Submitted by: Melissa Johnston

Trying to decide between an exercise bike or a treadmill? These are two of the most popular types of fitness equipment on the market. And each one gives you unique benefits.

This article will give you the benefits of each so that you can decide which fits your needs best:

Treadmill Benefits:

#1 Great Exercise Variety

A treadmill gives you a bit more variety than an exercise bike. You can walk or run – or even walk on a high incline or even decline. This helps to change your workout up a bit and add some new challenges.

#2 Folding To Save You Space

Many treadmills will fold up and come with wheels on the bottom so that they can be wheeled out of the way. This makes them a great choice if you have limited space in your workout area.

(However it should be said that when it use, bikes usually take up less space overall than a treadmill that is unfolded).

#3 More Workout “Toys”

While this is changing and bikes are getting better, treadmills are still the winner here.

Treadmills tend to give you more workout toys than bikes like fitness tracking options, built-in TVs, iPod docks and lots of specialized built-in fitness workouts. If you get bored easily, this is a definite benefit to choosing a treadmill.

Exercise Bike Benefits:

#1 Lower Impact

Bike exercise is much lower impact on your joints than treadmill exercise. If you are prone to shin-splints or have injuries, this makes a bike the better choice. You can get a good workout on a bike without the jarring strain on your joints.

#2 Safer

Because bikes (especially recumbent cycles) are lower to the ground with seats, they are also much safer. It’s hard to fall off a bike (although it can be done).

It’s much easier to trip and fall off a treadmill or wander a bit too close the belt edge. Plus, cheap treadmills are notorious for having belt issues where the belt just stops moving for no reason, sending the user flying off the machine. With a bike you don’t have this problem

#3 More Comfortable

This applies mainly to recumbent bikes. These bikes have extremely comfortable seats and many have lumbar support.

This makes them a great options for people with lower back issues or those just starting out with a fitness program. Plus, you’re more likely to stick with an exercise program, if you’re comfortable.

#4 More Affordable

In general, a quality bike will cost you hundreds less than a quality treadmill. With many people on a budget today, this is a major benefit.

For example, a quality motorized treadmill will run you at least $1000 or more. But you can get a quality bike for $799 or even a bit less if you hunt down the sales.

So those are some of the difference between an exercise bike and a treadmill. Everyone is different with their own unique preferences. Ultimately though the best fitness equipment is something that you’ll be excited about using!

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