A High-Tech Approach To A Simple Exercise Principle
The simple principle of air resistance has been applied by Schwinn to their Airdyne Exercise Bicycle. The Airdyne is a stationary, upright exercise machine that will workout all parts of the body. Unlike most exercise bikes that use a wheel riding on a variable resistance track, the Schwinn uses an air-paddle mounted in a cage, chain driven by peddling. The resistance provided by the seated exerciser increases with the speed of the peddling. A pair of handles that move alternately with the speed of the peddling operation provide upper body and core torso exercise simultaneously with leg workout provided by the peddling. The wind resistance provided by the air paddle is infinite.
Schwinn Exercise Equipment is a unit of Nautilus, the creator and manufacturer of variable resistance exercise equipment using an eccentric cam shaped like the shell of an aquatic bivalve, the nautilus. Other divisions include Bowflex, StairMaster and Nautilus Institute. This company has a great history of innovation and quality products. The Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike is no exception.
The Airdyne comes equipped with two computer exercise programs and a heart rate monitor. The overall unit is very stable yet easily moved to storage. The heavy duty frame and components weigh in at ninety-six pounds and will handle a weight of three hundred pounds. The warranty provided for residential use is:
- Frame – 30 years
- Electronics – 3 years
- Labor – 1 year
- Wear Parts – 1 year
Many Schwinn Airdynes are in use in commercial fitness clubs. The machine is the same, but because of the anticipated increase in usage, the warranty is fifteen years on the frame, one year on electronics and labor and six months on wear parts. Maintenance requirements are minimal. The basic Airdyne has a list price of $625.
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