bike riding

[erp 2,016]

We just got bikes last weekend and even though I workout a lot- Wow! It was a quad buster. We'll go riding again this weekend . I hope to learn to love it because right now it feels like work.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I'm so sad my arthritis won't let me ride without pain. My right knee can't handle the up bend. . I last tried about thirty pounds ago.

[Texasmeg 568]

I'm so sad my arthritis won't let me ride without pain. My right knee can't handle the up bend. . I last tried about thirty pounds ago.

I'm working out with a personal trainer specifically to strengthen the muscles around my knees. It is supposed to help redice the pain. It's been 2 weeks and I think it is better. He has me doing a lot of modified squat activities, balance work, and excercises to strengthen the glutes. He says I should ne using the glutes to stand up from a squat. Good luck!

[SandyM 1,956]

We just got bikes last weekend and even though I workout a lot- Wow! It was a quad buster. We'll go riding again this weekend . I hope to learn to love it because right now it els like work.

It took me a few weeks to get there. Now, I love it and have a lot better endurance. Give it some time.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

We just got bikes last weekend and even though I workout a lot- Wow! It was a quad buster. We'll go riding again this weekend . I hope to learn to love it because right now it feels like work.

Just like any other exercise it does get easier. Just keep it up. Also make sure you understand the gears and how to shift. The goal is to be able to rotate the crank without having to push hard and to keep the feet moving at a pretty steady brisk pace. If you're having to push hard in each stroke and your not going uphill you're probably in too high of a gear. That will cause more strain on the knees too.

Most of all have fun!

[madwife2002 110]

I bought a bike a couple of weeks ago and although I am enjoying it-it is hard work but I push myself

The big hill that I live on the top of is lovely on the way down but it is very hard on the way up and my legs shake once I get to the top!

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

@@madwife2002 In the bike group I used to ride with, the mantra was "You've gotta love the hills to be a good rider"... I guess it's similar to life lessons -- you don't learn from the easy times -- it's when you face challenges.

I'd suggest googling utube videos for proper technique for climbing hills... it's not as intuitive as you might think. It's especially important to know how to use your gears and how to position your body. I know it sounds like ultra-elite bike riding technique but hey, we can learn from them, too!

[InfiniteButterfly 438]

Hubby bought me a new bike just before my surgery (so I would have it ready and waiting when I was recovered enough to ride). We've ridden the past few years, and I was up to regular 10-20 miles/week over the past few summers (although the more I rode, the more I ate. Thankfully, I can't do that now!)

I absolutely LOVE my bike. I probably wouldn't get near as much exercise if I didn't have it. It feels so good to get out there and just go

[madwife2002 110]

Couldn't go bike riding today so went on treadmill and for the first time in my life I ran on the treadmill, instead of walking!!! How wonderful is that