitely feel the burn. I have reccommended this bike so many times I've lost count. It helps me get in extra workouts between my regular run.
Easy to assemble easy to use. Extremely sturdy ok to be aggressive for solid work out. non skid covers on legs No need for anything to keep it from moving!
I slide way back in a soft chair while watching TV and you will elevate your heart rate and get tight legs and a flush to your face, but not really break a sweat unless you turn the resistance up and push really hard. I like the somewhat passive nature of how easy this is.
After six months of use at the rate of five times a week and 60 minutes a time, this pedal cycle is still quiet. I use it without the straps and have no problem. I use it while watching TV so the minutes fly. I started out with a low resistance and gradually built up. I can tell you that 60 minutes at a high resistance setting is a workout. I got it simply because the cardiologist recommended 60 minutes of exercise a day and because I have knee issues, this seemed better than a treadmill.
II would have preferred bigger strokes (longer stems on the pedals) but that would not work for those wanting to use it while at a table or desk (which is what it is designed for). (Yes, it is OK to end a sentence with a preposition.) I was concerned that it might not have enough resistance but I find I don't need it full on.
I bought this for my husband so he can keep his artificial knee from stiffening up. Within a week's worth of use, his knee is feeling much better! We haven't had it very long, so don't know about its longevity, but it gets a workout every day, and is very smooth!
It was easy to put together and I have arthritis in my hands as well as poor strength (not many steps were needed to put together and it cam with tools). I live a sedentary lifestyle and I was wanting to be more active, but start gradually. I experience random knee pains, muscle fatigue in legs, hip pain, and othe msculoskeletal problems. I use this cycle 3-4 times a week sometimes more and it has helped me with my mobility as well as reduce joint pains and muscle fatigue.
Overall, it does work great and is light, with a convenient handle to pick it up with. The screen automatically turns on when you start to peddle to track your speed, distance, extra.I love how small it is and that I can store it out of sight.