First of all, the recumbent seat can be adjusted to fit any height and age by using 10 settings available. Proper seat placement encourages exercise efficiency and comfort plus avoids the risks of injury. This also eliminates the stress produced during workout.
The LCD display provides information pertinent to the present workout. It displays information such as the estimated calories you have burned, your workout time, your heart rate, the resistance level you are using, the type of workout program you are undergoing, the distant count you have covered and the speed of your pace.
The console has Telemetric Heart Rate feature that lets you read your heart rate from a heart rate chest strap. Determining your heart rate is very crucial to working out because it is proportional to the fats you burn – the faster your heart rate is, the more fats you burn. You need to know your maximum heart rate for you to be able determine your threshold. You will be able to access the Heart Rate Control Program from the User Profile. From there, the machine will be able to calculate your Heart Rate Zone using your age and weight. It is recommended to consult first with your doctor if you have any heart condition. The manual will be able to give you in-depth explanation regarding this topic.
This recumbent bike is built with a hand grip pulse rate monitor. This allows you to monitor your pulse rate by just placing your hands on the hand grip. The information is then displayed on the LCD screen.
The Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike has 16 resistance levels and 18 workout programs. These numbers offer variety in your workout style eliminating the chance of boredom. These workout programs were made to suit different kinds of lifestyles. You can even set your own program.
The package comes with a magazine basket. This allows you easy access to your magazines and books while doing your exercise.