300 pound weight capacity Fan blades provide a cooling breeze Great upper and lower body workout Used in clinics and health clubs for over 25 yearsHeritage is rare when it comes to fitness equipment. Introduced in 1977, the Schwinn Airdyne ® has been and continues to be an industry favorite. An unmatchable workout deal, the Schwinn Original Airdyne's air resistance system ensures an efficient, total body workout. Or exercise just your lower or upper body separately. The on-board computer has an easy-to-read LCD that displays time, distance, workload level, RPMs, calories burned and calories/hr.The Schwinn Airdyne ® is simply smart. The wind resistance is exponential, so the harder an exerciser pedals, the higher the resistance becomes, naturally providing the right workout for a novice exerciser or an elite athlete. Because the fan creates resistance with air, the braking system for Airdynes withstands zero friction, eliminating maintenance associated with more complex systems. Feat