Rocking Bike

If riding a stationary bike has gotten boring for you, check out Reebok's Ridge Rocker. Like an off-road cycle, it has a patented suspension system that allows the rider to feel the natural up-and-down and side-to-side motion of sprinting up hills. Resistance is provided by a computer-controlled magnetic brake. The Ridge Rocker's adjustable seat can be pulled up without getting off the bike. Its handlebars are designed for multiple hand positions, and the timing belt is quiet, prevents slips and requires no lubrication. A computer monitor offers eight exercise courses. The bike sells for $1,499. For information, call (800) 344-0444 or check Reebok's web site, http://fitness.reebok.com or www.iconfitness.com.

Stephanie Oakes is a fitness correspondent for Discovery Health Channel, a contributing editor for USA Weekend Magazine and the LA Times, and appears on NBC's 'Today in New York'. She can be reached at soakes@beststuff.com.