Keeping active in an increasingly stationary world is incredibly important, and an exercise bike is a great way of getting moving. Even better is a smart exercise bike, and one that connects up to Apple Fitness Plus will make keeping fit even easier.
An Apple Fitness Plus subscription gives you access to loads of features that make fitness more fun, and more educational. You can get cycling, do spin exercises, and more, all whole watching pre-recording fitness sessions with professional personal trainers.
Before you get started, however, you'll need one of the best smart exersise bikes. There's a few things you need to think about before you get started as well — oe clips, shoe cages, adjustable seats, and handlebars are just a few things that you need to look at before you buy. You'll likely need a tablet clip too, unless the bike you choose has one built in. We're here to give you our top suggestions, as well as advice about how to pick the best exercise bike for you.
Quick List
Best overall
Rider height: 5ft to 6.4ft
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Weight: 94lbs
Reasons to buy:
+ Digital monitor
+ Tablet bracket for iPad
+ Highly adjustable
Reasons to avoid:
- Heavy
- Cheaper options available
Best high-end
Rider height: 5ft to 6.4ft
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Weight: 112lbs
Reasons to buy:
+ Highly adjustable
+ Dual-sided pedals
+ 3lb. dumbbells and cradle
Reasons to avoid:
- Very expensive
- Been around for a few years
Best display
Rider height: 5ft to 6.4ft
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Weight: 60lbs
Reasons to buy:
+ Much cheaper
+ Monitor and iPad mount
+ Quieter thanks to magnets
Reasons to avoid:
- Max height 6 ft. 3
- Cheaper build quality
Best all-rounder
Rider height: 5ft to 6.4ft
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Weight: 68lbs
Reasons to buy:
+ Cheaper option
+ Comfortable seat
+ LCD monitor and iPad mount
Reasons to avoid:
- 270lbs user limit
- Cheaper quality
Most quiet
Rider height: 5ft to 6.4ft
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Weight: 82.9lbs
Reasons to buy:
+ Companion app
+ Multiple drive options
+ Bottle holder
Reasons to avoid:
- Limited display
- 265lbs weight limit
Most compact
Rider height: 5'3" to 6'1ft
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Weight: 39lbs
Reasons to buy:
+ Cheap
+ Foldable
Reasons to avoid:
- Limited features
- Not very adjustable
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Most comfortable
Rider height: 5'0" to 6'4ft
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Weight: 90lbs
Reasons to buy:
+ Recumbent seating position
+ Large array of controls
+ Tablet holder
Reasons to avoid:
- Doesn't support upright cycling
- Takes up more space than a regular bike
Best for working
Rider height: 5'0" to 6'4ft
Connectivity: None
Weight: 75lbs
Reasons to buy:
+ Takes up less space
+ Work surface for laptop
+ Stay fit on the job
Reasons to avoid:
- Not for intense workouts
- No display, metrics, or programs
Best for safety
Rider height: 5'0" to 6'4ft
Connectivity: None
Weight: 75lbs
Reasons to buy:
+ Quiet
+ Tablet bracket for iPad
+ Enclosed mechanism
Reasons to avoid:
- Limited display
Q&A
Does Apple Fitness have stationary bike workouts?
Yes, Apple Fitness Plus has lots of stationary bike workouts that give you the sensation of riding on flat roads as well as climbing hills. The best bit is you can modify the workout to fit your needs and preferences.
Can you use Apple Fitness+ with peloton bike?
While the Peloton Bike+ is GymKit enabled to sync with your Apple Watch, you can't use Apple Fitness Plus on a Peloton. That said, there are accessories like the PeloGadget which allow you to mount your iPhone or iPad onto your Peloton to use instead of the regular display.
Can I use my Apple Watch with a stationary bike?
Yes, your Apple Watch can pair and sync with Apple Fitness Plus to keep track of your cardio data as you workout on a bike.
Things to consider when buying an exercise bike
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There are many bikes to choose from that can be used with Apple Fitness Plus, so making the right decision can be tricky. It's worth noting that any exercise bike can essentially be used with Apple Fitness Plus as long as you have the right Apple products to show the instructors on screen.
For the best all-around bike at an affordable price, we suggest the Joroto Indoor Cycling Bike. It offers four-way adjustments to accommodate riders of all sizes, a nice, heavy, 35-pound flywheel, micro-adjustable resistance, and a handy tablet, water bottle, phone, or free weight holder.
If you're looking for the best high-end option, you can't go wrong with the Schwinn Fitness Indoor Cycling Bike. It features dual pedal options with SPD clips or shoe cages, 100 micro-adjustable resistance levels, a color LCD monitor for key stats, four-way adjustments, a set of weights, and an integrated multi-media device holder so you can ride with Apple Fitness Plus.
If you want something more budget-friendly, you'll be very happy with the Pooboo Indoor Cycling Bike. It features a sleek design, ultra-quiet, magnetic resistance, four-way adjustments, LCD display, hand pulse monitors, and a tablet holder so you can follow along on your iPad.
Remember that Apple Fitness Plus requires an Apple Watch. Check out our picks for the best Apple Watch, and get yours with one of these sweet Apple Watch deals. You may also want to check out our guides for the best treadmills and rowing machines to use with Apple Fitness Plus.
