These days, fitness machines can do a lot more than get you into shape. Some models monitor your vital signs so you can watch your overall body health in real-time. These kinds of bicycles are an ideal choice if you want to lower your heart rate, as you can measure your progress in real-time.

As such, if you want the luxury of a Peloton but want something that can measure your body while you ride, try the Keiser M3i. It comes in around the same price as a basic Peloton bike but has some additional tracking features for the technology enthusiast.

Downloading the companion smartphone app, you can monitor your heart rate, RPM, and the equivalent distance you've traveled so far via the bike's wireless Bluetooth connection. So, if you're looking for the best Peloton alternative for biometrics, you can't go wrong with the Keiser M3i.

The Exerpeutic Folding Exercise Bike is proof that you don't need to spend a lot to get a good bike in your home. It won the Editor's Choice awards from Men's Health, yet comes in at a really low price point perfect for beginners.

Just because it's affordable doesn't mean it's just a pole with some wheels. The handlebars have hand pulse sensors that record your heart rate in real-time. The information is displayed on the bike's display, so you can see how hard your heart is beating while you pedal.

The bike also comes with eight different levels of tension. Is your cycling workout too easy? Does it feel like you're biking through the mud? Adjust the tension to your ideal cycling resistance and ramp it up once you get used to the level you're on.

Sometimes you don't want a machine that acts identical to a bicycle. Sometimes you just need something that keeps your legs moving while you sit back and watch Netflix. If this is you, be sure to check out the XTERRA Fitness Folding Bike. The seat has a padded back so you can rest against it while you exercise.

Once you're done watching TV shows, you can fold up the exercise bicycle and wheel it out of the room. It only takes up 20 inches of space in length and width when folded up, meaning you can tuck it away in a corner with ease.

To top it off, the XTERRA has a digital display, a pulse grip that measures your heart-rate while you cycle, and comes in at a fantastic price point that makes this an ideal beginner's stationary exercise bicycle.

Sometimes you don't want all the bells and whistles on your stationary bike; sometimes, you just want the basics. That's where Marcy comes in, with a stationary bike that gives you a straightforward workout for less. The Marcy Foldable Upright Exercise Bike isn't the flashiest model, but it is the cheapest on this list.

While it is the budget option compared to the others, it's not barren of features. For instance, it has adjustable resistance and a screen to measure your progress while you cycle. The built-in LCD screen helps you monitor your progress as well.

The Marcy is foldable, which means it's easy to pack up and tidy away once you're done. This makes the Marcy bike the best Peloton alternative for the beginner---it's affordable, sturdy, and doesn't take up room when not in use.

If you want a bike that looks great but still respects your bank account, try the YOSUDA Indoor Cycle. Despite its affordable cost, it looks and feels like a premium model that's bound to look good in your workout room.

When you need to wheel it away, you can tilt the bike onto the wheels on the stand and wheel it wherever you need it to go. Once you arrive, you can place the stand down, which lifts the wheels off of the ground, so you don't end up rolling around during exercise.

The bike also features foot cages on the pedals. When you're going at a fast rate, the last thing you want is your foot to slip off and the pedal to whack your leg. With the foot cage, you can keep your feet on their pedals and enjoy a fast ride.

Want something sleek, affordable, and easy to build? Then be sure to check out the VIGBODY Exercise Bike. It's effortless to build straight out of the box, and once you're done, you have a slick-looking bike to start exercising with right away.

While you're exercising, you can get information on your workout via the small display on the bike. If you find that your exercise isn't going as planned, you can use the bike's resistance dial to adjust the level of tension to what suits you best.

If you're not happy with just a standard exercise bicycle and want something with a little more punch, try the Schwinn 170 Upright Bike. You can select a preset course to ride down, which adjusts your ride as if you were going up and down hills.

If you want more than just a crystal display telling you what you're riding down, you can attach a tablet via Bluetooth to the bike. Then, your route will show up on the tablet, so you can see where you're biking.