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Folding exercise bike - The best choice for your home

21 February 2025

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FROM Lars Wichert

In a world where living space is becoming increasingly scarce and expensive, the question often arises: How can I exercise effectively at home without my fitness equipment taking up the whole room? This is exactly where folding exercise bikes come into play. They offer you the opportunity to complete your workout in the comfort of your own home - and then simply store the equipment away afterwards.
Whether you want to burn fat, improve your stamina or strengthen your muscles, a folding exercise bike offers you maximum flexibility. It is particularly suitable for people who don't have space for large fitness equipment or don't want to permanently turn their living room into a home gym. But not all folding exercise bikes are the same. In this article, you will find out which models are available, what you should look out for when buying and why the AUGLETICS Eight Style can be a particularly effective choice for your training.

Advantages of a folding exercise bike

A folding exercise bike has numerous advantages that go beyond the space-saving aspect.
 

Flexibility in everyday life

A foldable fitness machine allows you to train regardless of the weather or time of day. Especially in stressful jobs or with irregular working hours, the ability to train at home is a huge advantage. You have the complete flexibility that is sometimes lost with a gym. You also lose time travelling to and from the gym, which you can save or use for other training sessions.
 

Space-saving design

After training, the device can be easily folded up and stored in a corner, under the bed or on the wall. This is particularly advantageous for people who only have limited space available. It is important that the geometry of the device does not suffer as a result of its space-saving design. The respective sport should be able to be practised without restriction.
 

Joint-friendly workout

Many exercise bikes offer training that is easy on the joints and suitable for all fitness levels. Especially Rowing machine or ergometers simulate natural movement without putting too much strain on the joints - a decisive advantage over jogging or other high-intensity sports.
 

Effective full body workout

Exercise bikes are not only suitable for endurance, but also help to build muscle. Rowing machines in particular work up to 85 % of the entire musculature and are therefore one of the most effective training methods for at home.

What types of folding exercise bikes are there?

Not every exercise bike is suitable for every fitness goal. Depending on what you want to achieve, there are different devices that differ in their functionality:

Folding bicycle ergometers

Bicycle ergometers are ideal for controlled cardiovascular training. They are quiet, easy on the joints and often offer different resistance levels to customise the workout.
 

Folding spinning bikes

Spinning bikes are designed for more intensive workouts and are particularly suitable for interval training. They have a higher resistance and can provide a strenuous workout.
 

Folding rowing machines

Rowing machine offer a full-body workout that works both endurance and muscles. A folding model like the AUGLETICS Eight Style combines space-saving design with modern technology for a particularly effective workout.

Elderly man moves the AUGLETICS rowing machine in a modern kitchen-living room

Folding cross trainers

Cross trainers simulate a natural walking movement and train both the legs and the upper body. They are particularly suitable for people who want to exercise in a way that is easy on the joints. However, they are still quite bulky overall.
 

Smart bike trainer

The Smarttrainer allows you to complete a structured and challenging endurance workout on your own bike within your own four walls. The Smarttrainer itself is small, but you must always have a bike frame or a special indoor frame for training. As a result, the dimensions are somewhat larger, especially when stowing away, and always involve more time-consuming assembly and disassembly.

Comparison: Rowing machine vs. other fitness equipment

How effective is a foldable Rowing machine compared to other fitness equipment? The following table shows which muscle groups are used and how many calories you can burn per hour:

While the Treadmill with the Rowing machine together the highest calorie burn it has one decisive disadvantage: the impact load on the joints is high. Rowing machine on the other hand, combine strength and endurance training and are easy on the joints - making them an excellent choice for sustainable fitness. The calorie consumption figures are guidelines and are influenced by various factors such as age, intensity, fitness level and duration.
 
In general: The more muscle groups are activated, the higher the calorie consumption. Therefore Rowing machine are particularly efficient, as they actively involve not only the legs, but also the back, arms and core.

Why the AUGLETICS Eight Style is ideal as a folding exercise bike

The AUGLETICS Eight Style Its innovative design and technical features make it stand out from other folding exercise bikes and Rowing machines from.

Fitness equipment stored upright in a modern living room next to a sofa and bookshelf

  • Virtual Coach: The integrated virtual trainer gives you real-time feedback on your technique and helps you to optimise your training.

 

  • Magnetic brake system: In contrast to air- or water-braked rowing machines, the magnetic brake offers a particularly quiet and smooth rowing sensation.

 

  • 15-inch touchscreen with streaming function: While you're training, you can use Netflix, YouTube or other streaming services to keep your workout entertaining.

 

  • Space-saving folding system: After training, the device can be folded up in a few simple steps (dimensions when folded: 170 cm x 45 cm x 56 cm) and stowed away in a small space.

This combination of space saving, technology and comfort makes the AUGLETICS Eight Style an ideal choice for ambitious home training fans.

Buying advice: How to find the perfect folding exercise bike

If you are thinking about buying a folding exercise bike, you should consider the following aspects:
 
  1. Your training goal - Do you mainly want to improve your endurance or also build muscle?
  2. Available space - How much space do you have available for training?
  3. Resistance system - Magnetic brakes are quieter and smoother than air or water brakes.
  4. Additional features - Do you need an app connection or a virtual trainer?

Conclusion: Is a folding exercise bike worth it?

A folding exercise bike is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to exercise effectively and save space. Especially Rowing machine how the AUGLETICS Eight Style offer a unique mix of strength, endurance and technique training and allow you to progress at your own pace.
Whether for beginners or experienced athletes - a high-quality folding exercise bike offers the flexibility to train regardless of time and weather and save space at the same time. Invest in your fitness and experience how much fun a well thought-out home workout can be!

About the author

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Lars Wichert

Lars Wichert is a sports scientist and former competitive rower. He was part of the German national team for 13 years. He can look back on two participations in the Olympic Games and three world championship titles. After his rowing career, he worked as a coach and won the European Championships with his team. In his spare time, he now competes in triathlons, where he holds the world's best amateur time over the Ironman distance. Lars has the knowledge as a trainer, competitive athlete and sports scientist, so that everyone can feel addressed. His aim is to make exercise fun and to make it clear that a lot can be done for your health with little effort - because there is no better prevention than investing in your own health.

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