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Which bicycle will burn more calories Recumbent or Upright Bicycle? You can go faster with less effort on a recumbent, but you can use your body weight on an upright..
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Not sure which will burn more calories, but if all you want the bike for is that, just go for the upright, it'll probably be less expensive than the recumbent (unless you're going for a really high-end upright). I have a recumbent delta trike that I really enjoy.
These start at around $1200 for the model I have. The Sun SX starts between $700 - $900 and that was a year ago on those prices. I use it for exercise and take it to the grocery store, etc. I don't drive (an automobile) and like the stability of the trike much better than an upright 2 wheeler. I also like the recumbent format better for my back and balance. I am thinking about a 2-wheel recumbent in the near future, but would still use the trike around town. I would like to get the 2 wheel as it would be faster and easier for touring, not to mention lighter weight as the trike weighs 50 lbs, lol!
Not sure which will burn more calories, but if all you want the bike for is that, just go for the upright, it'll probably be less expensive than the recumbent (unless you're going for a really high-end upright). I have a recumbent delta trike that I really enjoy.
These start at around $1200 for the model I have. The Sun SX starts between $700 - $900 and that was a year ago on those prices. I use it for exercise and take it to the grocery store, etc. I don't drive (an automobile) and like the stability of the trike much better than an upright 2 wheeler. I also like the recumbent format better for my back and balance. I am thinking about a 2-wheel recumbent in the near future, but would still use the trike around town. I would like to get the 2 wheel as it would be faster and easier for touring, not to mention lighter weight as the trike weighs 50 lbs, lol!
Treadmill vs Recumbent bike vs Elliptical?
The Dude
which one would you go with and why
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If money and space were no object, I'd alternate all three to mix things up. Since space and $ are limited, I went with an elliptical. I'm pretty sure that it burns the most calories (definitely more than the treadmill unless you run) and its a good work out without having to run! Weight bearing exercise is also better for your bones.
If money and space were no object, I'd alternate all three to mix things up. Since space and $ are limited, I went with an elliptical. I'm pretty sure that it burns the most calories (definitely more than the treadmill unless you run) and its a good work out without having to run! Weight bearing exercise is also better for your bones.
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