Bought an Exercise Bike Today

[Sunny_0ne]

By the time I got the bike assembled, I felt like I had already had a major workout!

I have been walking, but wanted an exercise I could do inside when the weather is nasty.

Also, I realized that I can burn the same amount of calories in ten minutes of moderate bicycling as I can in a half hour of walking.

I did ten minutes on the bike this evening, and it was a REAL workout. I kind of scared myself because my heart was beating too hard and I got a bit disoriented and dizzy. So I backed off the speed and took it easy until the ten minutes were up.

I had hoped to do 20 minutes twice a day, but it looks like I'd better start with ten minutes twice a day.

I am looking forward to getting into shape again after a LOT of years of being overweight and sedentary.

[Desertthorn]

You go girl, but take it easy at first.

[scaleskl]

Congratulations on your new bike and putting it together. I am looking for an exercise machine also. I think maybe the eliptical.

[jessyd88]

Yes dont work yourself too hard. I think its a good idea to ease into it.
I bought a bike too but when i got it home it was faulty and there were parts missing. Really put a downer on my motivation. I got a refund and am looking out for something different. Until then Power walking.

[Sunny_0ne]

Thanks, Desertthorn!

Scaleski, the elliptical is probably a very good choice. I got the bike for the lower body workout because I also have a Torso Developer--that has been hidden in my closet for years. I have started using it a few reps a day... working up a little every couple of days.

Jessyd, that had to be a crushing disappointment! Hope your next purchase is a great one and that you will enjoy using it.

[not2late]

Good for you! It's important to find an exercise you like doing (and are able to do!) so that you will stick to it.

I bought a mountain bike that I use in warmer months to do exercise outdoors. I bring it to the local track and bike around it (was also terrific this past summer because I didn't have to waste gasoline on short errands and things like that.) In the winter, I use it indoors---there is an attachment called a cycle trainer or a cycle motivator that converts a road bike to a stationary bike.

[Lia]

hi.. that is great.. take it slow... I do cardio 4 times a week.. for about 60 minutes each time... about 3 miles on the treadmill... then either bike.. or eliptical for another 4 miles....I used to run 35 miles a week.. for about 2 years... then stopped... for almost 2 years.. now.. I am building back up... I love the treadmill and getting used to the eliptical... Lia