Upright exercise bikes are a new favorite for health in Chengdu

The latest market report shows that sales of upright exercise bikes surged by 41% in the first half of 2025, becoming the fastest growing home fitness category.

Space revolution creates new demands
• Occupies only 0.5㎡: saves 60% of space compared to traditional equipment, suitable for small apartments
• Breakthrough in silent technology: the noise of the magnetic resistance system is as low as 35 decibels, and nighttime use surges
• Scene fusion innovation: 78% of users handle work while exercising (iResearch data)

"It solves the two major pain points of modern people: time and space." Fitness industry analyst Zhou Ming pointed out. The latest research by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) confirms that the unique "supported riding" of upright bikes can reduce knee joint pressure by 40% while maintaining fat burning efficiency. Wu Tao, director of the rehabilitation department of a tertiary hospital, observed: "Among the rehabilitation equipment choices for patients after lumbar surgery, the use rate of upright bikes has increased by 27% compared with last year."

Intelligent upgrades expand functional boundaries
• The number of Huawei sports health access devices has increased by 150% in half a year
• A new "office cycling" session has been added to live courses, and the completion rate of Keep-related courses has reached 92%
• Medical-grade monitoring: mid-to-high-end models are equipped with ECG electrocardiogram monitoring function

The market is clearly stratified: basic models below 3,000 yuan account for 65% of sales, while products at the 10,000 yuan level integrate health management functions such as blood oxygen detection and physical massage. The industry predicts that 50% of new products will be equipped with AI posture correction systems in 2026.

When fitness bikes evolve from professional equipment to "invisible health butlers", Chinese families are reshaping their healthy lifestyles. No longer need to set aside time for exercise, no longer worry about disturbing neighbors, and no longer have to compromise with the risk of joint injuries. This silent health revolution is supporting the underlying logic of the efficient life of countless urban people-creating unlimited health possibilities in limited time and space.