One of the most trusted brands available when it comes to exercise bikes is NordicTrack. It is considered the number one most popular within the industry because their products always provides the most satisfaction to its customers that can be found when it comes to functionality, features and technology. Even though NordicTrack may be a very popular brand their exercise bikes are among the most affordable bikes you can find when compared to the others. NordicTrack exercise bikes can be purchased at a price well below $1000. This is one strategy which the company has developed to attract customers who usually cannot justify reasons towards buying any exercise bike which costs over a thousand dollars.

NordicTract exercise bikes generally boast of the following features:

Magnetic Resistance - This feature enables the exercise machine to run very smoothly and silently.

User friendly console - These are usually described as something similar to a car's dashboard layout. The console of a NordicTrack exercise bike is well arranged and laid out to prevent you from being confused or intimidated. It displays all the data that you need to know such as heart rate, speed, distance, and so on.

AutoBreeze Workout Fan - The machine provides for air flow which matches your workout speed and adjusts the air automatically.

Built-in Workouts - NordicTrack bikes have several preset workout routines which are built into the design. There are generally 20 workout routines, 18 Personal Trainer routines and 2 heart rate routine workouts. The personal trainer workouts can be adjusted to fit into 3 exercise categories such as weight loss, performance target or aerobics.

iFIT card - This is a new technology which is being introduced by NordicTrack. It enables you to download personal trainer software from the internet and can be set by your gym trainer or instructor to a certain workout routine. When inserted to the machine you will hear your instructor's voice and instructions for the preset workout routine.

Interactive Audio CrossTrainer - This is a virtual fitness instructor or coach that prompts you both verbally as well as visually with instructions for the various exercises.

There are several popular exercise bikes produced by NordicTrack:

1. AudioRider U300 is an upright style exercise bike which is the most affordable from among the 3 models available.

2. SL710 is a recumbent type exercise bike with the Step-In design making it the more popular version found. This feature enables you to easily mount and dismount the bike.

Health conscious individuals and fitness enthusiasts are provided with some excellent choices when selecting NordicTrack exercise bikes. It is up to you to properly evaluate your level of exercise activities and to choose the most appropriate exercise bike to purchase and use.