Shoppers Call This On-Sale Stationary Bike ‘Perfect’ for Home Workouts

I love nothing more than a long run or bike outside. Unfortunately, due to the changing season, the view out my window is currently gray and generally uninviting to the outdoor athlete. If, like me, you love cardio but hate waiting in line for a bike at the gym, you’ve probably looked on in envy as friends and family splurged on at-home treadmills or other luxe indoor equipment. After all, there's nothing more convenient than exercising from the comfort of your home, and we have options.

One being the Xterra Fitness Folding Exercise Bike, which is 42 percent off at Amazon. Now just $150, the machine is a fraction of the price of similar models, and features a simple, battery-powered interface that tracks your speed, time, distance, calories, and heart rate as you peddle. A manual dial in the bike’s center allows you to adjust your resistance up to eight levels. Plus, the 32-pound, X-frame design effortlessly folds flat between uses, allowing for easy storage in cramped spaces — a huge win for apartment dwellers.

In a market where home fitness equipment often costs well over $1,000, a price this low seems unbelievable, but even initially skeptical shoppers are impressed by the quality of this bike. In fact, it currently has more than 22,000 perfect ratings on Amazon. “Worth every penny,” said a reviewer who described the machine as sleek, quiet, comfortable, and high-performing. “It gets my heart rate up and I feel great using it,” they added. 

Another fan called the bike “absolutely perfect,” noting the impressive range of resistance settings and easy assembly. “I can honestly say that this exercise bike is the best one that I’ve ever purchased and I just can’t believe it,” remarked a third user, who said the Xterra outperformed machines costing three times as much. 

Maintaining your cardio routine is all about having access to the right fitness equipment, so shop this bike now while it’s still discounted 42 percent at Amazon. And maybe snag some supportive sneakers while you're at it.