Recumbent Stationary Bike

Get Physical with a Recumbent Stationary Bike

Get Physical with a Recumbent Stationary Bike

recumbent stationary bike

A recumbent stationary bike may just be the best choice in exercise equipment if you are looking to start an exercise program.  We all know that daily exercise is important, but too many of us are still sitting around doing nothing.  When you have home gym equipment it makes it much easier for you to get motivated and get moving.

A stationary bike is a great choice.  It is low impact and allows you to work at your own fitness level.  You can adjust the bike to make workouts easier or harder, depending on what you need.  There are many bikes on the market, too, so you can get one with features that tell you things like your heart rate, how many calories you burn or that feature timers so you always know just how long you have been working out.

When you are choosing your exercise bike make sure that you test it out first.  You want to find one that has a seat that is comfortable for you.  Also look at the features and make sure it has what you want.  Lastly, make sure you understand how to operate the bike and the controls.

A recumbent stationary bike can make a great fitness tool.  When you are watching TV you can sneak in exercise by just hopping on and going for a ride.  You never have to worry about the weather outside and you can exercise whenever you want.  Try it out and see how it can change your life.

Here's Recumbent Stationary Bike Selections:

Stamina 4825 Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike...

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Schwinn A20 Recumbent Exercise Bike...

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Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike (2012 Model)...

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Schwinn 250 Recumbent Exercise Bike...

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Nautilus R514 Recumbent Exercise Bike...

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Today's Discussion

What is the difference between recumbent bike &stationary bike?
What is the exact difference between a recumbent bike and a stationary bike? I have an Edge 280 which has a "bucket" seat, and it does NOT have an actual "wheel" that spins when you pedal. Does this sound like it's recumbent or stationary? Thanks.

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scott.braden
It's both. "recumbent" refers to the seating position - on your butt with legs out front. "stationary" refers to the fact that the bike doesn't go anywhere. So there are recumbent road bikes and stationary bikes. There are upright road bikes and upright stationary bikes. Sounds like you have a recumbent stationary bike. The "wheel" is a non-issue.

errolcollen
As Scott said in your previous reply, a "recumbent" is a bike you ride on the road, but it's not your ordinary bicycle. A recumbent is designed in such a way that you're virtually lying on your back and you're just a couple of inches off the ground. (They're much faster than ordinary bikes, because of the wind resistance factor.) A "stationary" bike, on the other hand, is just a bike that doesn't move (that's what "stationary" means, remember?). It's used for training, rather than going out on the ride. It can be your ordinary bike held upright by some kind of device, or ridden on rollers, or it can be a bike-like device used in gyms, etc. that you ride for training.

jkrz15
I had to look it up, but the Edge 280 is a recumbent exercise bike sold at Wal Mart among other places. When your referring to a stationary bike, I believe your talking an exercise bike with bike handle-bars, and a normal looking bike seat. The big difference is you take weight off your hands and butt while exercising with the recumbent, on the stationary you usually don't.....



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