recumbent bike vs upright bike

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recumbent bike vs upright bike
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RECUMBENT BIKE

• A recumbent bicycle differs from a standard,
  stationary bicycle and elliptical machine
  primarily in how you position yourself on the
  device.

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upright bike

• Upright stationary exercise bikes have been
  around a long time but recumbent stationary
  exercise bikes have become very popular.

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Differences

• RECUMBENT BIKE

• UPRIGHT BIKE

• Rider's body sits well into the bike frame.
• Rider is in a more comfortable and natural
  reclined body position which help reduce body
  fatigue and eliminate muscle soreness in the
  upper body.
• Seat is much more comfortable, often times just
  as comfortable as your average office chair.

• Rider's body sits above the bike frame like the
  more traditional bicycle you grew up riding as a
  kid.
• If sitting correctly, the rider should be
  slightly hunched over with a slight bend in the
  neck and back.This may create soreness and
  fatigue.
• Seat is smaller like it is on a more traditional
  bicyele.

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Benefits

• RECUMBENT BIKE

• UPRIGHT BIKE

• Recumbent bikes are easier on the lower back
  (lumbar spine) due to the way that you sit in the
  bike. While an upright bike has you hunched over
  the handlebars, a recumbent bike encourages
  better spinal posture.
• Recumbent bikes are gentle on all your joints.
  Your lower back is supported by the bucket seat
  and your knees and ankles are protected from
  potential injurious impact.

• An upright bike gives you a more consistent
  workout when relating to outdoor riding, since
  the upright places the rider in a similar body
  position.
• Upright bikes also ensure youre working the same
  muscles that are using with outdoor riding, which
  is more of a whole body exercise. Where as a
  recumbent mostly requires use of your glutes,
  quads, hamstrings, calves and tibilais anterior
  muscles.

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Benefits(CONTINUE)

• RECUMBENT BIKE

• UPRIGHT BIKE

• The fact that the seat is larger on a recumbent
  bike tends to be one of the most enticing
  features. An upright bike generally has a smaller
  seat and can be uncomfortable for many riders.
• Recumbent bikes are generally safer because you
  cannot stand up on the pedals. This eliminates
  many of the injuries that occur when using an
  upright bike.

• The upright bike works the abdominal
  muscles since you are keeping the body upright
  and supporting your workout. Since you are in a
  reclined position on a recumbent bike there is
  little to no use of the abdominal muscles.
• There is also more of an upper body arm
  workout since you are engaging the biceps,
  triceps, and shoulders in the upright position.

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Benefits(CONTINUE)

• RECUMBENT BIKE

• UPRIGHT BIKE

• A recumbent bike is a good choice for most people
  with neurological conditions since the bike
  provides a workout for individuals of all ability
  levels. It is safe and provides a low impact
  total body workout.
• Due to the low impact the recumbent bike reduces
  the risk of pain and can build strength. If your
  back and hips are affected by rheumatoid
  arthritis, a recumbent bike may be easier to use
  due to the reclining position with your weight
  spread over your back and buttocks.

• Upright bikes have a smaller footprint, therefore
  take up less space in your home or gym.

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COMPARISION TABLE
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Recumbent Bike Pros Cons

• Pros

• Cons

• Practical for obese or elderly people This is
  the one piece of equipment that overweight, obese
  or elderly people can use in all safety. Indeed,
  the machine gently positions your body in such a
  way so as to take the weight off your knees and
  joints, which largely eliminates the risk of
  injuries. 
• More comfortable As previously mentioned,
  theres really no beating the comfort factor when
  it comes to stationary recumbent bikes.

• Can be boring for some Although for the most
  part a reclined position offers more comfort than
  the traditional upright, more energetic people
  might not exactly like the idea of sitting in
  such position for an hour.
• More expensive than upright Admittedly,
  recumbent bikes do come in a wide range of
  prices. However, these models tend to be costlier
  than upright bikes, as well as bulkier. 

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Recumbent Bike Pros Cons (Continue)

• Pros

• Cons

• Easy to do two things at once This is one of the
  rare fitness machines that are actually silent
  and comfortable enough to allow you to do two
  things at the same time. This way, athletes can
  lounge back and exercise while watch their
  favorite movie, read a book or magazine or even
  use their tablets.

• Not suitable for people with limited floor space
  One major issue with recumbent bikes is that they
  tend to take quite a large amount of floor space,
  something that can be detrimental to anyone with
  limited living quarters. They arent exactly easy
  to store away either, especially when compared
  with mini-steppers or upright bikes. 

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Points to Keep in Mind

• Check to make sure the stationary bike is
  positioned so all moving parts are allowed safe
  clearance.
• Ensure there is adequate room to safely mount and
  dismount the bike.
• Position the handlebar and seat height before
  beginning to cycle. Find your perfect position in
  the seat. Proper positioning is important so that
  you have a safe and effective workout. Keep in
  mind that pain in the front of your knee usually
  means there is too much knee bend and pain in the
  back means there is too little knee bend. Read
  more about how to set up your bike for maximum
  benefits.

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Points to Keep in Mind