Frequently Asked Questions

It is best to sit on a firm, upright chair and address and focus on the machine as you would if you were doing exercise at a gym. However it is also possible to use your machine whilst sitting on a firm sofa as long as you ensure that your legs move primarily in a downward direction.

In line with health expert advice about keeping fit, you should aim to use your mini exercise bike for 30 minutes at a time at least 5 times a week. Mini exercise bikes make it very easy for people to fit this into their lifestyles because they can exercise while watching their favourite TV programmes, listening to music, reading, talking on the telephone or surfing the internet.

The DeskCycle2 can be used at home, but it is also specifically designed to be used at a desk. It has an adjustable height mechanism enabling you to lower the cycling circle so that you can cycle without your knees hitting the underside of the desk.

Because research has proven that our sedentary lifestyles are a serious risk to most peoples’ health, some companies are now providing their staff with mini exercise bikes in their common or canteen areas.

Mini exercise bikes are very quiet, however if you exercise at a high resistance level they may make a low-level whirring sound but this should be insufficient to disturb anyone.

We have specifically chosen to sell only the best and most reliable mini exercise bikes we have found at different price points.

The PLUS is a sturdy, well-built machine with a wider tension/resistance range and is suitable for home-use by the majority of people who are committed to improving their health.

The DeskCycle2 is a super-smooth, professional-level machine for people who take their fitness seriously. It has 8 specific resistance positions. It can be used at home or at work and has a lowering mechanism which enables it to be used comfortably at a desk. It is also perfect for professional health environments such as gymnasiums, weight-loss clubs and rehabilitation clinics.

Most healthy people can start using a mini exercise bike straight-away, however, if you are generally inactive and over forty, elderly or suffer from other medical conditions you should first talk to your doctor as it is always best to err on the side of safety.

If you feel any discomfort or pain whilst exercising, especially in your chest, left arm, shoulder or jaw, you should stop exercising immediately and consult a doctor urgently as these could be signs of angina or other heart disease problems.

Yes, people who suffer from arthritis, joint or knee problems are able to use mini exercise bikes. Because they provide a smooth, impact-free exercise, with care, they are a useful way of helping people improve joint flexibility and recuperate from knee and joint surgery.

Your machine will be despatched within a couple of days of you placing your order and you should receive it within 3-5 working days.

Each machine comes with a 12-month guarantee. If you encounter any problems with your mini exercise bike, please email or call us and we will try to rectify the problem for you. The only maintenance our mini exercise bikes usually require is the occasional application of some oil or grease to the moving parts to ensure smooth, quiet rotation.

If you need any more information about our mini exercise bikes or about us, please either email us at hello@zesthomefitness.com or call us on 07973 655291 and we will do our best to help.