The 7 Best Recumbent Bikes for At-Home Workouts

NordicTrack has long been a benchmark company for at-home workout equipment, and this recumbent bike is no exception. This is one of the few recumbent bikes on the market with a full HD touchscreen, which allows riders to stream workouts and participate in virtual global rides.

This bike comes with a free one-year subscription to the riding program, iFit, which also automatically adjusts resistance on the bike based on the workout you choose.

The bike has 26 resistance levels, a light, comfortable seat with horizontal adjustments, and is incredibly quiet. This is one of the more expensive recumbent bikes on the market, but if this is your main form of exercise, it’s worth the splurge.

The Schwinn 270 might not have a fancy touchscreen, but its control panel resembles a model you might see at a high-end gym.

Its readout features plenty of manual and preprogrammed workouts—including rolling hills, intervals, distance and speed work—plus there are tracking stats and user-friendly buttons.

This bike also has Bluetooth connectivity, so you can sync it with the RideSocial App on a separate device to virtually ride with friends in real time. Its build is sturdy and durable, with the same smooth feel as a commercial-grade fitness center machine.

While all recumbent bikes aim for comfort in riding position, this model is specifically designed for body-weight distribution to ease pressure on your feet, knees, and back. The pedals cant inwards for more comfort, and there are a dozen seat position to choose from.

There are 20 levels of resistance and 10 different preprogrammed workouts—not a bad package—and the bike's display is easy to read and navigate. Another plus is that the handlebar grips have heart rate monitors.

Use your favorite workout tracking tool or app with this Bluetooth-enabled recumbent bike. Riders can set goals, track their progress, and save workouts with the user-friendly connectivity.

This bike has 25 workout programs, and if you subscribe to Ride the World, you can access dozens of routes around the globe. The handlebars feature integrated controls for resistance and incline adjustments, and can be set in a range of positions, plus the bike comes with a wireless heart rate chest strap, along with the heart rate monitor on the grips.

Get two workouts at once with this affordable recumbent bike. It has a wide, comfortable seat with easy adjustments and eight levels of magnetic resistance in the pedals. It also features easy-to-adjust arm exercise handles.

This bike has a basic digital monitor with a readout that tracks elapsed time, calories, distance, and counts per minute. The handlebars have dual grips for longer riding comfort and there are wheels at the base.

A recumbent bike takes up more space by design, but this is among the smaller, simpler models. It weighs just 66 pounds and has wheels for maneuvering around your space when not in use, making it more portable than others on this list.

It's a great choice for at-home physical therapy, or riders with less mobility. The resistance can be changed with a simple knob similar to spin bikes, and the bike has a secure tablet holder.

The monitor is basic and the controls are simple as well, with real-time readouts for calories, distance, speed, and elapsed time. Since this model is smaller and lighter, it won’t feel as sturdy as the heavier bikes.

This recumbent bike has a user-friendly “step through” design to increase ease and safety while getting on and off. This makes it a great option for seniors, anyone with mobility challenges, or someone recovering from an injury. The bike has eight levels of magnetic resistance, and heart rate sensors in the grips.

The LCD display is large and easy to read, and tracks distance, calories burned, time elapsed, and current speed, plus it displays heart rate information. The seat is wide and comfortable, but it can be tricky to adjust.