USE YOUR STATIONARY BIKE FOR 30 DAYS

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chevyimpalagirl
chevyimpalagirl Posts: 38 Member
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Hi my name is Chevy. I hope we can have some fun using our exercise bikes. I purchased one like 2 months ago and I only gave it a go for the first week. I guess i need more motivation anyway lets have fun.

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  • wifeyy
    wifeyy Posts: 481 Member
    Hi, I know what you mean, mine is just standing here staring at me lol.
  • beyondmywildestdreams
    beyondmywildestdreams Posts: 79 Member
    Hi How about setting a goal for the month mine will be 31 miles.
  • wifeyy
    wifeyy Posts: 481 Member
    Hi How about setting a goal for the month mine will be 31 miles.


    That is great!
  • Sexy76Me
    Sexy76Me Posts: 14 Member
    Sounds great was thinking about how I need to use my bike more. for Me i was going to start out for 10 mins and every day go up 5 mins
  • wifeyy
    wifeyy Posts: 481 Member
    Sounds great was thinking about how I need to use my bike more. for Me i was going to start out for 10 mins and every day go up 5 mins

    That is awesome!!!
  • emilyc85
    emilyc85 Posts: 450 Member
    Hi! My name is Emily and it is getting colder where I am so I need to get into the habit of using mine. What a great idea!
  • Bebubble
    Bebubble Posts: 938 Member
    Sounds great was thinking about how I need to use my bike more. for Me i was going to start out for 10 mins and every day go up 5 mins


    Thats so funny I ran across this group. I was just looking at my bike holding my towels and thinking I should really use this more! And this idea is great! I am IN!
  • Shellanfit
    Shellanfit Posts: 258 Member
    Hi I would like to join the challenge but I don't have a bike I have a tiny little gazelle exercise machine I would like to do it with.
  • Bebubble
    Bebubble Posts: 938 Member
    Ok Hi everyone, I am Be or Bebubble! I did 20 minutes on my recumbent bike! Will do more tomorrow!
  • 1_Slick_Chick
    1_Slick_Chick Posts: 199 Member
    Hi everyone! Oh how I went back and forth with joining this group or not. My stationary bike sits there to my left and I feel a bit guilty for not using it. So, here I am...figured I can commit to 30 days. What's the worst that can happen? I'll feel better, possibly gain some muscle & lose some lbs :bigsmile: LET'S DO THIS!!!
    p.s. me and exercise are not friends :sad:
  • jellyfishjen
    jellyfishjen Posts: 1,787 Member
    Recumbent bike sitting behind me. So just got up and did 5mins. Its a start. Thanks for prompting me. Haven't exercised in ages and after losing loads of weight 2 years ago I found it all and now I am back here looking for motivation.
  • wifeyy
    wifeyy Posts: 481 Member
    GREAT JOB !!! All of you,

    I am glad I could be of help and please do everything to reach the finish line :happy:
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    Possible "help you stick to it" strategies:

    1. If you can see a tv from your stationary bike, and have a fav show .... you have to peddle if you want to watch.

    2. If your tv is a flatscreen, you can probably hook up your laptop to it and use it "as if it were a monitor" .... opening possibliities like Netflicks, dvds etc.

    3. If you can use your tv/monitor to keep your mind distracted as time passes (so you pedal longer than you thought), check out possible downloads from Virtual Active for first-person view 30 minute trails filmed at biking speeds. (I have used the hiking-speed ones) That way, you can change the "scenery you bike though" from time to time.

    4. Anything audio that will inspire you (radio, audiobook, cds - there are often inexpensive Cardio CDs in the drugstore - keep your pace at the speed of the music - just pick the gendre version that appeals most. I have seen "Movie Themes" "80s" "70s" and others.

    4. Put a map on your wall, pick somewhere you want to "bike to" and keep moving the pin along to mark how much cumulative milage you have managed to date.
  • chani8
    chani8 Posts: 946 Member
    The best part about being on a stationary bike is being able to close my eyes while I ride! LOL!! It's almost a meditative experience. :)

    Btw, I'm with you all, two days of riding, even if only for a few minutes at a time.
  • jellyfishjen
    jellyfishjen Posts: 1,787 Member
    I'm in Australia so a day ahead in time. So really my Oct 2 is maybe your Oct 1.

    Oct 2. 5mins
    Oct 3. 16mins
  • Via_14
    Via_14 Posts: 992 Member
    Possible "help you stick to it" strategies:


    4. Anything audio that will inspire you (radio, audiobook, cds - there are often inexpensive Cardio CDs in the drugstore - keep your pace at the speed of the music - just pick the gendre version that appeals most. I have seen "Movie Themes" "80s" "70s" and others.

    I love listening to music while i exercise, greatest motivation!

    @Jellyfishjen: im also in aus i just post as the day is for us =)


    Helllo to all,
    I ve had the stationary bike for 3 years now and been using it on and off. The good thing about it is you sit while you exercise but the bad being you get a sore butt lol which is why i limit to 30min blocks. However, if the music is pumping me i go longer!

    Wish you all the best!!
    Thanks for creating this group!!
  • AZRunnerGirlinErie
    AZRunnerGirlinErie Posts: 98 Member
    Hi - just found this group last night and am excited about joining. Really needing to up my cardio and this is the perfect challenge for me. Thanks!

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