Airbike vs Bike Erg: Training Effect Comparison

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3 жыл бұрын

While they’re both technically ‘bikes’, the airbike and the bike erg apply a very different stimulus to the body. And with a different stimulus comes a different adaptation, and different training effect for each.
In this video, we explore the differences in the physiological effects these two machines can have on the body, and how coaches and athletes can use them both to their advantage.

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@Lehmann108 3 жыл бұрын

The air bike jacks your cardio very quickly.

@routerpete1674 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of the concepts of super compensation. I learned something today.

@linaboccabella7391 3 жыл бұрын

I had an air bike in the early 90s, everything thing that was old is new again, now 3 times the price, does exactly the same thing in did 90s, best cadrio. wore it out

@oneeyeman6118 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck ever wearing out the Rogue Echo Bike though. Hahaha

@fraac 3 жыл бұрын

this is the exact video i was looking for. nice one

@trainsandcups 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the best and most informative comparison I've encountered yet! I'm sold on the airbike. It seems the other bikes are better if you're a cyclist, but airbike is best for overall health.

@teseucamps4832 3 жыл бұрын

Super clear, great vid!

@BradNeumyer Жыл бұрын

This is extremely informative… I liked the way you analyzed the training effects of each machine. I’m really having a hard time deciding, even then. Leaning toward the BikeErg because I think I’d be using it at a range of intensities as opposed to focusing on the peak efforts commonly associated with the Echo… still hard to decide, I know the echo can be used at a lower intensity and I do like the upper body involvement… I haven’t tried a BikeErg in person, but have tried the Echo. BikeErgs don’t seem super common around me so I would like to give one a try before I make the buy on it either way.

@maggaman1603 Жыл бұрын

I own the echo and it's a beast. It's big, heavy, sturdy, smooth but if you want to train for riding go with the other style. If you want a full body HIIT workout the Echo is perfect. You can go as hard as you can and the bike will still win. I weigh 300 lbs. and the bike is as smooth as silk.

@MrMrSasin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a informative and useful information.......The best yet simple explanation.

@LenkaSaratoga Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such deep and detailed comparison. You rock! 💚👍

@arn0ld93 3 жыл бұрын

Really informative video. Thank you for making this

@Jajache 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! N learned a new thing on super compensation principle 🙏🏼

@pullingguard5435 29 күн бұрын

I have a bike erg and was thinking of getting an air bike what I noticed with the air bikes is the quack factor where your knees shoot out to the side when peddling because of the size of the machine

@pantolininielsen 2 жыл бұрын

I've got an echo bike, so great product, love it every day more... I'm get use to train twice a day, extra work from regoular box wod. 6:00 am with 45 minute 120 pulse, and HIIT in the afternoon. Great way to loose weight and build a good engine....

@hugod2000 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very useful knowledge, very well presented. Thank you.

@nicks-x 3 жыл бұрын

thanks man, the best explanation about Air Bike vs Bike Erg

@rangeofmotion 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you N1cks :)

@ginabb29 3 жыл бұрын

I like to use an exercise bike both for conditioning and also to blast my quads with high resiatance pedaling. I was wondering which might stimulate more leg hypertrophy-- a Bike Erg where the resistance increases the faster and harder you pedal or a bike with friction or magnetic resistance turned up that you must pedal in a slow grind?

@k36574 3 жыл бұрын

tnx bro

@j.a.6866 2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to the girl riding the bike with the cast/boot on!! 👏 👏

@colorizedenhanced-silentmo2501 3 жыл бұрын

salutations, Range of Motion. particularly cool video. thanks. :)

@rangeofmotion 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@HauptmannGallenstein Жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive

@jerseyjim9092 3 жыл бұрын

I find the limiting factor on the air bike to be my lower quads. It doesnt bring in the usebof thr hip flexors and upper quads like a regular bike would.

@barflybzzzz 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation earns a sub ... but I've got a related question. Do you think the Echo is too tough for an middle-aged, sedentary and overweight person to use ... in other words, can one "grow" into it?

@jerseyjim9092 3 жыл бұрын

If you enjoy short fast workouts as in HIIT, its probably a good choice. You can do 20 min or longer slower workouts but i think there are much better and more versatile pieces of equipment. I find that my lifefitness elliptical can do it all and I probably didnt really need the Echo. But dont tell my wife I said that🙂

@wulver810 Жыл бұрын

@@jerseyjim9092 elliptical is my fav, you can reverse to hit more muscles and more range of movement > these 2 bikes overall.

@jerseyjim9092 Жыл бұрын

@@wulver810 The Elliptical is still my primary cardio equipment but I'm trying to get a take a more balanced approach, so I'm using the Echo and Treadmill more.

@matjazjesovnik3071 2 жыл бұрын

which to buy for long using?

@zack2zack215 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Australian chase utley

@user-sd2lr3nl4q 3 жыл бұрын

with airbike can I build my legs like with erg bike or not? Also after meniscus surgery which do you consider best for rehabilitation?

@user-xv7eb5ct9f 3 жыл бұрын

I think Erg Bike works more your legs

@oneeyeman6118 2 жыл бұрын

You could not use the handles. That would make it entirely lower body

@YoloMonstaaa 2 жыл бұрын

@@oneeyeman6118 there's nothing to hold on to and it's hard to get it started without the arms

@ylll6861 7 ай бұрын

Can you start out w/arms &legs and alternate w/legs only sometimes or the other way around arms only no wheels .i like it but if it doesn't work without moving handlebars always then it's something to think about.

@ylll6861 7 ай бұрын

Limited space I dont want to end up with 2 bikes

@Iamam313 2 жыл бұрын

what brand and model is the air bike? thoughts on an around 800 dollar good one?

@zadzilko 2 ай бұрын

That is a Rogue Echo Bike

@st-icon1936 2 жыл бұрын

Which one is good for a bit of muscle growth in whole body

@TobyKBTY 2 жыл бұрын

Lift some weights to gain the muscle, use either of these for cardio when cutting down.

@shutdahellup69420 2 жыл бұрын

Ik this is a 6 month old comment but i see a lot of comments like this on these types of videos. Both of these bikes are more focused on cardio and not muscle building. You want bigger legs? Do squats, deadlifts, glute raises.

@pedoncule36 2 жыл бұрын

And what about Airbike vs Rower ? Thanks

@jorde1516 10 ай бұрын

Echo bike is the champ for martial arts cardio

@bmp713 Жыл бұрын

Is there such a thing as a hybrid bike with both options using legs only or arms + legs? The arm handles can either disengage or lock from the drive-train so you can pedal standing with stable handlebars. This way you would have a normal spin bike you can pedal standing up, and an arms + legs air bike all in one machine. If such a bike exists please send links. If it doesn't exist please someone invent it. A hybrid arms and legs bike would be A 100% guaranteed best seller.

@joemarshall6271 3 жыл бұрын

Witch one will be good for boxing to get fitter?

@rangeofmotion 3 жыл бұрын

Our preference would be an airbike.

@yeahnah252 Ай бұрын

Ask Matt Fraser - 5x crossfit champion - Erg Bike.

@rodm49 2 жыл бұрын

Which is best to train for a 10K Spartan Obstacle course race?

@lazur1 4 ай бұрын

Airbike's resistance, uniquely, increases as user's speed increases.

@derisotre 3 жыл бұрын

"Whatever that limiting factor is, is what it will train" @__@

@emirkaanyamal567 3 жыл бұрын

I think airbike is much better because it is stimulating nearly all over your body hence your growth hormone will raise up and you will gain much more muscle hytrophy than spin bike but you shouldn't overtrain , it will do reverse effect on your muscle growth

@neweartharise2059 3 жыл бұрын

do you get bigger shoulders and chests from air bike? im interested in buying one

@emirkaanyamal567 3 жыл бұрын

@@neweartharise2059 no you wont, actually if you wanna be bigger you should lift weight this is the only way to produce muscle gain , air bike is for fat reducing

@neweartharise2059 3 жыл бұрын

@@emirkaanyamal567 i cant bcs i have carpal tunnel syndrom on both hands and it is painful if i lift weights....thats why i search for alternative

@emirkaanyamal567 3 жыл бұрын

@@neweartharise2059 i hope you feel better soon , airbikes are better for full body workouts because it can stimulate upper and lower body , of course it will affect your body in positive way and can help keep you in shape however if your goal is getting bigger maybe you should workout with your bodyweight like push-ups , forgive me i dont know if it is affect by your syndrom it is just an idea , other than that airbikes can support your goal slightly , thats it have a nice day .

@neweartharise2059 3 жыл бұрын

@@emirkaanyamal567 Thank you Emir. My goal is not really to get big , im gd with let say 80 kg, i have 70 kg now. But i want bigger legs and little bigger upper body, thats why i wonder if this airbike would help to at least gain 5-10 kgs. With proper food and protein supliments ofcourse.

@toomuch9762 2 жыл бұрын

Dude in white has horrible bike positions. He’s going to damage his lower back with such excessive hip rocking. Saddle too high

@maxb5947 2 жыл бұрын

I just wanna burn fat.. Which one is better?

@shutdahellup69420 2 жыл бұрын

Air bike

@AMJ564 Жыл бұрын

if you live in a double storey house get up and down the stairs for 30 mins non stop thats way better than any assault bike and fancy treadmill in terms of burning calories. plus point your legs get a kickass workout People like to waste a ton of money in buying these overpriced equipment in the name of convenience. Instead you are better of investing that same money in a power rack with olympic bar a adjustable bench and free weights