Friday, September 20, 2013

What are the pros and cons of upright vs recumbent exercise bikes?

recumbent exercise bike advantages and disadvantages
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Does one burn more calories than the other? Any other advantages or disadvantages that you know of?

Thanks!



Answer
I prefer recumbent due to lowerback safety.

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Is a bike machine the same as running or walking?




Aubrey


Does it exercise and strengthen a person's body in the same way? Running in my neighborhood isn't really an option for me.
Will it help a person become a better runner?



Answer
nope, the bike has advantages and disadvantages. Bike riding does burn off calories but not as much as running, however the muscles associated with bike riding are different and you may avoid many of the injuries from not properly running with good form by riding a bike, as well as bike riding has a lower rate of injury from a lack of shock and misalignment of the knee joint. That's why I love riding a bike more than running. they also have a bike style called recumbent, of which you lay back reclined while you cycle. this is very supportive of the back and can be a very comfortable way to exercise.




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