Stationary Exercise Bicycles
By Mark Freeman
Bike riding is an excellent cardiovascular workout. Bike riding also provides an excellent low impact lower body workout. Many busy and active people find that the use of a stationary bike in their own home provides them the availability to get a work out whenever they want, regardless of time of day, or weather conditions. Some choose to purchase their bicycles with monitors that measure heart rate, fat burning zone and cardio zone to keep track of their fitness levels.

Stationary exercise bicycles generally come in two different models, the standard upright and a recumbent. Standards mimic a conventional standard where you sit upright in the seat. However, just like on a conventional some find that the longer they sit on a bike the more aching they have in their lower back or groins. This can sometimes be corrected with a padded seat.

A recumbent stationary is very well suited to those who suffer with chronic back pain or with lower back problems. You sit down

Yoga Poses for Triathletes
Here are some good poses for any athlete to do before extreme training.
Why does the Water Look Uphill?
On a whim and a prayer, Thomas Welsh decided to race in a triathlon with just 32 days to train. This very unorthodox approach to triathlon racing is chronicled here in ?Pushing Yourself to the Limit,? an online triathlon soap opera of the first order.
Do you have Runner's Kick?
Have no fear, there are things you can do. Even the worst of kickers can develop an adequate kick for freestyle, which is all you need for a triathlon swim. Here are some remedies:
Afraid of Road Bikes?
The bike is not your problem, your skills are. You need to work on cornering.
The Power of One
There is a marvelous destiny out there waiting for you too, but only if you are willing to take chances and put yourself on the line.
Racer Number 547, Please Report to Your Bike!
Don't make a mistake by being in a hurry!
Fear of Flying.
Overcoming first time fears.


into a very wide saddle seat with a well cushioned back. You sit and lean back into the seat on a recumbent bike, with your legs extended out in front of you. It's like sitting in your favorite reclining chair. Recumbent bikes produce less strain for your knees and lower back.

Whatever your level of fitness remember to start slowly. You will want to warm up your muscles before you start pushing them. There is no better way to burn fat than an aerobic program. Stationary bike riding is a very good way to introduce interval training into your fitness program.

If you're interested in more of a total body workout you can look into stationary bikes that have handlebars that you pull and push away from you as you pedal. If you choose a standard stationary you will want to make sure that you get an upper body workout using weight lifting or resistance training.

Article Source: http://www.ArticleJoe.com

This article courtesy of www.bicycle-shopper.com

Here are some more bicycle articles...