Video: How to Use the Recumbent Bike Machine for Cardio Exercise

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Learn how to use the recumbent bike, which is a great workout for people with back trouble, in this free exercise video tutorial on using gym equipment.

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I'd like to talk to you now about another piece of cardiovascular equipment, the recumbent bike. The recumbent bike is an excellent cardiovascular machine for those people that have issues with their lower back, because in the recumbent bike the lower back is supported by a back rest. Simply mount the bike by sitting in the seat with your back up against the back support, your feet on the pedals, and on your hands either on the side handles or the upper handles. Since nobody ever forgets how to ride a bike, just pedal. One thing that's important to remember is the position of the seat. If the seat is up too close, the knees don't get a chance to extend. If the seat's too far back, the leg locks out in full extension, which is what you don't want. You want to position the seat so that when the pedal is fully extended there's a slight bend in your knee. There are 2 sets of handles that you can hold onto. The handles up front and the handles on the side, or you can choose to put your hands on your lap or read a book because after all you're just pedaling.

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How to Use the Recumbent Bike Machine for Cardio Exercise

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