Recumbent Bikes

Would you like to work on your health, improve your mobility, do recovery training or do you just want to work on your fitness and lose weight? Then a recumbent bike is ideal. A Recumbent bike offers you a seated low-impact workout for your lower body. This makes them very popular with physiotherapists, gyms, the elderly and people who need to recuperate. Recumbent bikes are easy to use and very accessible for every type of athlete.

What is a recumbent bike?

Recumbent bikes (recumbent means reclining / leaning), also known as recumbent bikes, sitting bikes and chair bikes, are special fitness equipment designed for cycling in a lying position. As a user, you sit in a chair with a backrest and with your legs extended forward to reach the pedals. Because you sit in a leaning position, your back and joints are simultaneously relieved (low-impact workouts). This makes the recumbent bikes ideal for people who are older, need rehabilitation, have a physical disability or suffer from back problems, for example. Of course, you can also train well as an athlete on a recumbent bike.

For whom is a recumbent bike suitable?

The big difference with an exercise bike is that you get more support on a recumbent bike and in a different way. This unique design makes a recumbent bike suitable for a wide range of different athletes. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner, need rehabilitation or are already more experienced. For example, people who could benefit from a recumbent bicycle are:

People with back and/or neck problems: Due to the lying position you experience a better distribution of your weight, which ensures less pressure on your back and neck. For example, it can provide relief if you have chronic pain or conditions and still want to maintain or even improve your health and fitness.

Seniors and people with limited mobility: The recumbent bikes have a lower entry and a stable sitting position, which makes it nice for the elderly and people with limited mobility.

The regular athlete; Even if you have no physical problems or limitations, a recumbent bike is great for training. For example, alternate the exercise bike or cross trainer with a recumbent bike session every now and then.

Is a recumbent bike also suitable for rehabilitation?

Certainly, a recumbent bike is very suitable for rehabilitation purposes, many therapists and rehabilitation specialists even recommend training on a recumbent bike for various reasons:

Reduced strain: Because you ""sit"" in a lying position, it is less strain on your back, neck, shoulders and buttocks. This can be very nice and relieving for people who have to do rehabilitation training after surgery, or need to strengthen certain muscle areas in the lower body.

Low impact training: When you cycle on a recumbent bike, you always experience a so-called low-impact training. This means that you put less strain on your joints such as knees and hips. This makes a recumbent bike a good option for people with arthritis or other conditions that limit movement.

Targeted muscle training: You train your leg muscles in a very targeted manner on a recumbent bike. Training on a recumbent bike helps you build your (leg) muscle strength and lower body in a controlled manner.

Extra stability: Because the recumbent bikes (compared to an exercise bike and cross trainer) have a special seat, you can sit more comfortably and more stable. This can help if you need to build up balance and/or strength, for example.

What are the advantages of a recumbent bike?

Recumbent bikes are slightly less known than the traditional exercise bike and cross trainer, but they are becoming increasingly popular among home users but also in professional environments such as physiotherapy practices, gyms and hotels. That is not without reason because the recumbent bikes offer several advantages such as:

• A low-impact workout
• A targeted (leg) muscle training
• Extra comfortable (seating) comfort
• A more stable position
• Ideal for rehabilitation

What should you pay attention to when buying a recumbent bike?

Would you like to buy a recumbent bike for at home or for your professional environment (such as a gym or physio practice)? Then it is important that it perfectly matches your wishes and needs (or those of your clients). To make the best choice, you can take various criteria into account, such as:

Seat comfort: The chair and seat should be comfortable and adjustable. A good adjustable chair and seat reduce the strain on your back, neck, etc., allowing you to train comfortably.

The adjustability: Check whether the seat of the recumbent bike is adjustable. This allows you to adjust the position to your height and training preferences. Also check whether the backrest is adjustable. This way you always have the right pedaling position and you can get the most out of your training.

User-friendliness: A good recumbent bike must be stable and sturdy. This is especially important in a professional/commercial environment where the recumbent bike is often used.

Display / console: Almost all recumbent bikes have a monitor or display to keep track of data. Check whether there is a clear and easy-to-use display / monitor. This increases the efficiency and enjoyment of your training.

Available programs and functions: Different recumbent bikes offer you different training programs and functions. For example, various recumbent bikes have preset programs, heart rate monitoring, links with apps and other options to keep track of your training. But some recumbent bikes also have the option of radio and streaming services so that you can listen to your favorite music or watch a series.

The available space: Decide carefully in advance where you want to place the recumbent bike. Measure the desired location carefully with sufficient distance to the left and right of the device for getting on and off. Because you lie down, so to speak, they take up more space compared to an exercise bike.

Which brands of recumbent bicycles are there?

In our range you will only find the best mid-range to high-end air bikes. Well-known brands you can find with us include:

• Life Fitness
• Schwinn
• Nautilus
• Spirit Fitness
• Tunturi
• Matrix
• And much more

Need help choosing your new recumbent bike?

Would you like to buy a recumbent bike? But are you still not sure which one would best suit your wishes and needs? We will be happy to help you with all your questions. You can reach our recumbent bike specialists by telephone at +31(0)413-256800 or send an email. Or visit our store in Volkel, Netherlands.