Recumbent Bike vs Regular Bike

LilBrat71

Hi Everyone!

I have a Mongoose bike and I try to ride 3 - 4 times a week. However, I have back and neck problems and was wondering if a recumbent bike would enable me to ride longer. It seems as though you would not burn as many calories on a recumbent bike though. True?

Thanks in advance and have a great day!!

mustangurl

i would think you burn about the same cause your legs are still moving, you're just in a different position. you might be able to pump your arms better on a recumbent which would help elevate your HR. i personally prefer a recumbent bike because it is easier on your back and your tushy!!!!!

Shannon023

I ride a recumbent bike at the gym, just because it puts less pressure on my back. I'm not sure what the calorie difference is between them though.

LilBrat71

Thank you so much! I'm a little new to this so I apologize for the late response. I used to have a stationary recumbent bike like they have at the gym but I sold it a while back. I get very bored very easily So... I began taking my bike to a local trail where I can safely ride and see deer and wild turkey and armadillos I enjoy the scenery so it doesn't seem like much work for me. But... I hurt my neck within the first few days of riding and I already had a previous neck injury so I was looking into a recumbent bike. Since this post, I have priced them and was unpleasantly surprised! So... for now I will stick with my regular bike and get through it

Have a great weekend and thank you again!!!!!!!!!!!!