What Is a Recumbent Exercise Bike?
“Recumbent” means lying down or laid back. That is the best way to describe the body’s position when using a recumbent exercise bike. This position makes the bike user friendly for beginners, seasoned veterans and people who like to read while they are working out. Recumbent bikes come in various versions and models. Some of them are are very basic and can be folded up and put into a closet, and there are more fancy types that have digital screens, built-in heart rate monitors, workout fans and even MP3 player hook-ups.