How to Do the Stationary Bike

The stationary bike is an upright bike where you pedal against adjustable resistance. It builds quad and hamstring endurance with almost no impact. It works well for steady cardio, interval sessions and warming up, and is gentle on your joints.

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Muscles worked

Primary

Quads
Hamstrings

Secondary

Calves
Glutes

How to do the Stationary Bike

1
Set the seat height so your knee has a slight bend at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
2
Sit tall with your hands on the handlebars and your core engaged.
3
Start pedaling at an easy cadence for 3–5 minutes.
4
Add resistance until your legs feel working but not strained.
5
Keep your upper body relaxed and your hips still on the seat.
6
Hold your target effort for the planned time.
7
Lower the resistance and pedal easily for a cool-down.

Form cues to remember

Seat at the right height
Relaxed upper body
Smooth, even pedal circles
Hips stay still

Common mistakes

Seat too low

Raise it until your knee has a slight bend at the bottom.

Bouncing in the seat

Lower the resistance or cadence until your hips stay quiet.

Gripping the handlebars hard

Relax your hands and shoulders to avoid neck and back tension.

Pedaling with no resistance

Add resistance so your legs have to push.

Sets and reps

Endurance	20–60 minutes at a steady pace you could talk through
Conditioning	6–10 intervals of 30–60 seconds hard, with 1–2 minutes easy
Mobility	5–10 minutes easy as a warm-up

A seat that is too low or high can stress your knees. If you feel knee pain, readjust your seat or lower the resistance.

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