Stand-up Bike and Top Six Reasons You Should Try It Out

For the past few years, we have witnessed a "standing" revolution of sorts - from standing desks to stand-up bikes, scooters, skateboards, and even standing beds in some hospitals. Stand-up bikes, in particular, come in all forms and sizes nowadays, and there are quite a few good reasons for this. So, let's have a look at some of the advantages and motivations for choosing a stand-up bike for your everyday commute and/or training sessions. A more natural, straight posture - Prolonged sitting is not what nature intended for us, but our current lifestyles often make us do exactly that. From sitting on our desks all day long to sitting at home, with less and less time for physical activities, it comes as no surprise that 1 in 10 men and 1 in 5 women might suffer back pain, linked directly to deconditioning and poor posture. With riding a stand-up bike, on the other hand, we can negate some of those effects by not altering any of the normal curvatures of the back - this strengthens the back. Additionally, we have the bonus of eliminating seating pain that's quite common when riding traditional bikes. Gentle to knees, joints, and ligaments - Seated riding, especially when going for longer distances, can place the knees under a lot of pressure. When put into repetitive stress, they can start to behave differently, augmenting the risk of injury, and it's no secret that knees are much more stable while one's standing. Another great benefit of riding a stand-up bike is that the impact to the knees and joints is relatively low. They do not get overburdened as they would during running, for example. In that sense, stand-up bikes can also become very useful for recovering already injured joints and ligaments. Full-body workout - Another excellent advantage of stand-up bikes is that they engage not only the legs but also the core. In fact, the whole body is involved, and full-body workouts are terrific for burning fat while gaining equal muscle mass. Happy body = happy heart - The movement required on stand-up bikes is very similar to riding a regular bike or running. The consistent, perpetual pedalling activates the cardiovascular system and ultimately makes our hearts strong and less prone to diseases. Improves your balance - The stand-up bikes that require you to balance on them can improve your coordination and ability to react to sudden changes in direction, reducing the risk of accidental falls. Adding a balance-workout to your daily life can help improve your overall energy expenditure and enhance the ability to perform your favorite activities. For the fun of it. Ride outside - Riding a stand-up bike is not only healthy but can also be a lot of fun. Feeling the sensation of a different movement while also enjoying your city from another perspective can be quite refreshing and energizing. With the additional bonus of being outside and getting that fresh air in the park, you'll be ready for any challenge the modern city might throw at you. Click here to find out why your body is made to Move. If you'd like to learn more about the standing bike Halfbike, check the detailed review by trainer, nutritionist and athlete Miguel Rabanal here. Some of the top secret ingredients we mixed into the standing Halfbike here.

I live in Johnston, IA; which is a suburb of Des Moines. Is there any place I can test the half bike?

Hey Dennis, Unfortunately, we don't have any volunteers in Iowa yet. Do keep an eye on the map, though. Hopefully, we'll have some good news for you in a while. And I'll let you know in case I find an alternative way. Let's keep in touch. Cheers!

Thanks so much for this useful tip. I'll definitely start trying it out