Shopping for fitness equipment and wondering which is better - an exercise bike or treadmill? These 2 machines are probably the 2 most popular forms of exercise equipment on the market today. Each of them have their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
This article will help you decide between an exercise bike vs treadmill by listing the advantages of each.
Treadmill Advantages:
Walking is one of the easiest exercises to do - and anyone young or old, beginner or novice athlete can do it. Treadmills offer the following advantages:
#1) Folding Units Can Save Space - While bikes usually take up less space than a treadmill when in use - treadmills can often be folded up and wheeled out of the way. It's much harder to find a folding exercise bike.
#2) More Exercise Options - A treadmill can offer several different types of exercise options - from gentle walking to jogging to hard-core running. You can also do incline walking to add some higher calorie burning into the mix.
#3) More Entertainment Options - Although bikes are getting better in this area, treadmills are still the king in terms of entertainment options. For example you can get treadmills with built-in TVs, internet connections and even Web Browsers built into the console. They also tend to have more workout programs and fitness tracking options.
Exercise Bike Advantages:
Exercise bikes also have some unique benefits over treadmills:
#1) More Affordable - While a high quality motorized treadmill will probably run you at least $1000 (and more like $1800+ if you're need a runners treadmill), you can get a well made bike for around $699 or less.
#2) Lighter and More Compact - When in use, these bikes take up less space than a treadmill. Plus they tend to be lighter and easier to assemble than a treadmill.
#3) Better Choice for Rehab, Older Users, New Users or Sports Injuries - If you're injured or need to start out slow for some reason (new to exercise, need injury rehab etc.), you'll probably be better starting out on a bike, in particular a recumbent bike.
These bikes are comfortable and easier to use than most other fitness equipment. They are low to the ground with good back support. Plus it's much harder to injure yourself using them that it would be on a treadmill (where you can trip and fall).
So those are some of the main difference when it comes to the exercise bike vs treadmill debate. What you choose is really based on your goals and what you feel most comfortable with.
The good news is that there's never been a better time to buy either a treadmill or an exercise bike. The new models are just coming out and they are offering more than ever before!
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