I am 63 and use one 5 days a week right here in my home office as the corner stone of a 1 hour workout. I begin with 10 minute warm-up of stretching, fast walking in a long rectangular room in my house carrying light hand weights (the 5 pound kind with a plastic skin) and some aerobic exercises such as leaning push ups against a wall that stretch my calf muscles.
Then 40 minutes on a upright bike that I keep right here in my office followed by another 5 to 10 minute cool down of more fast walking, light stretching and more aerobic push-ups and work with the light weights. Curls, arms pointed outright and bringing them down to my sides holding the weight.
I know this amount of weight may sound like nothing to real body builders but when you get my age it is sufficient to help muscle tone stay solid.
Since I have been doing this I have great blood pressure (for me) of 120/65 and a resting heart rate in the low 60s.
Stationery bikes are an excellent cardio option and are non-impact, creating little to no stress on the joints. Stationery bikes come in many styles, and it is a good idea to try several types out to find the style that is most comfortable for you.
If you have back problems, a recumbent bike sits lower with your feet out in front of you and provides a full seat back for support.
An upright bike like mine is similar to a more traditional street bike, with your feet underneath you. Both styles have varying resistance levels so you can customize your workout. I am able to burn significent calories during each workout the amount depending on how much effort I put forth. Getting started is not easy as you will feel some muscle ache if you have not done much exercise in a long time.
I actually feel great later after the workout but admit the 40 minute ride is a chore that requires real discipline to make 5 times a week.
I have one that looks a lot like this:
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BOL. wil.
Then 40 minutes on a upright bike that I keep right here in my office followed by another 5 to 10 minute cool down of more fast walking, light stretching and more aerobic push-ups and work with the light weights. Curls, arms pointed outright and bringing them down to my sides holding the weight.
I know this amount of weight may sound like nothing to real body builders but when you get my age it is sufficient to help muscle tone stay solid.
Since I have been doing this I have great blood pressure (for me) of 120/65 and a resting heart rate in the low 60s.
Stationery bikes are an excellent cardio option and are non-impact, creating little to no stress on the joints. Stationery bikes come in many styles, and it is a good idea to try several types out to find the style that is most comfortable for you.
If you have back problems, a recumbent bike sits lower with your feet out in front of you and provides a full seat back for support.
An upright bike like mine is similar to a more traditional street bike, with your feet underneath you. Both styles have varying resistance levels so you can customize your workout. I am able to burn significent calories during each workout the amount depending on how much effort I put forth. Getting started is not easy as you will feel some muscle ache if you have not done much exercise in a long time.
I actually feel great later after the workout but admit the 40 minute ride is a chore that requires real discipline to make 5 times a week.
I have one that looks a lot like this:
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BOL. wil.