When a stationary bike is endorsed by Lance Armstrong you know it’s got to be a good one. The LS9.91C Indoor Cycle has a Kevlar drive belt, cantilevered brakes, and an air fit saddle which is a far cry from the bikes at your local gym. The bike also comes with a DVD that has 54 diverse training workouts. $1,000.
Remember the time when scooters were all the rage? Yeah, you can’t remember. That’s because the fad has gone but the scooter might stage a comeback now that they’ve mated it with an exercise machine. While your old scooter only allows you to work out the pushing leg, the Pumgo Scooter lets you work on both. Propulsion is via the reciprocating pedals that’s very similar to the Stair Master. You pump your legs up and down and the scooter moves forward, it’s that simple and sounds like a fun way of exercising. A hand-brake allows you to stop and turn without having to dismount. The folding system allows for great portability and easy storage. $300.
We love the idea of any sort of device that lets us get exercise in front of our tv or computer, but we also do long for some action. This exercise bike, the RealRyder ABF8 is the perfect combination of the 2, because this bike flexes twists and turns like a real bike, forcing your inner core to get a work out as well. $2,000.
If you feel that your workout regime is slowly becoming an exercise in futility, then maybe it’s time you change your workout partner and substitute him/her with a watch. The Garmin Forerunner 405CX watch can help you track your progress using GPS to record your pace, distance, time, and even your heart rate. This makes monitoring your calorie consumption easier. You can even race the onboard Forerunner Virtual Partner to challenge your time and improve your workout schedule. Control of the watch is made simpler, just tap the bezel to change screens and view the different watch functions. After your workout, you can download the data for later analysis on your progress or share your workout patterns and locations to other Forerunner users. $370.
Finally someone was smart enough to combine a bicycle and a rowing machine for that ultimate workout minus the boredom of being stationary. This row bike burns as much as 1,200 calories per hour plus the added benefit of having fun while exercising. It’s a really exciting new way to keep those muscles toned and what can be more attractive than a healthy fit body. $1,190.
