Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bikes

ProForm GT 85 X Upright Exercise Bike	ProForm 450 UR Upright Exercise Bike	ProForm 5.0 R Recumbent Bike	ProForm XP 110 Recumbent Bike	Proform Epic 300 U Exercise Bike
Reebok RT300 Exercise Bike	Reebok RT245 Exercise Bike	HealthRider N35 Recumbent Exercise Bike	Endurance B25R Heavy Duty Recumbent Bike	Endurance B3U Commercial Grade Upright Bike
Endurance B3R Commercial Grade Recumbent Bike	Best Fitness Spinning Bike	HealthRider Exerplay 200 Upright Bike	HealthRider Exerplay 300 Recumbent Bike	Endurance B2R Recumbent Exercise Bike
Weslo Pursuit 6.0 DX Recumbent Bike	Weslo Pursuit 4.0 Exercise Bike	Endurance B25U Heavy Duty Upright Bike	Endurance B2U Upright Exercise Bike

The recumbent bike is different from the upright in tems of body positioning. Instead of sitting straight up, as you do on a real bicycle, you're sitting back, with your legs out in front of you instead of beneath you.

When I start working with someone to rehab from knee or back surgery or treatment, I usually choose the recumbent bike as a warm-up activity for several reasons:

• Its low position makes it easy to get on and off.
• It has back support, so it's more comfortable for people with back problems, people who are very overweight and pregnant women.
• It's extremely customizable - you can move the seat forward to fit it to your body.
• Without resistance, it's extremely easy and allows for joint movement without strain.
• They are very effective at improving blood circulation.

This bike isn't just for the injured, though! If you get a good speed going and give it some resistance, you can get a great cardio workout. Not only does it tone your legs, but every time you push the pedal away from your body, it's like using a leg press and you'll really work your glutes (buttocks).

The higher end recumbent bikes come with programs that allow you to simulate hills and valleys, which is a great way to throw interval training into your workout. If you really want to burn a lot of fat on a stationary bike, I recommend that you find one with these programs.