Recumbent Bike
Bike in reclined seated position for comfortable cardio, ideal for active recovery and back pain.
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Recumbent Bike: Comfort and Cardio
The recumbent bike offers a reclined seated position with back support, eliminating all back tension. Ideal for active recovery, elderly or back problems.
Muscles Targeted
Quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings.
Execution
- Adjust seat: slight knee bend at bottom of pedal stroke.
- Pedal at steady cadence, 60-80 RPM.
- Vary resistance to modulate effort.
Duration
30 to 45 minutes.
Target Audience
Beginners, seniors, active recovery, back problems.