Would riding a sports bicycle harm my posture?
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Pro cyclists seem to have pretty good posture, and they spend 8 hours a day on their bikes - so posture isn't a concern.  :-)\n\nFor commuting only 8km you shouldn't get a racy aggressive frame though. Stick with something comfortable, upright, and you'll be happier in the long run. Also, steel frames are more comfortable than aluminum.\n\nJust go to your local bike shop, have them measure you for fit, and test ride bikes until you find the most comfy one for you that fits!\n\nGood luck.
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Reda,\n\nRunning can do nasty things to your body, despite the fact that it is a great exercise for the body and mind.\n\nDid you change your shoes recently?\nDid you do a sudden increase in intensity, terrain or distance?\nHow is your form?  If you are running straight (not leaning), that can cause back and stomach pain.
1185203
Sounds to me like your back is out of place. I would go to a competent chiropractor and have him check you out.
899382
Swimming Laps! It works your whole body...when I was on the swim team I was rock hard all over, but not in a bulky manly way. Try not drinking any pop or coffee and just drink water instead, that really cuts out any extra calories and the water is great for your skin. If you don't have access to a pool, try a pilates dvd, one that is an all over workout. It's tough at first, but you feel great afterwards. It really helped to improve my posture too. Good luck!!
811978
I have very bad knees, I've already had surgery on one of them for degenerating cartilage. I'm only 20. Before the surgery, I tried physical therapy. In there I found some good stretches, but the most important thing was the discovery that I can use the stationary bike with minimal or no pain. If you decide to do this, keep it at a lower resistance. If it hurts, reduce the resistance. I usually bike on level 2 or so, although bikes differ.
1028758
yes all the time!  I believe this would be caused by bad posture.  it tugs on your neck and shoulder muscles.  sit up straigt and take some breaks in between, get up walk around do some stretches, it should alleviate some pressure.
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You should move your saddle forward a bit. The aero bars will stretch you out and move you a bit forward on the bike. Take care not to put yourself too far forward - the uneven distribution of weight on the bike could create a very unsafe riding situation. Go to a reputable bike shop and have them help you find the right set (sized correctly) for you.\n\nBecause of your low aero position of your torso, your legs may hit your stomach/chest. Moving the saddle forward will help with this. It wiill also put you in a more optimal position to generate power to the pedals.
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Real riding?  Or just noodling around the neighborhood?\nCycling as an athletic endeavor or mode of transportation utilizes your quads, gluteal group, calves (mostly posterior muscles), hip flexors (tensor fasciae I think), and core muscles (lumbar and oblique muscles need to stabilize the body).  \nThe power generated by a cyclists legs must be directed by equally strong lower trunk muscles.  That's why a professional cyclists will look like a world class athlete from the toes to the obliques.  Then like a mal-nourished accountant from there up.\nAll that said - without a great heart (both actually and metaphorically) nothing else matters.\nCyclists will frequently complain of arm and neck fatigue.  But these muscles are obviously not directly involved in moving on a bicycle.
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While road and mountain biking will differ, the basics are the same.  In the legs, you have your quadriceps femoris (or "quads"), sartorius (can cause knee misalignment and pain if excessively tight), tibialis anterior (the "shin splint" muscle), the lower leg muscles like the gastrocnemius (the one that looks cool in cyclists) and soleus, and the hamstrings (on the back of your thigh).\n\nThe gluteus muscles in your butt help you push big gears, and the trapezius and other back muscles help you pull on the handlebars when you stand and hammer.  Deltoids in your shoulders work with your triceps and pectoralis minor to hold you up on the bike, and the sternocleidomastoid (or SCM) that holds your head up is a particularly overworked muscle in the neck.\n\nIn short, bicycling works many of the major muscle groups, particularly the legs and butt.  This is also why bicycling is one of the few exercises that can burn 800 Calories per hour or more and tones your entire body.
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Maintaining proper posture may seem challenging at first, but the more you practice, the easier it will become. \nDo back and abdominal exercises on a regular basis. These exercises will strengthen the muscles that help maintain proper posture. \nThere is not a quick cure- it will take to impove and will not be perfect.
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yes really common - you will have strained either your trapezius or rhomboid muscle \n\ntake ibuprofen and use a warming pad to get it moving \n\nsomeone massaging it might help too\n\nit should settle in about 2-3 days - if not you might need a little manipulation from a chiropractor or therapist
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swimming is by far the best sport.  you can swim a couple times a week.  and if the person is slouching too much, it almost wouldnt matter with regular swimming.  the swimming would protect the back far more then the slouching all day.  its an all around excercise that keeps the spine in good shape.  i wouldnt say that it would correct all problems because what if  this was something that was unavoidable no matter what?  so...in that case, swimming would counter it.  but, there is no other sport that is better for posture then swimming.
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The effects may vary, by your age, physical fitness and by the type of two-wheel vehicle you are on, or driving. The spinal column of a young person of a physically fit nature, can withstand minor stressful shaking that a bad bumpy road may provide, an older person may not be as tolerating. When you are young and healthy your body can keep up on repairing itself from the minor damages that stress may give you, unfortunately the speed and metabolism slows down with age, therefore when you are much older the body may not be able to repair damaged tissues and bones that make up the spinal column, or any part of the body for that matter, as fast as it could when younger. As i pointed out that the second variable is the type of two wheel vehicle you may be riding on. Bicycles that uses pedals most likely do not have shock absorbers to deal with the stress each bumps the road may offer, but unlike motorbikes that has shock absorbers that can deal with the roads irregularities and minimizing the stress that is passed on to a human body. Therefore, any devices as shock absorbers found on two-wheel vehicles and cars serves that single purpose - to give the rider a comfortable ride on an otherwise, uncomfortable road. So please wear protective gears when riding you bike, and follow rules and common sense on safety, while on the road.\n~meow
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Decreased use, and decreased weight bearing would normally be in order.  Short of obtaining a bike that unloads your upper body weight from your arms  (my choice due to my age) , you can  try modifying your bike to give you a more upright but less efficient position.\n\nObtaining a second more upright  bike (or a recumbent) would be a very good idea for this recovery period.  You could then switch back and forth depending on the problem with your arm.  \n\nBike adjustments for most efficient cycling are different from adjustments for injury recovery.\n\nYou might  also look for a Dr.'s advise who happens to be a regular cyclist.
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Have you tried getting on an elliptical?  Or arc trainer.  There's no impact, which is what I'm guessing hurts your neck.  Also, you can try cycling.  As long as you're not up and down on the bike, there's no impact.  Do you go see someone for PT?  You can ask them for suggestions as well because they have a better understanding of your injury.\n\nAs for situps... unfortunately, most ab exercises require neck muscles.  Weird, I know.  You dont really think about that until there's an injury... \n\nGood luck with recovery.
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Yes, if you ride a bike you will lose weight. It will increase your muscle mass on your thighs and it will burn fat on your body.
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Posture.  Good Posture.  Hold your head high, relax your shoulders, keep back straight at all times, bottom tucked in and be so grateful you look so great.  Read "good posture" on Internet, copy and tape up next to the mirror.  Don't take it down. You won't  get fat on your back but you will get smiles.  Trust me.