How to do the Low-Impact Bike (Steady)
Step by step
- Adjust the seat so your knee stays slightly bent at the bottom of the stroke.
- Start pedaling gently to warm your legs up.
- Settle into smooth, even pedaling at a pace you can chat through.
- Keep the resistance light enough to stay relaxed and continuous.
- Take short breaks whenever you need - this should build you up, not wear you out.
The thing people get wrong
This is meant to be easy on your knees, hips, and back - keep the effort conversational rather than grinding against heavy resistance.
Coaching cue
Keep your knees tracking straight ahead and your hips still in the seat.
Make it easier or harder
- Easier: Lower the resistance and ride for less time.
- Harder: Add minutes, or a little resistance, at the same easy breathing.
Muscles worked
- Primary: Cardio, Quads
- Secondary: Hamstrings
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