Exercise guide
Recumbent Bike
The Recumbent Bike provides seated cardiovascular exercise with the back supported and the pedals positioned in front of the body. The quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves contribute to each pedal cycle.
Training context
Understanding the Recumbent Bike
The supported seating position may feel more accessible than upright cycling or running for some users. Resistance, cadence, and duration can be adjusted for easy recovery work or more demanding conditioning.
Calorie values displayed by the machine are estimates based on limited information. They should not be treated as exact measurements or compared directly between different machines.
Technique overview
Adjust the seat before increasing resistance
Move the seat so the knee remains slightly bent at the farthest pedal position without the hips rocking. Begin at an easy resistance and establish a smooth cadence. Increase effort gradually while keeping the feet secure and the back supported, then reduce resistance before stopping.
Treat this as an overview and use a range, pace, and setup you can control.