This Pool Bike Monte-Carlo is proof that you can look just as stupid exercising in a swimming pool as you can on dry land. Just drop the thing into the water (probably best to use the shallow end!) get on and feel the burn..um…wet burn…as you crank those pedals. Remember though, no pain no rain. $899.95.
Used in training by professional bicyclists, riders turn a paddle that provides greater resistance than biking on land, resulting in a slow, controlled motion that improves muscle strength and endurance. Because the exercise is performed in water, the pool bicycle helps relieve stress on weight-bearing joints, increases flexibility, and improves balance and posture. The pool bicycle rests in as little as two feet of water–submerging it deeper increases the intensity of workouts…
