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2. The best stationary bikes for seniors - AOL

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   This bike boasts 12 levels of magnetic resistance, ensuring a quiet and smooth ride. ... Overall, the Sunny Health & Fitness Arm Exerciser Magnetic Recumbent Bike Cross Trainer’s unique ...

3. Stationary bicycle - Wikipedia

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   Stationary bicycle Magnetic resistance mechanism A hybrid exercise bike and elliptical machine. A stationary bicycle (also known as exercise bicycle, exercise bike, spinning bike, spin bike, or exercycle) is a device used as exercise equipment for indoor cycling.

4. Indoor cycling - Wikipedia

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   By varying the resistance on a flywheel attached to the pedals. The resistance is controlled by a knob, wheel or lever that the rider operates, causing the flywheel brake (a common bicycle brake, a friction wheel, a magnetic eddy current brake, a viscoelastic fluid brake, or a strap running around the flywheel) to tighten. On most bikes the ...

5. Bicycle trainer - Wikipedia

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   Wind — The unit uses a fan powered by the cyclist's leg power to provide resistance on the rear tire. Pros: Resistance progresses with the cyclist's speed, creating a realistic feeling of cycling on the road. Cons: Noise, limited resistance. Magnetic — A magnetic flywheel creates resistance on the rear wheel. Pros: Nearly silent operation.

6. Exercise machine - Wikipedia

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   Ellipticals (elliptical machines) are a combination of stair-climbing and a treadmill. Generally it contains two tracks upon which the user stands. Users describe an elliptical motion (hence the machine name) while walking or jogging. Some ellipticals have magnetic resistance controls that add difficulty to doing the motion.

7. Magnetic reluctance - Wikipedia

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   Magnetic reluctance, or magnetic resistance, is a concept used in the analysis of magnetic circuits. It is defined as the ratio of magnetomotive force (mmf) to magnetic flux . It represents the opposition to magnetic flux, and depends on the geometry and composition of an object.