Work Out Bike
How long should i work out on an exercise bike when first starting out?
I have very bad knees and want to improve the muscles in my thight’s I was told this help’s knee pain I just purchased an excerize bike how long should i stay on it and at what resistance level when first starting out
As long as you can with out excessive pain. I would set the resistance so you could pedal comfortably, but not so low as to not be free spinning. Don’t work so hard as to be out of breath, you should be able to carry a conversation while working out. After a few weeks of adjusting to this new activity, you’ll know when to raise up the resistance, and how long you can go. I have bad knees too, and cycle regularly to work, and for fun on the weekends. This year I’ve rode quite a bit, and I can definitely tell the difference in my knees. My right had dislocated a few years ago, tore my entire joint in half, and ripped my acl in two. My left has an old dirt bike injury, and used to feel like my knee cap was going to pop out. Since I’ve started cycling on a regular basis, both my knee’s are stronger, and have significantly less pain. I don’t know what your current weight is, but if you’re over weight, just losing the excess will make almost as much difference as working the muscles. In my case, I’ve lost twenty pounds from where I started, and that seems to have helped more than anything. I wasn’t considered fat, or chubby, but just losing the excess really takes the stress off those joints and ligaments. Good luck, and don’t give up.
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January 20, 2012 6:17 am 
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