One of the main features of the magnetic resistance exercise bike that you see in all the promotions, advertisements and descriptions is that it is quiet, or silent-resistance technology. What happens is the pedaling using a belt and a set of magnets placed on the flywheel to provide resistance are all that is needed to work the machine. There are no engines, no wall outlets not other mechanics that are found in some of the higher end fitness equipment on the market today. The other thing this does, is make a magnetic resistance exercise bike cheaper, and thus more affordable for most people using quality fitness equipment in their homes.
Why is noise such a big issue, and why do the push it so hard?
One: There are a lot of people for whom certain levels of repetitive noise will drive them absolutely crazy. It is one of those things that may not bother you at firs, but once you notice it, it bothers you a lot.
Two: It interferes with your ability to hear the music you listen to while exercise from your iPod or MP3 player. The point of the music is tw- fold. I helps you keep you mind off the time, and often is what is helping you with your pacing.
Three: Many people like to watch television while pedaling away on an exercise bike. The evening news, a sit com or your favorite reality show are the perfect time frame for a good energizing workout. To make this work of course, you need to be able to hear the TV without turning the volume up so high that everyone in the world can hear it.
Four: Most people who have fitness equipment at home do not have a separate room for a personal home gym. You will have to drag the machine out and be near other people in the home. A lot of times several members of the house will be using it, so it could be in use for a couple of hours a day. Everyone else around you needs to be able to go about their own business while someone is pedaling away. That means they it could get touchy if they cannot hear each other talking, hear their own music or watch television as well.
When you are in a fitness center there is a lot of noise, but it is part of the whole picture, and everyone there is doing what you are. But at home you need to be considerate of those around you, and magnetic resistance takes care of all of that by giving you what they like to call super-silent technology or the quietest ride in the industry. It also happens that a magnetic resistance exercise bike is also affordable, in the hundreds instead of thousands of dollars.
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