Calories Burned On Recumbant Bike?
 

I have a LifeGear Recumbant Bike that I bought recently and tried it for the first time today, I biked for an hour with speeds ranging from 15-20 km/h (9-12 mp/h) and it said I burned almost 1400 calories, it will only count up to 999.9 so it started over and by the time I was done it had counted almost another 400 calories, I think this is a bit much??? Im guessing the real total is about half of that around 600-700 since that is what alot of the online calculators ive found have said...does this seem about right?

Bicycling - 10-11.9 mph (light)
626 calories in 1 hr

Bicycling - 12-13.9 mph (moderate)
835 calories in 1 hr

Bicycling - stationary, light
574 calories in 1 hr

Bicycling - stationary, moderate
730 calories in 1 hr

This does seem way too high. 1400 in one hour at moderate level is way over. I would also say it could be above 500-600 depending if it has arm handles that move and if it's elevated. Take that info into consideration too. Don't forget weight matters too.

P.s. I am also considering either getting a bike or gazelle. What bike did u get. I was leaning toward a new balance upright 6.0 eventhough I am very very heavy, cause it seems like a stable bike and is in my price range. Any input?

well im on a budget so even though I would have liked something much better I got:

PT Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bike
Recumbent style bike gives a great workout while reducing back strain.

17,6 lbs. (8 kg) flywheel with V-belt drive
One-window display shows time, speed, distance and scan
Double stitched large foam padding with adjustable seat positions for all leg lengths
Seat folds for easy storage
Large, non-skid foot pedals with safety straps
Curved foam grips
Smooth, silent magnetic resistance system
Smooth, quiet, durable, compact & comfortable

Picture: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/atta...1&d=1137278426

It was $150.00 on sale, from Canadian Tire. I figured I should get a recumbant bike because then I will be able to exercise on it for longer periods of time, a normal upright would be uncomfortable for me at my weight right now. Although I know their better, and you burn more calories, I figured it would be no use to get something I wasnt going to use even if I did burn more calories on it.

Look for something in your price range, try it out first too if you can and make sure it is returnable and has a warrenty, just in case! lol Good luck!

I have looked at recumbent and uprights and eventhough u should be using abs more in uprights many people just cheat and lean over. U can do the same on an upright. But as far as calories burned it should be the same on both unless u add in extras, like weights or arm exercises while using the bike. This is where in truth the recumbent is better suited for such activities. Good luck with ur program!