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Order Online: Recumbent Bikes
A recumbent bike places the user in a laid-back reclining position. Most recumbent users choose this type of design because their weight is distributed comfortably over a larger area. Southside Fitness stocks all the best brands like Spirit, Sole, Revolution, Matrix, Schwinn, Vision, Bodyworx & Horizon.
All of our recumbent bikes can be ordered online, we offer Australia-wide shipping at competitive prices. Alternatively, you're welcome to visit us at any of our 5 warehouses to try the bikes and get our team's advice on which exercise bike is best for your budget and fitness needs.
Intimidated? Don’t be—the Southside Fitness team works with exercise enthusiasts at every stage of their fitness journey, from beginners to professionals alike.
If you have tried a recumbent bike before and want to know if it’s the right addition to your cardio routine, read on to learn more about the many benefits to be gained by investing in the right stationary bike. As a low-impact, flexible cardio option, we know that you’ll love recumbent bikes as much as we do once you’ve got them well and truly incorporated into your weekly fitness routine.
Why You Should Use Recumbent Exercise Bikes
No matter your cycling experience, recumbent bikes are a safe, low impact, and highly beneficial way to incorporate regular cardio into your routine.
We adore that these bikes provide the following advantages, which you can obtain by purchasing a high-quality recumbent bike:
- Low Impact: If you’re used to running and hitting the streets, a recumbent bike can offer you the same great cardiovascular benefits without the hard hitting impact on your lower joints. If you’re recovering from an injury, this could be a great rehabilitation option for you.
- Adjustable Ability Level: If you’re new to fitness or getting back into a safe routine post injury or illness, a recumbent bike offers every rider the ability to adjust their difficulty level based on their unique needs. Looking to boost your current capacity? If you want to up the intensity level, recumbent bikes offer that too.
- Less Strain: Upright stationary bikes can put added strain on the lower limbs, including glutes, calves, and hamstrings. If maintaining a safe workout routine is important to you, the lower seat is a great way to manage your needs without giving up cycling altogether.
Managing an injury or prioritising an existing health concern? Speak with our team today about gaining great cardio benefits using a recumbent bike without sacrificing your safety.
Recumbent Exercise Bike FAQs
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions the Southside Fitness team receives about safely using recumbent bikes.
Is a recumbent bike a good workout?
Absolutely! Recumbent bikes offer a safe, supportive way to get in a fantastic cardio workout. They’re especially supportive on the lower limb joints and offer a great alternative to other, more impactful machines.
What are the disadvantages of a recumbent bike?
Very few! If you’re new to exercise, a recumbent bike may challenge you at first–but that’s all part of the learning curve! That said, recumbent bikes can be larger in size and take up more space than stationary and spin bikes. Talk to our team about other options available.
Can you lose belly fat on a recumbent exercise bike?
Absolutely. While weight loss is a balance of good nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle and health factors, recumbent bikes are a great way to incorporate safe and effective cardio exercise into your regular routine.
Is it OK to ride a recumbent bike everyday?
As with any exercise regime, we always recommend talking to a professional about the best routine that will help balance your goals and safe and effective recovery.
Who would benefit most from a recumbent bike?
We may be biased in saying everyone!
People who would like to enjoy cardio activity but struggle with the impact on knees and hips on more traditional machines like treadmills may find the recumbent bike a fantastic and effective alternative.
