5 Great Recumbent Exercise Bicycles for Under $300

Recumbent exercise bicycles are a great alternative to traditional stationary exercise bikes. The bucket design of the seat allows people to exercise comfortably by reducing pressure and strain on the back and neck. While in a semi-supine position, you can watch television or read while working out. This low impact exercise machine delivers a full cardio work out while at the same time working those problem areas such as the thighs, hips, and glutes. Recumbent exercise bicycles offer the benefits of an effective aerobic workout to everyone, even people who suffer from chronic back pain. The price of recumbent exercise bicycles has fallen dramatically over the past few years. They are now easily affordable with many quality models available for under three hundred dollars. Now everyone can enjoy the health benefits of a recumbent bike from the comfort and privacy of their own homes.

Amazon.com offers the Magnetic Recumbent Bike Frictionless Stationary Recumbent Bicycle for just under $200 and it qualifies for free shipping. The magnetic recumbent bike is available in patterned silver, black or grey. It features oversized pedals with easy-fit straps which provide a safe effective workout. The bike includes large over-sezed foot pedals with easy-fit straps for a safe and a more effective workout. The bike functions include: time, speed, distance, calories, odometer and pulse.

CarbonCart.com features the Phoenix® MB608 Magnetic Recumbent Bike for $199.99. This bike features a magnetic resistance system which makes your cardio workout even more affective with eight different exercise levels. The sleek design is sturdy and durable and the frame is adjustable. The oversize easy-to-read monitor provides electronic information on speed, distance, time, estimated calories burned, and scan functions.

TheGinkamos.com offers the Edge 288 Exercise Bikefor around $200. This bike features eight levels of resistance, a tension control system, and hand pulse sensors which monitor your heart rate as you exercise. The bike's control panel tracks time, distance, speed, RPMs, scan, and calories. The bike's seat is fully adjustable and the pedals are oversized.

On the higher end, Bayou Fitness features the Keys Triumph 6.0 Recumbent Exercise Bicycle for just under $300. This bicycle features 16 levels of magnetic resistance and can pre-set for plateau, interval, manual, heart rate and other programs. The electronic display monitors time, speed, distance, calories / watts, level of intensity and heart rate. This bike features hand pulse sensors and is ergonomically designed for a comfortable effective workout.

In the mid-price range, Overstock.com has the Crescendo Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bike for under $250.00. This is a heavy duty bike with multi-levels of magnetic resistance. The electronic display monitors pulse, elapsed time, speed, calories burned, distance, and miles. The seat is fully adjustable and the heavy duty frame is safe up to 250lbs.

Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Recumbent-Frictionless-Stationary-Bicycle/dp/B000M2QZSC/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1218754991&sr=1-9

Bayou Fitness. http://www.bayoufitness.com/Keys-Triumph-6.0R-Recumbent-Exercise-Bike-282?zmam=2856867&zmas=1&zmac=9&zmap=Tri-6.0

CarbonCart.com. http://www.carboncart.com/ap/SportingGoods/B000LH4VDO/

TheGinkamos. http://www.theginkamos.com/?_puri=astore.amazon.com%2Fthegi02-20%2Fdetail%2FB000IT9ZOA

Overstock.com. http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Crescendo-Fitness-Recumbent-Exercise-Bike/2302078/product.html?cid=130489&fp=F&srccode=cii_1038957&cpncode=12-61996013-2