A beginner cardio exercise done with a machine that mainly works the quadriceps, with help from the calves, glutes and hamstrings. To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height. Select the desired option from the menu. You may have to start pedaling to turn it on.
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Primary
Quadriceps
Secondary
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Machine
Level
beginner
Bicycling, Stationary demonstration
Bicycling, Stationary, starting positionBicycling, Stationary, finishing position
How to Perform
1To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height.
2Select the desired option from the menu. You may have to start pedaling to turn it on. You can use the manual setting, or you can select a program to use. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. The level of resistance can be changed throughout the workout. The handles can be used to monitor your heart rate to help you stay at an appropriate intensity.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
