Staitionary Recumbent Bike

Cynsonya

I'm fairly new. 56 days in. I started at 331lbs and am currently 303.6 so 27lbs down due to strict food weighing and logging.

I don't exercise. I work 50hrs a week on my feet and I'm completely worn out lugging this weight around by the time I get home. Plus I have a "bad" ankle (I believe it's weight related) as doctors can't find any reason for the pain and swelling. My two days off I'm still really worn down and mostly sit on the couch.

All that said, I'd like to start some kind of movement towards being healthier cardiovascularly. I'm thinking a recumbent bike would fit the bill.

Thoughts?

Also if I buy one should I just get a beginners model $200 range or wait a bit to be able to get a better $400-$500 one?

ElizabethOakes2

My mom (in her 70s) started out with a $200 recumbent from Wal-mart, then upgraded to a more expensive Weslo model that was quieter so she could ride while watching TV. She bought all these crazy "Bike" dvd's that you pedal along in front of the TV and it looks like you're biking along in Tuscany or Hawaii, or whatnot. She loves them! She's lost 40 pounds and is better cardiovascular condition that I was before I started my distance walking program!

I use it when I'm here (I'd say there but I'm here right now and looking right at it, knowing I need to ride after dinner) and it's very easy on my ankles and knees. The only problem that i have is the low-seat is a little hard on my lower back and I tuck a small pillow behind my back and it's fine.

My advice would be to get the cheaper one, and then save up for the nicest one you can buy if it works for you and you enjoy it. Another thing you might do is see if some of your local gyms have them and if they offer free trials (most gyms have a 'first time free' so you can try before you get a membership) That way you can try it out and see if it's something that will work for you before you spend the money on one.

Cynsonya

ElizabethOakes2 wrote: »

My advice would be to get the cheaper one, and then save up for the nicest one you can buy if it works for you and you enjoy it.

Thanks! This is what I was thinking. I have one in my Amazon cart chilling. I think I'm going to just buy it as opposed to waiting another month or two on getting a pricier model. I can always upgrade and donate it to a friend later if I choose.