Wondering how good these things are at burning off calories. I get bored very easily when on a treadmil and hate the upright stationary bikes because they are uncomfortable. I would buy a regular bike and go outside, but I am very uncomfortable with my weight right now. So would this be a good buy, since I could watch tv and what not while riding it or is it a bad buy because it doesnt do much for you.
Recumbent stationary bike?
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dlwsr300
March 17, 2010 at 10:05 am
I understand your feelings towards upright stationary bikes. They hurt my rear end too and I don’t carry a lot of weight.
They can be just as effective but they take more floorspace (about 2x) than an upright bike. The key is to keep your pedals moving at a high RPM. Don’t put a lot of tension on the wheel. It’s supposed to be a cardio workout, not a muscle strengthening one. Keep the tension/break light or none.
If you’re thinking about using it in conjunction with a spinning class video, it won’t work. Spinning classes require the riders to stand while pedaling.
Don’t feel bad about your weight. Anybody who sees exercising you will silently congratulate you for trying.