Recumbent bike question

[jaminmd]

Hi everyone. I hurt my foot and would like to try a recumbent bike for exercise in order to give my foot time to heal. I usually walk, do aerobics & kickboxing, and I like an intense workout. I have never used a recumbent bike and have no desire to join a gym.

Can I get a good cardio workout on one of these? I haven't been on a bike since I was 12. I found some with good reviews on Amazon but want to make sure I'll still sweat if I use it. Thanks.

 

[ohMom]

the recumbent bike is my DH preferred cardio machine, for me at the peak of my fitness it was not challenging...however, I would think if you could crank up the resistance high enough you'd get your HR up

 

[cewait]

Honestly, if you are in great condition, most of the ones aimed at the home market are designed to be a clothes hanger.

If you really want a recumbent, look to a club level one (i.e. Life Fitness). Or for a better overall body workout, look for an Ergometer... better known as an indoor rowing machine. I have used these through my many periods of recovering from injury...