Workout Question

JillC878
JillC878 Posts: 9 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have two questions or things I would like advise/opinions on.

1. Stationary Bike - I have a dual action stationary bike and I love it. I plan on upgrading someday to a newer bike or an elliptical. However, my issue now is that it hurts my butt so bad! I am good for the first half our and then the pain kicks in. Does anyone have suggestions for seat modifications or aftermarket seats that I can try? There is no way that I am alone in this issue. What has been tried that works? Epic fails?

2. Most times after a workout I do not have time for a shower right away. Does anyone know of a brad of wipe that can clean me up a bit after a hard workout? I have baby wipes and wonder if there is something better or do these work well? Again, what works? What has failed?

Thank you so much for your input. It is really appreciated!

Replies

  • WorkB1tch
    WorkB1tch Posts: 17
    Have you tried to get out of the saddle? Ride standing up for about a minute? I know it's difficult on a stationary bike, however it works for me (Until I get to about 90 mins).

    Also in most sports shops you can find shorts with padding in for bikers.
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    Chances are you need a wider seat.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    For the butthurt, try a gel seat cover, from any bicycle shop. Probably best to remove the seat and take it with you, to ensure that the cover fits. If that's not possible, measure all 3 dimensions, and also take a pic of it.
    If the seat post is round, they might have an aftermarket seat for it, but you'll need to know the exact diameter of the post.

    For the shower substitute, try antibacterial hand wipes, to kill the bacteria that cause stink. Then roll on some deodorant.
    Don't splash on lots of perfume. Nothing says "I didn't shower" like that. :noway:

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