how effective is using an exercise bike (fitness cycle) for

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ebbward
ebbward Posts: 7
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i'm just wondering if anyone knows more about this and if it's not effective, what is a more effective method of exercising within the home besides videos?

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  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
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    I used to do spin classes all the time and burn a ton of calories and build cardiovascular endurance
  • pornstarr40
    pornstarr40 Posts: 1
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    I ride the bike every morning for an hour, it works mainly the lower half of the body. I have not "knock on wood" hit a bottom with the bike yet.
  • fittertanme
    fittertanme Posts: 259 Member
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    I find that if you want to burn ,ore then I use the treadmill and steppers and not forgetting to add jogging on the side but hope this is of some hlp for you
  • Q9S7
    Q9S7 Posts: 74 Member
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    I find that after about 15-25 min HIIT on the stationary cycle I am beat. I love the cycle (for when I choose to do cardio, which isn't very often).
  • Rachelbluegirl
    Rachelbluegirl Posts: 16 Member
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    I love my bike! Without it I would not have lost the over 100lbs that I have so far. I increase the resistance every so often so I am always working hard when I do it. I do my stationary bike every morning for 90 minutes and love the results I am getting.
  • docsharp
    docsharp Posts: 32 Member
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    I have been wondering this myself. I have been riding a staionary bike due to a problem with my foot.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Exercise bikes are great for building leg muscle and burning calories. Not so great for building upper body strength. You might want to add some pushups or dumbells to keep your upper body firm.
  • Zen_Master_B
    Zen_Master_B Posts: 78
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    I lothe cardio but I can do the exercise bike, you can usually change the setting to get as hard or as relaxing of a workout as you choose. The ones at my gym have the arm things like the elipticals so you can work your arms to. I still would take a bicycle over all that anyways, if only for the fresh air and scenery alone. Something to note, cardio machines that don't factor in your weight can give you unaccurate results I notice that my HRM can say up to 100 calories difference, MFP in general has a bad system for imputting exercise.
  • docsharp
    docsharp Posts: 32 Member
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    Hi RachelBlueGirl, congrats on 100lbs and it is great to hear that we can have success on a stationary bike. I have a problem with my right foot and the bike is the only thing that does not make it hurt worse.
  • Rachelbluegirl
    Rachelbluegirl Posts: 16 Member
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    Thank you docsharp! I also do some walking in the evenings, but overall, the bike is what has literally saved my life. I hope my experience can help anyone else who is unsure of the benefits of using a stationary bike.
  • docsharp
    docsharp Posts: 32 Member
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    I am definitley encouraged, now I just need to stay consistent with my bike riding.
    Thank you docsharp! I also do some walking in the evenings, but overall, the bike is what has literally saved my life. I hope my experience can help anyone else who is unsure of the benefits of using a stationary bike.

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