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With the opening of the holiday season most people are thinking of a few traditional things – food, celebrations, cold weather, and the coming New Year. When the holidays end, however, most people begin to consider a change of pace that often incorporates some sort of exercise to make up for any overindulgence during the early winter months.

Is there one “universal” exercise activity that can be done by people in need of post-holiday weigh loss? Actually, stationary bikes are among the most beneficial and widely used options. This is because they provide a form of exercise that is of the “low-impact” variety and because the equipment is available in such a wide range of styles.

Modern consumers can choose from designs that offer upright or recumbent positions, a range of resistance options, and even some programmable features. For instance, it is not all that unusual for a consumer to be able to choose from several recumbent stationary bikes with either manual or electronic resistance features and the availability of built-in computers that can automatically take them through a pre-programmed workout.

How do you know which bike to choose for your New Year’s program? The first thing to always consider is the safety of the equipment. Regardless of your budget and other needs, choose only from a range of stationary bikes that provide a wide base to counterbalance the weight and activity of the device. Next, the machine must have a covered flywheel. This is the area below the pedals (or in front of them in the case of a recumbent bike) which can easily snag clothing or harm those who get too close.