If your work is relatively sedentary, you’ve likely wondered how to get a bit more movement into your life. Keeping your joints and circulation in good nick can stand you in good stead as you get older, and it’s never too late to reap the benefits of a more active lifestyle. If desk treadmills aren’t your style, or you can’t get out for a daily stroll, a mini exercise bike is a great option for getting some exercise without having to actually get up.
Right now there’s a great deal on the Himaly Mini Exercise Bike, available for £37.61 down from £45.99 at Amazon (price correct at the time of writing). This versatile little bike can be used for both arm and leg workouts, and it’s a great way to get some passive exercise in while you work.
With multiple resistance levels, you can easily tailor the bike to your needs and fitness level. It comes with an LCD monitor displaying your workout duration, calorie burn and distance covered, and it can be set to cycle through these stats in sequence.
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It’s a lightweight and portable machine that’s easy to shift from room to room, or perhaps to take with you to get some passenger seat exercise on a long car journey. Assembly is quick and simple, and it comes with a non-slip mat for added stability.
The Himaly Mini Exercise Bike has got a great reputation at Amazon, with 4.1 out of 5 stars averaged from 8,254 customer reviews at the time of writing. “I needed to strengthen my knees, so this product is perfect for me as it’s low impact on my joints and really easy to use,” said a five-star review.
“It feels sturdy enough to me and I’ve also not had any issues with it slipping – mine is on a wooden floor, using the rubber mat,” said another happy customer. “I’ve been pedalling away throughout the day ever since and it’s quiet enough that it hasn’t impacted any calls or been noticeable. Keeping it on a relatively low setting and using it most of the day while sitting at the desk is easy enough, although I might try bumping it up for more intense workouts.”
Another five-star review said: “Lightweight machine, easy to use, especially when seated. Ideal for the elderly as a leg exerciser and circulation improver.”
One less positive review said: “It moves around more than I was expecting.” Another added: “The bike itself is okay once assembled, but it does slide all over the floor even when on the anti-slip mat.”
Elsewhere, other options to consider are the Domyos Mini Bike 100 for £89.99 at Decathlon and the Homcom Mini Exercise Bike for £39.99 at The Range.
But, at just 37.61, the best value is certainly found in the Himaly Mini Exercise Bike at Amazon.