With reclining or bucket seats - they're different than older, standard upright bikes (which look more like an outdoor bike).
Your body is placed in a semi reclining position and your legs angle out in front of you to reach the pedals instead of hanging down as on an upright bike.
These bikes are also better for those who are new to exercising and the elderly who want a more gentle comfortable workout.
Plus because recumbent bikes are lower to the ground they feel safer - and you can easily watch TV while your pedalling for some workout entertainment.
Recumbent bikes also provide more efficient blood flow throughout your body when exercising and help to work the abdominal muscles more.
Recumbent bikes tend to focus more on your hamstrings and glutes (which many people prefer) whereare upright bikes exercise mainly works your quadriceps.
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There are several manufacturers on the market that make recumbent stationary bikes. In the under $1000 category good brands include Livestrong, NordicTrack and Schwinn.
In the higher end category, you can find Sole and Smooth bikes. And the king of recumbent bikes is hands-down Lifecycle - who makes bikes for the commercial market like health clubs and gyms (but are on the expensive side).
Buying Tips:
Other considerations when looking at a recumbent bike are:
1) Seat Adjustments - Is it easy to adjust the seat horizontally? (Some high end bikes even let you adjust it vertically). This means anyone can find a seat-to-pedal length that feels comfortable for them.
2) Built-In Workouts - If you get bored easily or just like to challenge yourself, having built-in workouts is essential. Lots is obviously better in this area.
3) Backlit Console - This is especially important if lighting is limited in your workout. A backlit console makes it much easier to read your workout stats and track your progress.
So those are some advantages to recumbent stationary bikes - as well as where to find the top brands and what to look for when buying. Follow these tips and you're more likely to find a better bike for you.
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