Exercise Bikes in Pakistan

Plus, this is a form of exercise which is pretty much accessible to anyone, regardless of experience and prowess. It's a good place to start if you lack confidence. "It’s low skill – pretty much anyone can use a static bike regardless of coordination, which means you can train hard without having to worry too much about mastering technique. It's easier to progress at the start, and newer bikes can give you output readings like watts, distance, and calories, so you can easily track your workout." he says.

The handlebars on indoor bikes can allow for different body positions that aren’t possible on a road bike
Stephenson agrees. "Most people feel comfortable riding a bike – so there’s very little barrier to entry. One of the great things about indoor bikes is that you can have a class with a huge spectrum of capabilities all riding together. As you’re in control of your resistance, you can train with anyone and work at your own pace."
Exercise Bikes in Pakistan

However, as Vincent warns, cycling is very specific, and has less crossover than other sports. "You won’t be able to all of a sudden run 10km off the back of your training," he emphasises. "Cycling is quad dominant, and you really want to get all the big muscle groups firing. Seated bike work pretty much leaves the glutes - your largest muscles - dormant, and loads up the thighs really heavily."

But that said, there a wider variety of exercises which can be performed on a stable indoor bike than you might think: "The handlebars on indoor bikes can allow for different body positions that aren’t possible on a road bike. We can target muscles in the core and arms and use interesting choreography to get into areas you wouldn’t use on the road," Stephenson points out.


"Riding out of the saddle means that you target more of the leg, whereas traditional cycling can be quite quad dominant. We also incorporate weights into our classes, which increases the upper body focus and can also be a brilliant way to spike heart rate and challenge the cardiovascular system."

According to Stephenson, a Psycle-style work out targets not only the quads but also the hamstrings, calves and glutes, as well as the muscles of the back, triceps, biceps and shoulders in the upper body. 

So, what other tips does Stephenson have for making the most of a workout on an indoor bike? "If you're looking to buy an exercise bike to use at home, get one with cleated pedals. Cleated shoes are a must. They allow you to work a full pedal stroke consistently and build power in your hamstrings and glutes.  It’s also important that the seat and handlebars can be adjusted horizontally as well as vertically. Working the resistance is key, it’s not just about pedalling as fast as possible.


"Varying the intensity of your leg speed and resistance will help you work through different energy systems and of course, interval training is one of the best ways to build strength. Lastly, a killer playlist is key."

Itching to go? Whether you're ready to blow the budget or you're on a hunt for a more affordable exercise bike, here we review the best indoor bikes to get you started, including models under £500 and even under £200 (and others that cost quite a bit more...).