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Would you like to take your fitness and endurance to a higher level, lose weight effectively, burn calories intensively or increase your energy level? Then an air bike is ideal. An air bike offers you a complete full-body workout which makes them popular among crossfitters but also home users. Air bikes are easy to use and accessible to virtually everyone who wants to work on their health. The biggest advantages? You train at home, regardless of the weather, and just as hard as you want yourself.

An air bike, also called assault bike, fan bike or fanbike, works differently from an ordinary exercise bike. Instead of electricity, an air bike uses air as resistance via a large fan at the front. The harder you pedal and move your arms, the heavier the resistance becomes. This makes an air bike eminently suitable for HIIT training in which you deliver maximum effort in a short time. The most important selection criteria are comfort and adjustability, the display and monitoring, the noise level and the dimensions.

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Evocardio Airbike Renegade pro AB100

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V-belt drive
Air resistance braking system
Wide and fixed footrest

RRP 1.795,- 1.499,-

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An air bike is one of the most effective cardio machines for high-intensity training. By moving arms and legs simultaneously you train your whole body in one workout. This results in a higher calorie burn per time unit than machines that only load the legs.

The resistance automatically adjusts to your effort. Going harder means more resistance, going easier means less. This makes an air bike suitable for athletes of all levels, from beginners building up gradually to advanced crossfitters doing maximum interval training.

The main benefits of training with an air bike are:

Full-body workout with simultaneous arm and leg training
Automatically variable resistance based on effort
Very high calorie burn due to the intensity
Ideal for HIIT training and CrossFit workouts
No electricity needed, powered solely by your own strength
Easy to use, accessible for all levels
Compact and often equipped with transport wheels

Which air bike suits you?

You want to do intensive HIIT training and burn maximum calories: An air bike is the most suitable machine for HIIT. The automatically adjustable air resistance makes maximum interval training possible where you burn an enormous amount of calories in a short time.

You do CrossFit and want a machine standard in CrossFit boxes: An assault bike or air bike is the CrossFit machine. Known for its use in intensive WODs. Choose a robust model that can handle intensive use.

You want to train at home but are looking for something more intensive than a regular exercise bike: An air bike gives you a considerably more intensive workout through the combination of arm and leg training and variable resistance. Also view our blog exercise bike vs. indoor cycle for more insight into the different cardio options.

You want to build endurance as a supplement to strength training: An air bike is an excellent cardio supplement alongside strength training. Short intensive sessions improve your cardiovascular capacity and recovery speed.

What is HIIT and why is an air bike perfect for it?

HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training — short periods of intensive training alternated with short recovery periods. A typical HIIT session lasts 10 to 30 minutes and is extremely effective for fat burning, fitness improvement and increasing endurance.

An air bike is particularly suitable for HIIT because the resistance increases unlimitedly and automatically with your effort. Typical air bike HIIT protocols are 20 seconds of maximum sprinting followed by 40 seconds of rest, repeated for 8 to 10 rounds. The combination of arm and leg power makes this extremely demanding for the cardiovascular system.

What to look for when buying?

Comfort and adjustability

Check whether the air bike has an adjustable seat and adjustable handlebars. Multi-grip handles allow you to regularly change grip, preventing injuries during longer training sessions. A correct sitting position is essential for safe and effective training.

Display and monitoring

Functions such as training time, distance, speed, calories burned, wattage and heart rate are valuable for tracking your progress and performing targeted interval training.

Noise level

Air bikes produce noise through the fan, especially at higher intensity. The harder you pedal, the louder. If you live in an apartment or do not want to disturb others, the noise level is an important consideration when choosing a specific model.

Frame and maximum user load

Always choose an air bike with a maximum user load well above your own body weight. With intensive HIIT use a robust and sturdy frame is essential for stability and safety.

Dimensions and transport wheels

Air bikes are generally fairly compact. Check the exact dimensions and calculate sufficient free space around the machine for a safe training position.

Our advice: Choose an air bike that can keep up with you as you get stronger and fitter. Invest in a robust model from a quality brand so the machine keeps pace with your training intensity in the long term.

Who is an air bike suitable for?

CrossFitters looking for an intensive full-body cardio trainer standard in professional CrossFit boxes.
HIIT enthusiasts who want maximum results from their cardio training in a short time.
Home athletes who want to train more intensively than on a regular exercise bike.
Athletes who want to lose weight and are looking for one of the most effective calorie burners in fitness.
Advanced athletes who want to improve their endurance as a supplement to strength training.
Commercial users such as gyms, CrossFit boxes and physiotherapy practices.

An air bike is less suitable if you are looking for a relaxed, low-threshold cardio training in an upright sitting position. In that case a regular exercise bike or recumbent bike suits you better.

Need help with your choice?

We will be happy to help you. You can reach our fitness specialists by phone on +31 85 773 00 57, send an email or visit our store in Volkel, the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about air bikes

What is the difference between an air bike and an exercise bike?

An exercise bike uses an electric or magnetic braking system and only trains the legs. An air bike uses air as resistance and trains arms and legs simultaneously. The resistance automatically adjusts and has theoretically no maximum. An air bike is considerably more intensive.

What is an assault bike?

Assault bike is another name for an air bike, popularised by Assault Fitness in the CrossFit community. Today the terms air bike, assault bike and fan bike are used interchangeably.

Is an air bike suitable for beginners?

Yes. The resistance automatically adjusts to your effort. Beginners can start at low intensity and build up gradually.

How many calories do you burn on an air bike?

As a guideline about 400 to 600 calories per hour at moderate intensity for someone of 80 kg. With intensive HIIT training this can rise to 700 to 900 calories per hour.

Does an air bike make a lot of noise?

An air bike produces noise through the fan. At low intensity acceptable, at high intensity it can be considerable. Check the noise level before purchasing if you live in an apartment.

Does an air bike need electricity?

No. An air bike is powered entirely by your own strength. Only the display sometimes needs a small battery.