I'm big into road biking for exercise and for getting from place to place, but I also love mountain biking because the steep hills and windy trails make riding more exciting and challenging. I realize that not everyone has access to safe places to ride, so stationary bikes are a great option. The only negative thing is that they hardly mimic what it's really like to ride a bike outside. They also Read more

Changing machines mid-cardio is one of my favorite ways to beat boredom. I love this stationary bike and treadmill mini biathlon because it's a great way to work your entire lower body, all while blasting major calories. For the first part, hop on a stationary bike and be prepared to work! Here's how it goes: Time Level (Resistance) Speed (RPM) RPE Read more

A workout on the stationary bike can be quite, well, routine. Since we all have different leg strengths, I like to offer stationary bike routines in the form of rotations per minute (rpm), rather than level — the faster you peddle, the higher rpm. Almost every bike at the gym will show you how many rpm you are doing at any given time, so use that to do this workout. Pick a moderate level, not Read more

Stationary bikes are a great way to get a low-impact cardio workout. People with bad knees and joints often do well on a stationary bike (vs. the treadmill). The problem comes in when the bike is not adjusted properly to fit your body. So have a fitness professional at the gym help you adjust the bike or use this rule of thumb from WebMD: Make sure that when you’re sitting on the seat with the Read more

Now that it's chilly out, and the roads are covered with snow and ice, you're not about to get on your bike and go for a ride. Don't go out and spend tons of money on a stationary bike - you can transform your favorite bike into a cycle trainer. Here's how it works - remove the bike's front wheel and mount your back wheel into the cycle trainer mounts elevating your bike. Although, they can be Read more