Spirit Fitness 8.5R Recumbent Bike

Description

The Spirit Fitness 8.5R Recumbent Bike is an advanced commercial-grade rehabilitation exercise bike designed for neurological rehabilitation, lower-body conditioning, cardiovascular exercise, and professional therapeutic environments. Its supportive recumbent position, removable swiveling seat, direct wheelchair access, and extensive adjustability make it an adaptable solution for facilities serving users with a wide range of mobility and exercise needs.

The 8.5R features 100 levels of bidirectional electromagnetic resistance, allowing users to pedal both forward and in reverse. Three workload modes—Constant Power, Isokinetic, and Constant Resistance—provide additional flexibility for individualized exercise and rehabilitation programming.

An integrated 10.1-inch touchscreen console provides access to cardiovascular workouts, heart-rate target programs, fitness testing, and specialized rehabilitation programs such as Power Distribution. The Symmetry functionality helps assess left-to-right leg power balance, while Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity support compatible heart-rate monitoring.

Designed for professional use, the Spirit Fitness 8.5R features a commercial-grade steel frame, 440-pound maximum user capacity, high-density foam seating, oversized fast-latching pedals, assistive hand grips, and a comfort stop brake lever.

Premium Features

100 Levels of Bidirectional Resistance

The Spirit Fitness 8.5R provides 100 levels of electromagnetic resistance in both forward and reverse directions. This broad resistance range allows professionals to make precise adjustments to exercise intensity.

Forward and Reverse Pedaling

Forward and reverse cycling provide additional movement options for rehabilitation and lower-body exercise programs.

Three Workload Modes

The 8.5R offers three workload settings:

• Constant Power
• Isokinetic
• Constant Resistance

These modes allow exercise professionals to select different training approaches according to the user's program.

Direct Wheelchair Access

The removable seat provides direct wheelchair access, helping reduce transfer barriers for users with mobility limitations.

360-Degree Swiveling Seat

The high-density foam seat swivels to make entry and exit easier. The seat can also be removed when direct wheelchair access is required.

Adjustable High-Density Foam Seat

The seat provides fore/aft and recline-angle adjustments, allowing the exercise position to be customized for different users.

Power Distribution Program

The Power Distribution program provides a visual representation of power output throughout the pedal rotation, giving professionals additional performance information.

Symmetry Assessment

The Symmetry program is designed to assess and quantify the balance of power between the left and right legs during pedaling, presenting both graphical and numerical feedback.

10.1-Inch Touchscreen Console

The touchscreen tablet provides an intuitive interface for workout programs, target-based training, heart-rate programs, testing protocols, and rehabilitation-oriented functions.

Advanced Fitness Testing

The 8.5R includes several testing programs, including:

• Wingate Test
• YMCA
• Astrand-Rhyming
• Steep Ramp Test
• Conconi Test

Heart Rate Connectivity

Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity support compatible wireless heart-rate monitoring equipment.

Cardiac Stress Test Connection

A dedicated cardiac stress-test connection expands the machine's functionality for professional cardiovascular assessment environments.

Oversized Fast-Latching Pedals

Large pedals provide a stable foot platform while the fast-latching design helps users secure their feet during exercise.

Assistive Hand Grip

An assistive hand grip provides additional support during equipment access and exercise.

Commercial-Grade Construction

The 8.5R uses a commercial-grade steel frame with a durable powder-coat finish and is rated for users up to 440 pounds.

Specifications

Why Choose the Spirit Fitness 8.5R Recumbent Bike?

Advanced Rehabilitation Capabilities

The 8.5R combines bidirectional resistance, multiple workload modes, direct wheelchair access, Symmetry assessment, and Power Distribution functionality into one professional recumbent exercise platform.

Precise Resistance Control

With 100 resistance levels, professionals can make detailed adjustments to exercise intensity for individualized training programs.

Flexible Forward and Reverse Cycling

The ability to pedal both forward and backward provides additional options for lower-body exercise and rehabilitation programming.

Accessible Exercise Design

The removable swiveling seat allows direct wheelchair access while also providing an easier entry and exit position for users who prefer the standard seat.

Advanced Performance Feedback

The 10.1-inch touchscreen console provides access to workout information, specialized rehabilitation programs, fitness testing, and power-related measurements.

Professional-Grade Construction

The commercial-grade steel frame, 440-pound user capacity, and 240.1-pound equipment weight make the 8.5R suitable for demanding clinical and professional environments.

Muscles Worked

Lower Body

Recumbent cycling primarily engages:

• Quadriceps
• Hamstrings
• Gluteal muscles
• Calves
• Hip flexors

Hip and Leg Muscles

The pedaling motion provides repeated movement through the hips and knees while engaging multiple lower-body muscle groups.

Supporting Muscles

Maintaining a stable seated position during exercise also involves supporting muscles around the:

• Core
• Hips
• Lower back

The level of muscle involvement varies according to resistance, pedaling direction, workload, and individual exercise technique.

Benefits

Low-Impact Cardiovascular Exercise

The recumbent cycling position provides a controlled cardiovascular exercise option while supporting a seated posture.

Adjustable Exercise Intensity

One hundred resistance levels allow professionals to make precise changes to workload throughout an exercise session.

Forward and Reverse Training

Bidirectional pedaling provides additional movement options and allows exercise professionals to incorporate forward or reverse cycling into appropriate programs.

Customized User Positioning

The swiveling, removable seat with fore/aft and recline adjustments helps accommodate different users and positioning requirements.

Accessible Exercise

Direct wheelchair access can make it easier for users with mobility limitations to participate in cycling exercise without requiring a traditional transfer onto the equipment.

Symmetry and Power Feedback

The Symmetry and Power Distribution programs provide additional information that can be incorporated into applicable rehabilitation and exercise assessments.

Multiple Training and Testing Options

The touchscreen console includes cardiovascular programs, heart-rate targets, fitness testing, and specialized rehabilitation-oriented programming.

Professional Facility Ready

The 8.5R is designed for professional environments with a commercial-grade frame, 440-pound user capacity, durable finish, and extensive user-adjustment options.

Ideal For

The Spirit Fitness 8.5R Recumbent Bike is ideal for:

• Physical therapy clinics
• Neurological rehabilitation centers
• Hospitals
• Medical fitness facilities
• Cardiac rehabilitation environments
• Rehabilitation hospitals
• Sports medicine facilities
• Professional therapy centers
• Adaptive fitness programs
• Senior fitness facilities
• Clinical exercise testing
• Cardiovascular conditioning programs
• Lower-body rehabilitation programs
• Facilities serving wheelchair users
• Commercial rehabilitation gyms