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For those who spin or use the upright bike....
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MandJZ
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For those who spin or use the upright bike....
A few questions:
If you use the upright bike, what do you set your resistance to?
If you spin, what is the difference between that and the upright bike?
Has anyone tried the recumbent bike? Thoughts?
And FINALLY and most importantly - after spinning or using the upright bike is your ass super tender? Not sore like it was worked (that, too) but like, tender around the cheeks (sorry if TMI) from sitting on the seat? 
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Posted 1/24/13 8:09 AM  |
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Re: For those who spin or use the upright bike....
IMO you can't really compare the two. I would suggest doing an hour on the bike one day and a spin class another and see. The bike is usually used for a low impact workout, and since you're seated only much lower intensity. Spin in still lower impact but high intensity and designed for optimal cardio and calorie burning benefits. I use the upright bike on my off days, if I wasn't feeling well, or nursing an injury.
And yes, your butt will hurt, but that stops after a few rides.
Oh, and the recumbent bike is the lowest impact, lowest intensity cardio machine. I would not recommend it for a young, healthy person. Maybe for a cool down.
Message edited 1/24/2013 8:25:51 AM.
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| Posted 1/24/13 8:23 AM |
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MandJZ
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Re: For those who spin or use the upright bike....
Posted by LiveForMoments
IMO you can't really compare the two. I would suggest doing an hour on the bike one day and a spin class another and see. The bike is usually used for a low impact workout, and since you're seated only much lower intensity. Spin in still lower impact but high intensity and designed for optimal cardio and calorie burning benefits. I use the upright bike on my off days, if I wasn't feeling well, or nursing an injury.
And yes, your butt will hurt, but that stops after a few rides.
Oh, and the recumbent bike is the lowest impact, lowest intensity cardio machine. I would not recommend it for a young, healthy person. Maybe for a cool down.
Thank you. I'm actually working through 3 injuries - 2 to my knee and 1 to my hip - so unfortunately low impact is it for me at the moment. I actually have not even been given the okay to try spinning because it is higher intensity, I am only allowed to do the upright bike and the recumbent at the moment. I was just asking about spin for future reference.
Thank you for the info! Very helpful! When you use the upright on your off days, what do you set your resistance to?
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| Posted 1/24/13 8:29 AM |
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Re: For those who spin or use the upright bike....
Posted by MandJZ
Posted by LiveForMoments
IMO you can't really compare the two. I would suggest doing an hour on the bike one day and a spin class another and see. The bike is usually used for a low impact workout, and since you're seated only much lower intensity. Spin in still lower impact but high intensity and designed for optimal cardio and calorie burning benefits. I use the upright bike on my off days, if I wasn't feeling well, or nursing an injury.
And yes, your butt will hurt, but that stops after a few rides.
Oh, and the recumbent bike is the lowest impact, lowest intensity cardio machine. I would not recommend it for a young, healthy person. Maybe for a cool down.
Thank you. I'm actually working through 3 injuries - 2 to my knee and 1 to my hip - so unfortunately low impact is it for me at the moment. I actually have not even been given the okay to try spinning because it is higher intensity, I am only allowed to do the upright bike and the recumbent at the moment. I was just asking about spin for future reference.
Thank you for the info! Very helpful! When you use the upright on your off days, what do you set your resistance to?
Resistance depends on the brand of bike...I try to put it high enough so I feel the drag, but can still pedal at a good speed. Resistance will help support your joints, as long as its not to the point where you struggle to pedal.
The recumbent bike is actually going to be better on your knees, but harder on your hips, and reverse for the upright.
Spinning will def. be a good transition as your injuries heal.
Good luck!
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| Posted 1/24/13 8:54 AM |
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