You’re Using Your Exercise Bike Wrong if You Do These 9 Things

An exercise bike is one of the most effective tools for building endurance and burning calories, but it’s also one of the easiest to use incorrectly. Just because the motion feels repetitive doesn’t mean it’s foolproof; whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned cyclist, small errors in setup or form can stall your progress. Instead of maximizing your cardio, poor habits can lead to unnecessary strain and keep you from seeing the results you’re working for.

To ensure you’re using your exercise bike with the proper form, adjustments and technique, so you can get the most out of your workouts, I spoke with several cycling experts to learn more about mistakes you’re likely making when on an exercise bike.

1. Your seat is too low

One of the first lessons I learned when I started taking group cycling classes was that you need to properly adjust the seat height. Aviron coach and

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