International Brand+Knees Friendly Home Use Fitness Equipment - Preface

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Diet is crucial for our health. However, relying solely on dieting without exercise, even if you eat less or avoid unhealthy foods, it may be difficult to achieve significant weight loss. Even if you do lose weight, it might lead to malnutrition or muscle loss due to consuming less food. Compared to diet control, exercise can boost metabolism, burn more calories, and naturally burn fat, making weight loss more efficient. It also increases good cholesterol (HDL). Moreover, exercise is essential for strengthening the heart and lungs, bones, and muscles, as well as increasing stamina, rather than solely focusing on weight loss. Healthy weight loss with a healthy body is the ultimate goal. There are many other benefits of exercise, which I won’t elaborate on here.

We all know that exercise is beneficial for health, but some people, due to weight or age, may suffer knee injuries from running, or they may be too busy to find time for exercise. Therefore, having a suitable exercise equipment that allows you to exercise effectively at home becomes more important.

Our company is the exclusive importer of the XTERRA FB350 product in Malaysia. Currently, the prices of home exercise equipment vary significantly from well-known brands to cheap products on online platforms. Although cheap online products are attractive, there are certain risks involved. We recommend that you pay more attention to and carefully consider the following differences and making a wise purchase decision.

XTERRA FB350 (Suggested Selling Price (MSRP) —– RM999.00, Special Price RM699.00

Features:

    • XTERRA is a well-known American home exercise equipment brand.
    • Multiple award winner.
    • A home exercise folding bike with joint-friendly and adjustable intensity settings
    • Uses high-quality new steel or aluminum.
    • Sturdy chassis, not easy to shake, high safety.
    • High-quality comfortable seat and pedals, not easy to fall off and highly durable.
    • Uses a high-quality 1.5kg flywheel mechanism for comfort: Smoother, more fluid pedaling, reduced vibration, and finer resistance adjustment.
    • Use magnetic resitance system to offer smoother and quieter.
    • Fine welding points, not easy to fall off or break.
    • Excellent surface finish, not rough.
    • Good overall texture and appearance design.
    • Equipped with pulse monitoring.
    • Instrument can read data: scan/time/speed/distance/calories/ODO/pulse.
    • 1-8 levels of resistance adjustment to ensure effective physical exercise.
    • Maintains balance even during high-intensity exercise.
    • Low noise, does not disturb others.
    • Humanized design, ergonomic, comfortable to ride.
    • Safer than using a bike to do exercise on the road.
    • Strict quality inspection, providing a longer service life.
    • The seat with backrest can be adjusted up and down.
    • Foldable & portable design, occupies only 18 inches of space when folded.
    • Maximum user weight limit is 110kgs.
    • A full range of spare parts are available for after-sales service.
    • The frame comes with a one-year warranty, and other consumable parts have a three-month warranty.
    • The product has obtained international safety certifications such as CE/ROHS/REACH.
    • Manufactured by a strong professional R&D team and a professional exercise equipment manufacturer.
    • Quality assurance backed by an international brand.

Q&A:

Why is the flywheel so important in home exercise bikes?

A>The flywheel is a crucial component in home exercise bikes. Its weight, material, and design directly impact the user’s experience and workout effectiveness. For example, it can contributes to improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle strength, and better overall physique.  High-quality flywheels provide precise resistance and weight adjustments, ensuring smoother rides, longer life, and better control over your workouts for optimal results.

What are the potential health and safety risks of some cheap home exercise bikes?

A>We often see home exercise bikes in the market that are abnormally low in price. While the appearance and design of these products can be tempting, the potential dangers and durability issues behind them are often overlooked by consumers. For your health and safety, understanding these risks is crucial.

*Material Quality and structural Safety Hazards

Many low-priced exercise bikes use inferior materials and poor manufacturing processes to cut costs. This can lead to:

  • Structural Instability: Cheap steel or plastic components may not withstand prolonged or high-intensity use, causing the frame to wobble, deform, or even break. There have been global market cases where users fell and were injured (resulting in abrasions, sprains, or even fractures) due to an unstable bike structure, losing balance during high-speed pedaling. Unstable equipment can force users into unnatural postures to maintain balance, increasing the risk of muscle strains and ligament damage. Poorly designed pedals, cranks, or a rough resistance system on low-quality bikes can place unnecessary stress on joints like knees and ankles with long-term use, leading to chronic strain.

  • Loose Components: Cheap screws, bearings, or other connecting parts can easily loosen or detach. This not only affects the user experience but can also cause parts to separate during exercise, leading to the user falling or nearby individuals being struck by flying parts.

  • Insufficient Weight Capacity: The actual weight capacity of the product may be far lower than its stated value. For users who are slightly heavier, using such bikes is akin to putting themselves in danger, with the potential for equipment failure and personal injury at any time.

*Durability and Long-Term Usage Risks

In addition to immediate safety risks, the durability of cheap exercise bikes is also a concern:

  • Accelerated Wear: Low-quality transmission systems and flywheels can experience severe wear and tear in a short period, leading to abnormal noises, uneven resistance, or even complete failure. This not only means a shorter product lifespan but can also result in a loss of control at critical moments.

  • Difficulty in Repair: Many low-cost brands lack comprehensive after-sales service and spare parts supply. If a product develops problems, consumers often face the dilemma of having nowhere to repair or replace components, ultimately leading to disposal.

  • Missing Safety Features: High-quality exercise bikes typically come with better craftsmanship & technology, anti-slip pedals, heart rate monitoring, and other safety features. Cheap products often omit some crucial features to save costs, increasing the risk of accidents.