Using a recumbent stationary bike has very many advantages, which is why this type of exercise bike has become so popular the last few years. Really, when compared to traditional up right and standing exercise bikes and elliptical trainers, the advantages come down to the following:
First, a stationary recumbent bike allows you to get a great cardio workout while sitting down. This allows you to not have to worry about your body weight being exerted on your knees, back, and other muscles, allowing you to concentrate more specifically on the cardio workout. By not having this extra stress on your body, certain people are able to get a great cardio workout in each and every day by using recumbent bikes. If you are someone with bad back, neck, or knee problems that keep you from standing up for long and extended periods of time, then maybe this type of bike is just what you need to stay in shape and keep your body's muscles, bones, and ligaments healthy at the same time.
The second benefit of such a bike is that you are not forced to hunch over to grab any kind of handles as you would with both upright exercise bikes and elliptical trainers. While this problem is not quite as big of an issue with elliptical trainers (when you grab an elliptical's handle bars you don't hunch over quite as much), it is still a very big concern. Repeating hunching over can cause serious problems for your back and neck as it puts unwanted stress on those muscles.
