Bodytone Nexion R80L professional recumbent bike, low impact cardio

The Bodytone Nexion R80L is a professional recumbent bike designed for low impact cardio, with a semi reclined seating position, a supporting backrest and a step through frame for easy access. Its 14.2 kg flywheel gives a smooth pedal stroke on long low intensity sessions, and 32 levels of electromagnetic EMS resistance allow the load to be dosed precisely from the first rehabilitation session upwards. The LED console connects through Bluetooth FTMS and NFC to applications such as MyBodytone or Kinomap. The list price is 2 990 EUR excluding VAT.

Technical specification

Clinical and club settings, access and layout

In the semi reclined position the seat carries the weight of the trunk instead of the lower back and the wrists, which is the biomechanical reason a recumbent bike is preferred where backs are sensitive. That makes this model the reference machine for adapted physical activity programmes, physiotherapy practices, cardiac and post operative reconditioning, senior residences and the recovery corner of a general fitness club.

Access matters as much as the resistance curve here. The step through frame and fore and aft seat adjustment let a user sit down without lifting a leg over a top tube, which is decisive for reduced mobility clients and shortens the supervision time a practitioner spends on each transfer. Plan the layout accordingly: a recumbent bike is longer than an upright bike, so allow front clearance for the seat rail and, in a clinical setting, keep at least one side free so a therapist or a wheelchair can approach the seat directly.

Operationally the machine is undemanding. Electromagnetic resistance has no friction pad and the Poly-V belt needs no greasing, so servicing means checking the seat carriage, pedal straps and levelling feet, plus firmware updates. Service mode opens diagnostics and calibration to approved technicians. One mains socket per unit is required.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose a recumbent bike over an upright bike?

For back comfort and ease of access. The backrest supports the trunk, the pedals sit forward rather than below the body, and users step into the seat instead of climbing onto it. An upright bike remains preferable when an authentic cycling posture and standing work are wanted.

Can resistance be set low enough for early rehabilitation?

The 32 level electromagnetic scale starts very low and steps up progressively, so a level can be assigned to each stage of a reconditioning protocol and repeated identically from session to session.

Does it record sessions for a supervising practitioner?

The console shows full training data and a cumulative distance counter, and FTMS lets a compatible application record and export each session. NFC identifies the user in one tap.