Exercise bike

An exercise bike is the last thing you need with poorly knees.I like to walk as well but with the bad weather coming it is not so easy to get out.

I will wait and see but must do something only five foot four and weigh 10 stone bad weather coming along.won't be able to get out much.I only stay on for 15 minutes at the moment might build up as time goes by,but so frightened of over doing it.

I know what you mean,I have something to stand on and twist,a big lay on thing so I can exercise,a belt that goes round the waist and sends shocks to the bits that need it,most of the things are gathering dust,but this is something I must lose as the weight goes on my back aches so no choice anymore,I certainly don't want to go back to that type of pain and discomfort again.

That's how I would be! I haven't been to the gym in a really long time because we cannot afford it now and the whole family including the dog has gained a little weight. We are heading for summer here so we are all going walking every night. It may not make us super fit but it may help shed some kilos and get mobile again. I might buy an exercise bike one day...

Mine does not make that much noise,except when my sixteen year old son gets on it and it nearly takes off.I sat on it and peddled through neibours hardly noticed ,except getting off made me feel a bit awkward goodness I am out of shape.

Yes I am going for it,I am going to get my hour glass figure back even if it is heading south I am going to fight it all the way.I might tell you there is nothing funny about my essential parts.Well there was not last time I could see them !

I also have sciatica which is agravated by not moving around.The weather is closing in and I need to exercise daily really.Got a bit of a tummy coming along as well.I only do 15 minutes at a time at the moment the last thing I want to do is hurt myself.It is also important for cardio as well any exercise does you good.My friend lost two stone on hers mind you I don't feel the need to lose that much she is to thin,all I want to lose is about 8pound and keep fit and my back working ect.

I don't want to lose anything and I do find it a bit boring too, and the seat is really uncomfortable, but I will start it again this week now I can't use the excuse it's too cold. Just be sure you know how to use it right or you'll do more damage than good - sit with stomach in, chest out, neck straight and aligned with your back and arms lowered towards the bars. I don't feel it's as useful for the disc problem as the other excercises my dr gave me but believe me with the right set of exercises done exactly as instructed one can strengthen back and neck muscles to a degree that all previous nerve pain goes. I've been following it for 5 months now and no pain, whereas frequently screaming with it before, and more toned up to. The other thing my dr always empahasis is good posture at all times. Good luck

Firstly, it was $900...not many around here could afford to pay even half that for this item and I'd want $500 for it. Secondly.It's big and heavy, not the sort of thing you can pick up and put in your car. I had to line up 2 guys to pick mine up from the next town with a tray back ute. At least with it sitting in the living room it's a constant reminded of my wish and need to lose weight. Someone gave me a foot spa and I fail to see what is so great about it. So, it soaks my feet, big deal...then I have to dry them, empty and dry the thing and put it away. It's a lot of hassle to soak my feet.

Why don't you try to sell it you could buy a footspa they are very good for making your feet and legs feel better,a bit of luxury for you.

It is really surprising how much you spend on fares ,we are stuck with paying 70 pound a month for my sons fares to get to 6th form before we got it free because it was our nearest school.Now it is no longer compulsory education we have been landed with the fares,money well spent though.There is no work out there and you cannot seem to get anysort of job without proper qualifications.Riding a bike is not practical for him as the road is so fast and dangerous.six miles is a long way to cycle in the freezing cold ,carrying a lap top and all his books,he does go for long rides for fun though.We ride out bikes out on holidays and trips away,but to cycle everyday round here is really dangerous hgvs ,fast cars,ect.Anyway back to the point.I will get on that exercise bike twice a day as 15 minutes at a time is plenty for me at the moment,it does seem strange not going anywhere though.\just sitting there so I have the tv on as well.

May be if you rubbed some heat cream ibuphofen springs to mind,and maybe a few stretches to release your back before you sit on the bike.We are pushed for space in our little cottage so it will live in the front room untill company comes then it will get put upstairs.It is not so bad having it where you can manage to use it.Try a pain killer a while before you have a go,after a while your back will improve so much you will not need the painkiller.

Exercise is so important,running and jogging have become impossible for me as I am going through the change of life and my down stairs is not comfortable enough to go out running these days if you know what i mean.Weight is piling on and something has to be done,plus I suffer from sciatica as well ,if I don't watch out I will become a blob in a chair and only being just over fifty it is a long time to sit there.You are right some form of exercise is all that matters you just have to find a form that suits you.

What a shame it worked out like that for you,I am getting used to mine slowly,as it is really hard work after no real excersise for ages,been walking around and gardening so finding it hard but hope to keep with it.

Warming up and warming down you mean.

I was always pencil thin ,now I am like a blob,the sedentary lifestyle is not doing my waist line any good,so the time has come.

I also suffer from a bad back and hopefully it will strenghten my back.I have also got gyni problems so weight is piling on and I need to regain use of my tummy muscles or I will end up in a lot of trouble.I find it very difficult to road run or jog any more so hoping this will help me like yours had helped you.

I have set out with the best of intentions i must do something or my health will get away from me.

Its been so long maybe I might get a shock