How to get the best out of your exercise bike training:
A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that working out on an exercise bike is some sort of relaxation moment and do not pay much attention at what they are doing. Training on a stationary bike or ergometer requires the same control and mind setting as working out on a treadmill or leg press machine.
First, make sure your seat is positioned correctly according to your height, you should feel comfortable and relaxed. Second, when you start pedaling, you need to control your movement and concentrate on the burn feeling on your legs. Keep your back and spine straight otherwise a bad posture will put excessive stress on your lower back causing some pain.
Resistance is key, if you are using the exercise bike to warm up use a very light setting and progress slowly. Some advanced stationary bikes offers fitness programs that increase and reduce intensity of the workout according to your selection; if it happens you own one of these models start with the less intense routine and progress with time to more intense programs
