Recumbent Exercise Bikes

Nowadays, diets and exercise regimens are all the rage. Whether you want to lose some weight or just stay in shape, it is a good idea to purchase exercise equipment to keep in your home so that you don’t have to hit the gym or leave your house every time you want to exercise (how ’bout a home gym?). One example of a piece of exercise equipment that you may want to buy for your personal use is the recumbent exercise bike.

What Is a Recumbent Exercise Bike?

The two common types of exercise bikes are the recumbent exercise bike and the upright stationary bike. Even though upright stationary bikes have been in use for several decades, recumbent exercise bikes have become quite popular. The difference between the two types of bikes is that an individual stands up using an upright stationary exercise bike but sits down while using a recumbent exercise bike. While each form of exercise bike has its own respective advantages and disadvantages, you will likely find that recumbent exercise bikes better serve your needs if you’re looking for a low-impact exercise machine to help stay in shape or lose weight.

Advantages of the Recumbent Exercise Bike

The advantages of the recumbent exercise bike relates to its unique design, specifically in the design of the handle and the frame. This type of exercise bike is far more ergonomic than the upright stationary bike, which means that riders will be able to achieve maximum fitness results because the recumbent exercise bikes forces them into an optimum training position. Training with the recumbent exercise bike involves the use of many of your muscles and works those muscles to a greater intensity than training with another piece of equipment.

Another advantage of the recumbent exercise bike is that many are equipped with saddles that are anatomically designed for the comfort of the rider. This allows the rider to enjoy a more comfortable rehab and cardiovascular workout.

Brands of Recumbent Exercise Bikes

If you’ve never purchased a recumbent exercise bike before, you may wonder which brands are the most trusted for this type of bike. Fortunately, you will be pleased with the quality of all the recumbent exercise bikes we offer here at Total Fitness Equipment. We have a number of different quality recumbent bike brands in our inventory so that our customers can enjoy freedom of choice. A few of the recumbent bike brands we offer include the following:

• Cascade

• Precor

• Vision Fitness

• Inspire Fitness

• And more!

For more information about the recumbent exercise bikes we offer here at Total Fitness Equipment, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our staff will be happy to help you find the perfect recumbent exercise bike for your needs.