Which is a better workout? Recumbent bike or treadmill?

Which is a better workout? Assuming you do the same amount of time, a treadmill or a recumbent bike?

Of course Im no expert, but your question is lacking details. Are you simply walking on a treadmill? running? using incline? etc..

on a stationary bike, how far are you going? how fast?

In my experience, only because I run, I always get a "better" workout on the treadmill even though I cant stand it, ie I burn more calories. The only issue for me is that on a treadmill, you are constantly hitting the same spot on your foot and it cause cause injuries or at least it does on me. I 1000% prefer running outside regardless.

If im just "riding" a bike, my workout isnt great because I just go and then after 20 minutes or so I get bored, however, if I take a really good spin class and I push myself, it can be draining.

So I guess what Im saying is it really depends on you.

Thank you for your input!

So long as you are exerting the same amount of effort, they are the same. 500 calories on the recumbent bike is the same as 500 calories on the treadmill. I prefer the recumbent bike because I have bad knees and it is more comfortable for my pain range.

I tend to get a better workout on the treadmill, probably because I like a treadmill more. I vary my speed and incline throughout for more of a "HIIT" kind of workout.

I love to walk and hike so I'm leaning toward the treadmill.

Thanks!

Recumbent bike and treadmill both are good for the workout. You should check out both uses & benefits then take the decision which is better for the workout. You can get ideas from here.

For Treadmill Benefits of Treadmill & Recumbent Bike Recumbent Bike Workouts for Beginners. I hope those will be helped you a lot to make the decision. Thanks

Knitter215 is correct. I asked my exercise counselor the same question and she said either would give you the same results. Since you want to keep your heart rate between 115-125 for weight loss it doesn't matter which one you do. I like to mix it up to keep from getting board.