The difference between a spinn bike and an exercise bike
The difference between a Spin Bike and an exercise bike
The exercise bike is also a kind of home bicycle training equipment, but it is different from the Spin bicycle in terms of structure and exercise effect. In the picture below, the exercise bike is on the left and the Spin Bike is on the right:
1. Different design structures
The position of the flywheel: The flywheel of the Spin Bike is generally in the front, while the exercise bike is generally packaged, and the flywheel cannot be seen from the outside, which is relatively safe;
Resistance method: The resistance method of Spin bicycles generally adopts magnetic control, while exercise bikes generally use brake pads;
Riding mode: Spin bikes can be ridden sitting or standing; while exercise bikes can only be ridden while seated;
2. Workouts vary
Exercise bikes are usually used for fitness and keeping in shape, and are of great benefit to those who want to build muscle strength and improve endurance;
And Spin bikes mimic the design of real bikes, making them a great option for those who love to ride or race bikes.
3. Exercise safety factors are different
In general, the risk of injury on an exercise bike is less than on a Spin bike. The reasons are as follows:
The wheels of the exercise bike are easier to turn than the wheels of the Spin bike (the wheels of the Spin bike will be a bit heavy), so using the exercise bike to exercise, the pressure on the joints is less;
Spin bikes support standing riding, which increases the risk of injury while riding;
The flywheels of Spin bikes are generally not packaged, so there is a certain risk factor for children at home;
4. Calorie consumption varies
When exercising, you burn more calories on a Spin bike than on an exercise bike.
The wheel resistance of a Spin bike is greater than that of an exercise bike, and you may choose to stand up on the Spin bike, which is good for muscle activity throughout the body and burns more calories.
5. Exercise Different Body Parts
Whether it's a Spin bike or an exercise bike, they work your leg muscles, but because you can stand on a Spin bike or ride, a Spin bike can also help you build your foot strength, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and more It can also help you exercise your body's balance ability;
In contrast, exercise bikes generally have a high seat, so you can't stand up. At the same time, when standing and riding, there will be obvious stuttering.
6. With or without data display
Exercise bikes are often equipped with an exercise data console, where you can set fitness goals, and check your exercise time, calories burned during exercise, etc. at any time;
And Spin bikes are generally not equipped with such a device.