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16 years ago 04/27/2007 2:11pm EDT

Before I got back into running a few years ago I used to use cardio machines at the gym and they were a lot more fun than the ones at my gym today.

I remember years ago I used to go to the gym and use an rowing maching where I'd race the computer. The graphics made it like a video game.

There was also a exercise bike that was like a video game too where you raced other bikers along different courses and actually had to steer and could set different levels. It was a recumbent bike. I used even though I preferred regular stance bikes just because it was fun to race other bikers.

There was also a bike that offered internet access as long as you kept peddling. I really got into that one.

I find riding a stationary bike pretty boring. The one I used 13 years ago had a computer graphic interface where I raced a computer biker. It kept my mind busy when I used to race the computer.

I recently rejoined a gym and the gym doesn't have any of these types of cardio machines. Is my gym lame and do these machines still exist?

16 years ago 04/27/2007 2:18pm EDT

re: gym rat

A Concept2 rowing machine is the standard and it still has a computer feature allowing you to 'race' a computer simulated rower. You just have to adjust its image settings by pushing the buttons, there are a variety of choices. The rowing machine can be brutal. I liked to see what/how far I can pull in 30-60 minutes when I'm hurt (rarely). Go to www.concept2.com for info and they even have a message board.

16 years ago 04/27/2007 2:32pm EDT

re: gym rat

About 8 years ago I used to go to a gym which had an exercise bike with a TV screen which was exactly like a Sega type of video game - you raced other bikers, and it absolutely killed you. The ones put in by the computer were configured (I think) to seriously frustrate you and be very close to you near the end. I remember getting off it and not being able to walk, feeling like I'd just raced a 400

16 years ago 04/27/2007 2:34pm EDT

re: track chick

do you recall the name of the bike? That is the kind of thing I am looking for.

16 years ago 04/27/2007 5:31pm EDT

re: whatever man

I am more looking at a stationary bike for the computer game type experience while biking than rowing. I'd like to row too so I checked out that site quickly but didn't see where there was a graphic interface where I could race a simulated race against the computer.

11 years ago 02/28/2013 10:14am EST

re: gym rate

gym rate wrote:
do you recall the name of the bike? That is the kind of thing I am looking for.

I've been using one of these while injured. Its an Expresso fitness bike. They're hard. Just holding 20 mph feels like racing. I've only been able maintain over 200 watts on the most challenging courses. I wouldn't put too much stock into the numbers, I'm sure they are way off, but its fun to make an account and race yourself and other people who visit your gym.

7 years ago 07/25/2016 9:02am EDT

re: gym rat

gym rat wrote:
Before I got back into running a few years ago I used to use cardio machines at the gym and they were a lot more fun than the ones at my gym today.
I remember years ago I used to go to the gym and use an rowing maching where I'd race the computer. The graphics made it like a video game.
There was also a exercise bike that was like a video game too where you raced other bikers along different courses and actually had to steer and could set different levels. It was a recumbent bike. I used even though I preferred regular stance bikes just because it was fun to race other bikers.
There was also a bike that offered internet access as long as you kept peddling. I really got into that one.
I find riding a stationary bike pretty boring. The one I used 13 years ago had a computer graphic interface where I raced a computer biker. It kept my mind busy when I used to race the computer.
I recently rejoined a gym and the gym doesn't have any of these types of cardio machines. Is my gym lame and do these machines still exist?

not only do those machines still exist, they haven't been updated since this thread was made. I checked out an espresso bike today and it had the same courses it did when I was in undergrad in 2007!

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