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Stationary Bike - Standing

Set your saddle height so that when you are seated on it your straightest leg has a slight bend in the knee when it is at its lowest point.

This exercise should be combined with normal, seated, cycling. For example you would have a total of 10 minutes cycling and every 2 minutes you cycle for 30 seconds standing up.

The standing level will be much higher than your seated level as you have to counter act your body weight. There is no exact science to this but on average around level 15 should be good.

When you are in the standing position use your hands for balance but try not to lean on them too much. The idea is to put the weight through your legs.


Do's Don'ts
  • Do increase your level when standing
  • Do breathe deeply and in a controlled manner
  • Do use your hands for balance
  • Do set the saddle up correctly
  • Don't do this exercise at all if you have high blood pressure
  • Don't set the saddle too high or too low
  • Don't let your heart rate go above 85% of your maximum

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