PrayerLady
I just got an exercise bike and am so excited to begin using it. I have 2 questions. First, how high should the seat be adjusted? Should your leg be able to fully extend as the pedal rotates down toward the floor? Also, should the entire foot be placed on the pedal or should you be pedalling with the ball of your foot only. I just want to make sure I'm properly aligned and doing it right.
Answer
It depends on the exercise bike... and the user.
If the bike is equipped with a very wide "tractor" saddle then the height should be adjusted to avoid contact with the inner thigh. This generally means that the saddle is quite low. Ten minutes of thigh rub will encourage chafing and other nasty things. Unfortunately, this type of saddle does not allow you to be "doing it right". Regrettably, these models end up covered with dust in a storage area or used as a clothing rack after a very short time.
If the bike is equipped with a real bicycle saddle it should be adjusted front-to-rear so that when the pedals are parallel to the ground the tibia (lower leg bone) should be perpendicular to the ground. Next, it should be high enough so when the ball of the foot (the joint that connects the whole toe with the rest of the foot) is on the pedal parallel to the ground that there should be a slight bend in the knee. Note that this adjustment may change the first. Finally, the saddle should tilt to avoid excess contact with soft tissue and solid contact with the "sit bones"... hands must be on the handlebars in riding position when this adjustment is made.
All adjustments will need to be tweaked as you become more familiar with the bike and your own style.
It depends on the exercise bike... and the user.
If the bike is equipped with a very wide "tractor" saddle then the height should be adjusted to avoid contact with the inner thigh. This generally means that the saddle is quite low. Ten minutes of thigh rub will encourage chafing and other nasty things. Unfortunately, this type of saddle does not allow you to be "doing it right". Regrettably, these models end up covered with dust in a storage area or used as a clothing rack after a very short time.
If the bike is equipped with a real bicycle saddle it should be adjusted front-to-rear so that when the pedals are parallel to the ground the tibia (lower leg bone) should be perpendicular to the ground. Next, it should be high enough so when the ball of the foot (the joint that connects the whole toe with the rest of the foot) is on the pedal parallel to the ground that there should be a slight bend in the knee. Note that this adjustment may change the first. Finally, the saddle should tilt to avoid excess contact with soft tissue and solid contact with the "sit bones"... hands must be on the handlebars in riding position when this adjustment is made.
All adjustments will need to be tweaked as you become more familiar with the bike and your own style.
Is an exercise bike the answer?
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I have had a painful knee for three weeks .The pain did go for a few day ,but now its back .Do you think that an exercise bike will help? It a bike with a proper supported seat ,not a saddle .Thanks in advance.
Answer
No the bike will just irritate it further. Treadmill exercise is the most natural way to exercise because it simulates walking and all humans natural movement is to walk. Read here what I'm saying. Take care, hope the knee feels better!!! Also, noni juice is a natural joint lubricant. GOOGLE: online health mart noni :all my best!!!
No the bike will just irritate it further. Treadmill exercise is the most natural way to exercise because it simulates walking and all humans natural movement is to walk. Read here what I'm saying. Take care, hope the knee feels better!!! Also, noni juice is a natural joint lubricant. GOOGLE: online health mart noni :all my best!!!
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