How to Do Warm up Activities on an Exercise Bike

Exercise is good for the body. Riding on an exercise bike is one of the best ways to exercise. It is also a great way to do warm up activities before doing other exercises.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Prepare the exercise bike. Set the seat height to the appropriate level and set the pedal pressure to a comfortable point. It should be set so that you do have to work to pedal it, but not with extreme effort.
2. Sit on the bike seat and begin to pedal, without stopping, for 10 to 15 minutes. Keep pedaling at a steady rate.
3. Work the arm muscles by moving them with small hand weights while you pedal the exercise bike. The weights should be between 2 and 5 pounds.
4. Listen to music as you pedal the exercise bike. This will help you to pedal to the rhythm of the music and will help you maintain a steady pace.
5. Go directly to the next exercise after your warm-up. If you stop and rest, you may get a cramp in your legs.

Tips & Warnings

• Ride the exercise bike at least 4 times per week.
• Stop pedaling if you feel pain in your legs. You may have pulled a muscle or suffered other damage. Pedaling an exercise bike should not hurt.