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Two types of exercising bikes are available on the market; the upright stationery and recumbent exercise bikes. In this post, we are going to focus on the benefits older people can rip from using the recumbent exercise bikes. The bike is built to ensure that older people can remain part of the exercise lot and help lose weight alongside staying fit. The bike can be used at home or at the gym. Either way, the benefits still apply.
The recumbent bike is very common in health clubs, physiotherapy centers and treatment centers. They are used to help previously injured individuals get back in shape due to their ease to use and comfort. However, it is also a very important machine when it comes to older people’s nature of exercise. The benefits older people can get from using recumbent bikes include:
Back support
Recumbent bikes are designed to allow the user cycle in a more reclined position due to the backrest build on it. You can pedal for as long as your power allows you without back discomfort. Unlike the stationery upright bike which becomes very uncomfortable to sit on after a half an hour of cycling. It even forces you to get off it and stop exercise before hitting your exercise climax or get pads to make the seat thicker.
The recumbent bike seat is not any different from the house chairs. Using it is as comfortable as being in a car while the other bike is as uncomfortable as pedaling on a bicycles saddle. Older people will find it beneficial to exercise on the recumbent bike.
Large and soft bucket seat
Unlike the small and hard saddle seats found on upright stationery bikes, recumbent bikes have large and soft bucket seats. These seats are very comfortable for older people who prefer to put all their weight on the exercising bike. They do not cause soreness between upper most parts where legs join after long paddling hours.
Injury risk free
To use a recumbent bike, one has to step into it, sit down and then resume paddling. The upright stationery bike demands of users to stand and alternatingly swing between pedals using their legs. This is a very dangerous and uncomfortable way for older people to exercise. The design of a recumbent bike allows for injury risk free exercising such that users cannot fall off it.
Easy to adjust
The adjusting mechanism for recumbent bikes is very easy. It is also done when the user is already seated in the bikes seat. The bicycle is adjusted by turning a handle, then sliding the seat into the desired position before using a knob to tighten it. Upright stationery bikes have adjusting pins, which should be done when the rider is off the bike.
Exercising options
Unlike the upright stationery bike, which just offers a vigorous exercise option, the recumbent bike has a variety of options such that both an athlete and a patient can use it. You can choose to do an easy level riding or vigorous cycling exercise.
Offers a reading or watching alternative
If you are worried about catching up with the newspaper headlines and exercising in the morning, then cancel that worry if you get a recumbent bike. There is a book or electronic monitor gadget rest where you can do reading or watching as you exercise to save on time.
