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Friday, April 27, 2012

Stamina 15-0125 InStride Folding Cycle


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List Price : $69.99 Price : $39.00
Stamina 15-0125 InStride Folding Cycle

Product Description

The Stamina InStride Folding Cycle is lightweight and portable so you can take it with you to use at the office, on vacation, or home to burn extra calories while performing your regular daily tasks. Pedal with your feet while seated for a lower body workout, or use it on a desk or tabletop and pedal with your hands for an upper body workout. It's exercise that fits effortlessly into your life. The battery-operated electronic monitor times your workout to keep you motivated. Sturdy rubber feet prevent the InStride Folding Cycle from slipping, and straps hold your feet firmly in place on the pedals. The InStride Folding Cycle has a convenient tension control that allows a broad range of pedal resistance to set the intensity of your workout. Compact and lightweight, just fold and take it with you to the office or easily store it away. The InStride Folding Cycle has a durable steel tubular frame for solid workouts for years to come. AEROBIC CONDITIONING AND HEART HEALTH: Cycling improves cardiovascular health, and improves the functioning of the heart and blood vessels while decreasing your risk of heart disease. It also increases HDL (good cholesterol) and reduces the amount of triglycerides in the blood, and helps lower blood pressure. Circulation is increased with the smooth bicycle motion. STRONGER MUSCLES AND BONES: Consistent exercise strengthens muscles at any age. Both upper and lower body InStride Folding Cycle movements are perfect for improving muscle strength in legs, arms, shoulders and back. And exercise helps prevent osteoporosis and the risk of broken bones. BETTER OVERALL HEALTH: Cycling helps you to maintain flexibility without stress on the joints. Regular use can help reduce discomfort from arthritis or back pain and diabetics benefit from increased blood circulation. Other benefits include improved digestion, lung function and higher metabolism.

Amazon.com Product Description

Tired of trudging to the gym for your cardio every day, but don't have the space or money to invest in a home exercise bike? Turn to the Stamina InStride Cycle XL, a portable folding exercise bike that gets your heart rate up while storing easily on a closet shelf. The InStride measures a mere 19 by 15.25 by 12.25 inches (W x H x D)--about the size of a small suitcase--so you can bring it to the office or on vacation in a pinch. More significantly, the InStride lets you pedal with your feet while seated for a lower body workout, or with your hands for an upper body workout. As a result, you can improve your cardiovascular health and strengthen your upper and lower body muscles all from the comfort of your own home.

The InStride Cycle XL is equipped with a battery-operated electronic monitor that times your workout and keeps you motivated. The unit's convenient tension control, meanwhile, offers several resistance levels, so you can vary your workout intensity depending on your fitness level. And thanks to the sturdy nonslip rubber feet, the InStride stays securely in place while you exercise. Other features include handy foot straps, a durable steel tubular frame, and a pewter gray finish. The InStride, which weighs a mere 9 pounds, carries a 90-day warranty.

The Benefits of Cycling
Cycling improves your cardiovascular health, boosts the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, and decreases your risk of heart disease. It also increases HDL (good cholesterol) and reduces the amount of triglycerides in the blood, helping lower blood pressure. Of course, aerobic conditioning is just the beginning, as the constant movements demanded by the InStride improve your muscle strength in the legs, arms, shoulders, and backs. And exercising your muscles helps prevent osteoporosis and the risk of broken bones. Finally, cycling helps you maintain flexibility without stressing the joints, and can reduce discomfort from arthritis or back pain. Other benefits include improved digestion, better lung function, and higher metabolism.

About Stamina
Founded in 1987, Stamina has long focused on bringing quality and value to the fitness and leisure markets. Over the years, Stamina has developed a broad distribution base, including mass merchants, sporting goods dealers, catalogs, Internet retailers, and TV shopping networks. In addition, Stamina's products are available all over the world through the company's extensive international placements. One of the first companies to sell infomercial products with the introduction of the American Gladiator home gym, Stamina has since released such infomercial classics as the Pilates Performer, InStride Walker, and the Gyrotonic and Body Dome products. In addition to the Stamina brand, the company sells its products under such brands as Body by Jake, Suzanne Somers, Tony Little, Cosmopolitan, Brenda DyGraf, Denise Austin, and BodyShaping.


  • Portable folding exercise bike that sits on a tabletop or on the floor
  • Battery-operated electronic monitor times your workout
  • Convenient tension control offers several resistance levels
  • Sturdy nonslip rubber feet; sturdy foot straps for stability
  • Measures 19 x 15.25 x 12.25 inches (W x H x D); 90-day warranty


Stamina 15-0125 InStride Folding Cycle Reviews


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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Poor design, July 7, 2009
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I bought this to move my legs while I'm on the computer or watching TV. Although setting it up is easy (one screw) the final product is not worth the money, in my opinion.

- The grips do not stay in place on the cycle nor do they grip to the floor (hard or carpeted).
- The foot loops are plastic and feel cheap and poorly constructed - they did not secure my feet.
- There is a resistance knob, but it is difficult to turn and only has two settings - free and easy or slightly more difficult. When pedaling, it is hard to achieve and even flow, instead it feels choppy (probably from the poor resistance).
- The little black timer counts seconds but nothing else and is difficult to reset (though easy to pause).

This product would probably be better suited for hand pedaling as a way to get your heart rate up when other exercise is too difficult or dangerous, but for someone who just wants a little more movement during a sedentary job - the 40.00 would be... Read more
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars you get what you pay for, October 8, 2009
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It's good for what it is supposed to do, in the sense, it will provide you a way to exercise your legs, not the best possible way you want to, but it will provide you a way.
My only beef with this bike is that, it's kind of a jerky motion when you are pedalling it. The reason for the jerky motion is the lack of a FLYWHEEL, tadaa.. But we cant expect a whole lot for the price ... and hence the title for this review.
Goods: Small, Folds, Light, variable resistance
Bads: Jerky motion, tends to move away unless you sit on a very high chair.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Lazy me, but I use it every day, July 18, 2011
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I was looking at exercise bikes but there were a number of drawbacks. The bikes would have taken up my whole living room. They would be too heavy for me to move. And they were quite expensive, esp. the recumbent ones I liked. I saw this online and decided to give it a shot. I was expecting a flimsy piece of junk but was very pleasantly surprised. It's quite sturdy. The folding feature allows it to be stored under your couch when company comes. I read a few reviews that said these cycles make noise but I have not noticed that at all. I have also not encountered the slipping that some people mentioned. I use the cycle on a rug, not on a bare floor, which may make a difference. I have diabetes and a heart condition and it's important for me to get some exercise. This is a good choice for me. Sitting on a kitchen chair proved uncomfortable due to the fact that I am short. I found a living room chair that was just the right height. So far, I have used it every day. It's... Read more
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