Peak Health

Stationary Bike Cycling

Quadriceps · Hamstrings · Calves · Glutes · Stationary bike

How to do it

  1. Set the seat height level with your hip bone so your knee holds a slight bend at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
  2. Sit with a flat back and open chest, reaching the handlebars with only a slight bend in the elbows.
  3. Begin pedaling in smooth, full circles rather than stomping down on each stroke.
  4. Build to a cadence of about 80 to 100 revolutions per minute at your target resistance.
  5. Keep your hips still on the saddle; stop and lower the resistance if you start rocking or bouncing.
  6. Cool down by reducing resistance and cadence gradually before dismounting.
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings · Calves · Glutes
Equipment
Stationary bike