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A '''stationary bicycle''' (also known as '''exercise bicycle''', '''exercise bike''', '''spinning bike''', or '''exercycle''') is a device used as [[exercise equipment]] for [[indoor cycling]]. It includes a [[Bicycle saddle|saddle]], [[Bicycle pedal|pedal]]s, and some form of [[Bicycle handlebar|handlebars]] arranged as on a (stationary) [[bicycle]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://livehealthy.chron.com/health-benefits-routinely-riding-stationary-bike-1809.html|title=What Are the Health Benefits of Routinely Riding a Stationary Bike?|website=livehealthy.chron.com|language=en|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/fitness-basics-exercise-bike-is-back|title=Fitness Basics: The Exercise Bike Is Back|last=Sarnataro|first=Barbara Russi|website=WebMD|language=en|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref><ref>Francis, Alex. “What is a Spin Bike: Key Points.” The Sports Techs, 11 Feb. 2021, https://thesportstechs.com/what-is-a-spin-bike/</ref>

A stationary bicycle is usually a special-purpose [[exercise machine]] resembling a bicycle without wheels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.verywellfit.com/do-recumbent-bikes-provide-effective-workouts-4177280|title=Riding Your Way to Aerobic Fitness With Recumbent Bikes|last1=Fogoros|first1=Richard N.|last2=MD|website=Verywell Fit|language=en|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref> It is also possible to adapt an ordinary bicycle for stationary exercise by placing it on [[bicycle rollers]] or a [[trainer (bicycling)|trainer]]. Rollers and trainers are often used by [[bicycle racing|racing cyclists]] to warm up before racing, or to train on their own machines indoors.

==History==
The ancestors of modern stationary bicycles date back to the end of the eighteenth century.  The [[Gymnasticon]] was an early example.

==Types==
Some models feature handlebars that are connected to the pedals so that the upper body can be exercised along with the lower body. Most exercise bikes provide a mechanism for applying resistance to the pedals which increases the intensity of the exercise. Resistance mechanisms include [[magnet]]s, [[fan (implement)|fans]], and [[friction]] mechanisms. Some models allow the user to pedal backwards to exercise [[antagonist muscle]]s which are not exercised in forward pedaling. Exercise bicycles are typically manufactured using a crankshaft and [[bottom bracket]], which turns a [[flywheel]] by means of a belt or chain. The [[Bearing (mechanical)|bearings]] on these moving parts wear with use and may require replacement.

Specialized indoor bicycles manufactured using a weighted flywheel at the front are used in the indoor cycling exercises called [[indoor cycling|spinning]].
[[File:Men and women on exercise bikes (Source).webm|alt=Men and women on exercise bikes|thumb|317x317px|People on exercise bikes]]

Various types of indoor '''mini-cycles''' (also known as '''exercise pedallers''') have also developed as portable, inexpensive alternatives to traditional stationary bicycles.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=Van |title=The Fastest Way to Lose Weight While Using a Mini Stationary Bike |url=https://livehealthy.chron.com/fastest-way-lose-weight-using-mini-stationary-bike-9369.html |website=Chron |publisher=Hearst Newspapers, LLC |access-date=9 March 2019}}</ref> They are useful when exercisers are unable to access their stationary bicycles from their homes or local gyms when travels or at work. [[File:Gold's Gym Folding Upper & Lower Body Cycle with Monitor.jpg|thumb|A folding mini-cycle, built with a friction mechanism]]

==Uses==
Exercise bikes are used for exercise, to increase general fitness, for [[weight loss]], and for training for cycle events. The exercise bike has long been used for [[physical therapy]] because of the low-impact, safe, and effective cardiovascular exercise it provides. The low-impact movement involved in operating an exercise bike does not put much stress on joints and does not involve sporadic motions that some other fitness equipment may require.{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} However, as with typical biking, extended use of a stationary bike has been linked to decreased sexual function.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Simon|first1=Harvey B.|title=Biking and sex—avoid the vicious cycle|url=http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/biking-and-sex-avoid-the-vicious-cycle-201209145290|website=Harvard Health Blog|publisher=Harvard University|access-date=14 November 2016|date=14 September 2012}}</ref>

Stationary bikes are also used for physical testing, i.e. as ergometers for measuring power. Traditionally this is done by imposing a certain level of resistance mechanically and/or measuring this.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Friction-loaded cycle ergometers: Past, present and future|year=2015|doi=10.1080/23311916.2015.1029237|url=https://www.cogentoa.com/article/10.1080/23311916.2015.1029237.pdf|access-date=23 November 2017|last1=Vandewalle|first1=Henry|last2=Driss|first2=Tarak|journal=Cogent Engineering|volume=2|s2cid=46022112|doi-access=free}}</ref> gives a good overview. Modern ergometers and even many consumer exercise bikes are fitted with electronic sensors and displays.

Ergometers, such as CEVIS (Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization System), are used in space (e.g. in the [[ISS]]) to counter cardiovascular deconditioning in the microgravity environment.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization System (CEVIS)|url=http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/841.html|website=www.nasa.gov|publisher=NASA|access-date=14 November 2016}}</ref>

Mini-cycles offer exercisers low intensity physical activities that helps "burn calories, helps moderate blood sugar levels, help combat cholesterol, provides gentle toning, keeps joints mobile through gentle use and improves general circulation."<ref>{{cite web |title=Are Mini Exercise Bikes Effective? |url=http://www.stepper-guide.com/are-mini-exercise-bikes-effective |website=Shrewd Fitness |publisher=Shrewd Fitness |access-date=9 March 2019}}</ref> They are also often used by people for rehabilitation purposes after suffering physical injuries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Best Mini Exercise Bikes Reviews In 2019 -To Burn Your Calories |url=https://garagegymplanner.com/best-mini-exercise-bike-reviews/#tab-con-17 |website=Garage Gym Planner |publisher=Garage Gym Designs |access-date=10 March 2019}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Bicycle trainer]]
* [[Elliptical trainer]]
* [[Outline of cycling]]
* [[Peloton (exercise equipment company)|Peloton]]
* [[Zwift]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Cycle types]]
[[Category:Exercise equipment]]

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