Stationary Bike Exercise Basics- Build Strength for Sports

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Stationary bike exercise at the gym is a great way to burn calories and build strength. You can do HIIT training, hills and more to build endurance for contact and personal sports.

As a former fighter and soccer player, endurance was and is important on the field and off the field. I wanted to minimize stress to my joints when exercising and get a great workout. The elliptical and stationary bike fit the bill, and I wanted to write about bike exercises that helped me develop as an athlete.

Some basics about a stationary bike include the fact that you need to track your RPM, heart rate and overall hydration. A measure of your exertion is rather subjective, and make sure you are adequately hydrated during your ride.

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is the most popular and effective method for increasing endurance and stamina on a stationary bike. The general consensus is that for a HIIT training you can do a 30-second push followed by a 90-second recovery. This simulates load on the body and a subsequent release of stress. Advanced modes and takes on the HIIT model involve longer time frames and more intensity. Similar to a treadmill, the stationary bike has an intensity increase button that adds the effect of a hill on the body.

When the body is subjected to stress, the respiratory rate increases, the heart rate increases to compensate and the quads and calves engage. The calves push blood to the heart and the body systems adjust to accommodate. In short, HIIT training conditions a fighter or endurance sports player to become more fit.

The stationary bike is often used to reduce pressure on joints and as someone who has been injured and suffers infrequent joint pain, the bike is a great alternative to the treadmill, especially for those with past injuries.

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