Recumbent Bikes

Recumbent Bikes are great low impact cardio machines that provide more support and comfort to users as opposed to an upright exercise bike. A recumbent bike is a great choice for those after an easy-to-use cardio machine that you can spend hours on. With a large backrest and wide comfort seat, the recumbent bike alleviates back discomfort and joint pressure. The reclining nature of the rehabilitation bike means you can work up a sweat without risking injury or strain, making these machines perfect for people undergoing physical rehabilitation. Recumbent bikes are also popular amongst seniors, beginners and people with limited fitness capabilities. For veteran cyclists, the recumbent bike can be a great alternative after retiring from on road riding.

Recumbent bikes focus on training your major muscle groups in the lower body including the quads, calves, glutes, hamstrings and even lower abs. Recumbent bikes offer multiple fitness benefits from burning calories, improving mobility, increasing muscle mass and improving cardiovascular health. Recumbent bikes can burn up to the same amount of calories as their equivalent upright exercise bike, while offering users the added back support.

With a wider seat and back rest, the recumbent bike provides riders with more support and comfort, encouraging longer training sessions. Lifespan Fitness recumbent seats are designed with proper ergonomics in mind to reduce lower back pain and promote proper posture. Some seats are fitted with a clear mesh back rest allowing for excellent ventilation during tough workouts. Whilst other models have a thicker contoured back rest and seat that sculpts to the body, providing proper lumbar support where you need it most. Most models have great seat adjustability making the recumbent bike accommodating to users of any size. Seat distance can be adjusted to ensure correct and safe riding positioning. Higher end models have a quick release lever allowing you to make quick adjustments while you ride, otherwise a pin lock is fitted onto our standard bikes.

With handlebars on both sides, the recumbent design encourages a natural hand placement making it easier for those with mobility challenges to balance themselves. Pulse sensors are fitted onto the handlebars, allowing you to monitor your heart rate while riding. Handlebars are also connected to the console giving riders the option lean forward and complete higher intensity rides that activate the lower abdominals. Unlike exercise bikes or spin bikes, pedals on a recumbent bike are positioned in front of the body, this design is better for beginners as you don’t have to hold yourself up while riding.

All Lifespan Fitness recumbent bikes have resistance levels to help you set the intensity of your ride and challenge yourself to a higher resistance workout. Standard models will have manual adjustable resistance which allows you to adjust the resistance dial to fine tune your workout. Whereas, higher end models will have automatic variable resistance where tension is adjusted via the push of a button. Higher performing models will also have a pre-set resistance of up to 32 levels, making it both suitable for a bigger range of fitness levels and for riders with muscle development goals. Otherwise, a lower resistance is suitable for users focused on undergoing light exercise. All models have magnetic resistance and a belt drivetrain, making your ride as smooth and consistent as possible. This combination also produces a silent ride making it a great piece of home gym equipment. Flywheels are fitted at the front of every recumbent bike ranging from 5kg, 6kg up to 7kg. A heavier flywheel carries more momentum for a smoother ride, this will also help maintain consistency during interval training.

All recumbent bikes feature a display screen integrated into the console with most models including an intuitive feedback system. Standard LCD display screens will relay workout feedback including time, speed, distance, calories, pulse. Advanced displays will also track watts and RPM. Pre-set programs are available on higher end models, a great feature for riders looking for customisable workouts. Pre-set workouts are great for beginners as they guide riders through workouts. A USB port and AUX input is also available on bigger models enabling riders to stay entertained while riding. Higher performing models will also have an integrated fan, keeping you cool during sweaty sessions.

Although recumbent bikes aren’t as compact as other cardio equipment on the market, they still make a great addition to home gyms with space to accommodate the machine. For users after a single machine to get in some light exercise or undergo rehab, a recumbent bike is all you’ll need. All Lifespan Fitness recumbent bikes have transport wheels making it easy to move the machine around the home.

Ultimately recumbent bikes can benefit any fitness level. These bikes are suitable for people who are new to working out, have certain health conditions, are recovering from injury or want to warm up before their workout. The supportive back position not only promotes good spinal alignment it also encourages users to stay on the bike for longer. Recumbent bikes are open to offering a range of fitness benefits from increasing strength and improving cardiovascular fitness all in a low-impact fashion.