How a Cross Trainer Compares to a Recumbent Bike

A recumbent bike offers better low-impact exercise when compared to upright bikes. It adds extra support to your back and reduces strain on your upper body, knees, and ankles.

But have you heard of a recumbent cross trainer? It’s uniquely designed to eliminate joint pain and deliver a total body workout – no compromises to workout quality or your joints.

The FreeStep Recumbent Cross Trainer has a few significant advantages over a recumbent bike that are worth considering. Let’s break them down:

How the FreeStep Compares to a Recumbent Bike

Benefits of a Recumbent Cross Trainer

Real Zero-Impact Exercise

The repetitive circular, pedaling motion of a recumbent bike can cause knee shearing and inflammation. FreeStep Patented Stride Technology prevents knee shear, following a unique linear path that prevents the knees from traveling over the toes while stabilizing the hips and back.

In a recent survey, 93% of participants said the FreeStep delivers less stress on the knees and back than other cardio options.

An Effective Total Body Workout

You can get more from your cardio workouts. Where most cardio machines isolate one muscle group, FreeStep combines upper and lower body resistance training so you can tone and strengthen your arms, legs, core, and back in one feel-good workout.

A Better Calorie Burner

Trying to increase your calorie burn? Just because you’re going low impact doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice effectiveness. FreeStep is proven to burn 17.4% more calories per hour than a recumbent bike. That means you can burn way more calories in less time and reach your goals faster.

There are definitely some low-impact benefits of a recumbent bike – a recumbent cross trainer just amplifies those benefits and gives you more relief and a better all-around workout. With FreeStep, you don’t have to compromise anything.