exercycle
Indoor pedaling machine
An exercycle is a stationary bicycle used for indoor exercise—you pedal but go nowhere.
The term blends exercise with cycle.
Also called a stationary bike or exercise bike: She does thirty minutes on the exercycle every morning.
Turning bike cranks
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
- tensionStretched or strained state
stroke · revolution · gear · incline · decline · freewheel · friction · belt drive
Not in motion
- pedalsFoot-operated levers
- saddleMounted rider's seat
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
console · display · heart rate monitor · water bottle holder · seat adjustment · fan · speakers · tablet holder
Revolving around an axis
- intervalDuration between two points
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- climbAscend using effort
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
HIIT · cooldown · warmup · circuit · session · routine · reps · sets
Recovery from injury/addiction
- low-impactMinimally stressful on body
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
injury prevention · balance · coordination · wellness · patient · healing
Cardiac contractions per minute
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- circulationMovement through a system
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
breathing · target zone · steady state · low-impact · blood flow · metabolism · cardiovascular
Residential exercise space
- fitness studioExercise business location
- spin classGroup stationary bike workout
- basementSubterranean building level
- garage gymPrivate residential exercise space
apartment · living room · physical therapy clinic · hotel gym
pedaling
Turning bike cranks
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
tension · stroke · revolution · gear · incline · decline · freewheel · friction · belt drive
stationary
Not in motion
- pedalsFoot-operated levers
- saddleMounted rider's seat
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
flywheel · console · display · heart rate monitor · water bottle holder · seat adjustment · fan · speakers · tablet holder · upright
spinning
Revolving around an axis
endurance · HIIT · cooldown · warmup · circuit · session · routine · reps · sets · intensity
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- low-impactMinimally stressful on body
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
physical therapy · injury prevention · balance · coordination · wellness · patient · healing
heart rate
Cardiac contractions per minute
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- circulationMovement through a system
stamina · breathing · target zone · steady state · low-impact · blood flow · metabolism · cardiovascular
home gym
Residential exercise space
- fitness studioExercise business location
- spin classGroup stationary bike workout
- basementSubterranean building level
garage gym · apartment · living room · physical therapy clinic · hotel gym
exercycleroad bike
Lightweight bicycle for paved surfaces
bicycle · touring bike · commuter bike · mountain bike · touring bicycle