Recumbent Exercise Bikes
What is a Recumbent Bike?
Unlike traditional exercise cycles which
are "upright", a recumbent bike is operated from a "sitting
position" - which helps to support your lower back, therefore reducing
back strain while you work out. It is therefore more ergonomically correct
than a traditional upright stationary bike, which can cause back stress
from adopting a hunched over posture while pedalling. A recumbent exercise
bike allows you to choose the cycling posture that is most comfortable
for you.
Other Benefits of a Recumbent Cycle
As well as providing better lumbar support
while cycling, recumbent exercise bikes also provide more work for the
gluteal muscles (eg. Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Glutus Minimus),
which is good for butt exercise. They also promote more efficient blood
flow throughout the body. Lastly, recumbent exercise cycles provide good
cycling workouts for cardio-aerobic capacity, and weight-reduction.
Recumbent Bikes: Features and Controls
Like stationary exercise bikes, recumbent
bikes offer features such as heart monitoring, different resistance and
incline levels, adjustable seats and handlebars, programmed workouts and
so on.
Buying a Recumbent Exercise Bike
Recumbent exercise bike comes in various
prices and the more you pay the more features you can expect to get. Some
of the more advanced features to look out for include: Display consoles
with readouts for time, distance, speed, calories burned, pulse/heart
rate level, revs per minute and minutes per mile. The more expensive models
also have pre-programmed workouts. Price Guide: $300.00-$2000.00
Recumbent Exercise Bike
and Weight Control
Recumbent Exercise Bikes improve health and
fitness, build muscle tissue, and develop a leaner body shape. They also
help to raise metabolism and may also help to develop a flat stomach.
To lose fat tissue, and reduce weight, workouts using Recumbent Exercise
Bicycles need to be combined with a calorie-controlled diet. Because unless
you create a calorie deficit, you can't burn fat and therefore lose weight.
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