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Put Your Pedal To The Metal
 If you feel like you're spinning your wheels during aerobic workouts, it's
time to add some energy, excitement and effectiveness to your fitness program
by "putting your pedal to the metal."
The
simple pleasure of riding a bicycle makes exercise biking one of the most
popular types of home workouts. Cycling is a terrific way to condition your
heart and lungs, tone your legs, hips and buttocks, and give your knees a break
from impact activities such as running. |
MUSCLES IN MOTION: Cycle Fit Workout
Do the following Cycle
Fit Workout segments without stopping. Adjust the bike's resistance according
to how
hard you feel like you're working, using the "effort
recommendations." On a scale of 1-10, 1-3 is easy, 4-5 is moderate, 6-7 is
somewhat difficult and 8-10 is very difficult. |
Finding an Exercise Bike That's Right For You
 Exercise bikes have always been popular because they provide a good aerobic
workout, yet don't require a lot of balance or coordination. Exercise bikes
take up little space, are easy to move, are sturdy and require little maintenance.
But, which do you choose? Should you go with the new generation of high-tech,
high-performance execise bikes, stick with a traditional upright exercise bike or go for the
recumbent style? |
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