This lets the user challenge themselves during a work-out, and also lets the, decrease the resistance if they want to start winding down. The Recumbent Lifecycle also features a built-in accessory tray, that can be used to store a variety of items, including cell phones, iPods, and remote controls. This provides the user with all sorts of things that they can use while exercising, in order to entertain themselves. When compared to a bike from the Life Fitness Club Series, the Recumbent Lifecycle, the Platnium Club counterpart has several advantages, including the accessory tray, and new kinds of work-outs (Pace Goal, Marine PFT, etc).