The Bicit is a new kind of exercise bike that has been gaining backers on the website Kickstarter. The founders claim that their new invention will allow exercisers to burn off calories whilst sitting, as well as providing them with a wealth of different options and customization's to make their experience enjoyable.
Features of the Bicit
- Half the size of regular stationary bikes
- Intelligent sports hardware
- Designed for all home situations
- Mobile app remote control
- 12 speed stage
- 5 programmed cycling modes
- Included game mode
- Can be used by people of varying fitness levels and abilities
What Are the Benefits of Using the Bicit?
Regular physical exercise will help you manage your weight loss, boosts your immune system also reduces your risk of developing chronic disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio exercise weekly for adults.
It's possible to meet this recommendation and experience all the health benefits and much more using a stationary bicycle. Beginners at exercising can easily manage moderate action on a stationary bicycle and people who are far more in contour can easily increase the intensity to achieve a good workout.
Calorie Burn
A half an hour on a stationary bicycle helps up your everyday calorie burn. Burning a greater number of daily calories means that you'll have an easier time handling your weight.
If you go at a moderate speed for 30 minutes and weigh 155 lbs, expect to burn about 260 calories. If you weigh more, or operate at a greater intensity, you'll burn even more.
Joint Friendly
Many kinds of aerobic activity, such as jogging or team sports, can be hard on your joints due to the effect involved. A stationary cycle enables you to get your heart pumping without putting undue stress on your joints.
The Cleveland Clinic notes that a bicycle is particularly good for people who are over 50 pounds overweight because it reduces mechanical stress on the trunk, buttocks, ankles and knees — even when compared with walking. You can indulge in daily exercise with a lower chance of injury.
Cardio Benefits
Riding a stationary bike counts as cardiovascular exercise. Normal cardio exercise helps reduce high blood pressure, regulates blood sugar and might prevent heart attacks, especially if you've already suffered from one. According to the Mayo Clinic, regularly riding a stationary bicycle helps your heart be effective at pumping blood.
It also raises the amount of good cholesterol while reducing the amount of bad cholesterol in the body to result in significantly less plaque build-up in your blood vessels. The simple act of riding a stationary bike 30 minutes a day, five times each week may even prolong your life.
Plan
Gradually work up to more rides if 150 minutes each week is a lot to start with. Although riding a stationary bike is a powerful cardiovascular activity, consider cross training with another action a couple of times per week to battle different muscles and prevent burnout. The elliptical trainer or swimming laps are examples of other low-impact activities that could also allow you to burn calories and improve cardiovascular health.
Bicit Summary
The Bicit is a novel take on the exercise machines that we all know and have used in the past. Although it’s hard to say with certainty if the bike will reach its funding milestone, the features that the Bicit offers its users could be seen as impressive.
More details about the bike are due to be released as the brand’s campaign gains momentum on Kickstarter. Backers can view the full terms and conditions of the campaign on the company’s website.
