i bought a new exercise Bike , i need your tips?
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First, adjust the bike to your size. The saddle should be high enough so that when your foot is on the pedal at the bottom of the stroke your knee should be very slightly bent.\n\nSince it is tough to know how the resistance on your particular bike works I can't give you an exact setting. A good rule of thumb is to start each workout at 0 resistance, then gradually increase it throughout the exercise to a point where it is hard- but not impossible- to pedal through the whole rotation, maintaining the same cadence (pedals per minute) for the entire time. \n\nYou should be making about 60 revolutions of the pedals per minute- that is to say that you should determine this using either your left or right pedal since each knee goes up once per rotation. Get it? This is harder to explain than I thought.  \n\nStart to finish you should work out about 30 minutes, or 15 minutes after you start to sweat whichever is longer.\n\nIf your bike includes foot straps, use them. Using an exercise bike is not a "push-push" affair, instead you should be "push pull around and around", trying to power through the entire rotation.\n\nAs you become stronger, I suggest increasing cadence. You'll notice it'll take longer and longer from the time you start until the time you start to sweat so you may want to increase resistance sooner (and higher) as you go along.\n\nOne other thing... if you are doing this to lose weight, you'll likely notice a decrease in size first. Fat has twice the volume of muscle and is about half the weight, so as you add muscle and lose inches you might even see a temporary weight gain.\n\nBe sure to stay well hydrated wit WATER as you work out.\n\nGood Luck!
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pick a gear where you dont have to pedal that hard, you want to use your body weight as a counterbalance...lean back and pull up your handlebars hard...after a few tries you will pedal longer.\n\nif you pull up too hard or lean back to far,your bicycle will flip out from under you..its all about balance...it doesnt come to you overnight but with work and practice you will know how hard to pull up and how far to lean back.
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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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They sure make it look good on the infomercials. What you really are getting is a $250 bike that shifts by itself. Assuming you are not physically impaired in some way that would prevent you from operating shifters on a "normal" bike I would recommend a new bike from a professional bike shop. You'll save a few hundred bucks, get fit properly on your bike and have a local dealer for service and advice. You won't have any trouble shifting the current generation of bicycles.
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You may want to consider buying a normal road bike with an indoor trainer. This approach would allow you to have the best of both worlds.
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GET INTO THE SADDLE!!!\nMake certain you have a HELMET (probably the MOST IMPORTANT piece of equipment), proper cycling clothing like riding shorts (bib shorts are the best), t-shirt or jersey, light jacket for cooler temperatures, etc...\n\nRide wherever there is NOT A LOT OF TRAFFIC! Make certain to wear reflectors! A bright YELLOW or ORANGE or PINK VEST with reflectors is BEST!\n\nTake a 20 minute ride minimum and build up everyday! You will NOT REGRET IT!\n\nSafety is MOST IMPORTANT! Riding will give you POSITIVE THOUGHTS, BUILD YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM, PRODUCE WHITE BLOOD CELLS, OXYGEN TO YOUR MUSCLES AND BLOOD STREAM, and produce ADRENALIN!\n\nGET OUT AND GET INTO YOUR SADDLE!\nRIDE ON!!!
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I have lost 40 pounds in the past 2.5 months with a bike.  Good luck to you.
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honestly your going to hate me for saying it but practice. I used to ride with a company free parts no cash hurt my back and that was the end of that i am just starting again now its been 7 years and its all practice.  sence i have a full time job and i live with my gf i find i usually go out after she falls asleep at midnight and ride till 3. \n\nJust spend 3 hours in a parking lot trying to track stand or something. \n\n\nthis site has some good tips to get you started \n\nhttp://www.trials-online.com/trials-bikes-setup.php\n\noutside of that google to find tips but honestly just spend hours working i know its kinda boring bring an iPod to pass time. \n\nI hope you get some better answers then mine
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get smaller gearing and itll make it harder to pedal a little bit but youll get more speed so yeah or u could just get lighter parts so easier to pedal just make sure everythings tight or ulll get screwed over so yea if u need to know anything else bout bike email me crashnbad@yahoo.com
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Well you better fnd someting you like to do at the gym and start doing it every day, EVERY day.\nI like the exersize bike and I can read or watch TV while I do it.
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Congratulations on the win!\n\nPity about your knee. I think you should do two things:\n\n1 If this is persistent, get some advice from a good sports physio or a specialist doctor. It doesn't sound within the normal range of post-ride aches and pains.\n\n2 Change your pedals for a set with more float - both frogs and eggbeaters are good in this respect. Maybe even consider returning to platforms. Try a few vigorous training rides on platforms and see if this cures the problem. \n\nIf you have the typical woman's wide pelvis your knee joints will be inwardly rotated to a greater degree than some (straight up and down) women and most men. You require the maximum floatability because the anatomical relationship in the length from hip joint to knee joint causes a lot more rotational movement of the long female femur. \n\nDon't risk your knees, you'll spend more than half your life regretting it. I speak from experience. I'm a lifelong mad-keen cyclist. Now I'm in my mid-50's a ride every day with clicky knees and a dull, precisely bounded pain somewhere in the medial side of my right knee joint. Getting up stairs is painful for me and sometimes so acute I think my right knee is going to give way. Its a heavy price to pay when I still have maybe 35 years cycling left in me.
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Forget spinning indoors.  Get a road bike and get a real workout!!! :-)
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if you're going to make that kind of monetary investment, your best bet is to sit on the bike at the store if you can. take it for a test ride. even if you find the proper measurements, you might not like how the bike sits or feels. most bike stores will even let you take a spin out in the parking lot. mine did.
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Do you have a dvd player?  Get a good dvd and use your body against itself.  I did this and swam alot and biked a lot.  I look great!
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There are a few simple changes you can try.  \nSince I cant see your bike, 1st I'd say good gloves are a must.  \nmy 2nd guess is your tailend is too far back on your bike \n(this can stretch you out too far & put pressure on your hands).  \nIf you can, try to slide your seat forward a bit...\nsmall adjustments can make a big difference.\nAlso try changing your grips to a softer compound.  \nI have grips made from silicone, its feels very nice.\nIf that doesnt work, see your local bike shop can help.
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I'm not sure if you have tried this, but;\n\nObviously, adjust your bike to a comfortable position (bike fitting and adding spacers to handlebar post.)\n\nAlso, this is so important-\n\nFOR PETE'S SAKE DO NOT WEAR BOXERS ON LONGER RIDES!\nI have personal experience with this.........very painful.\nWear something that will keep (everything) packaged in, like good briefs.
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You should probably get new tubes and also tires.  Just check the size on the sidewall of the tire and buy tubes to match.  If you are unsure of your tire/tube changing skills then take your bike to a dealer and have them do it for you.  You should also get an inspection/tune up while you're at it since you haven't ridden it for so long.