From PRE on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 15:42:14 from 99.50.213.11
The day is still young.
You have been around a while...why is the stationary bike suggested as cross-training as opposed to an actual bike that you can ride such that actual distance is covered?
From ACorn on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 16:33:07 from 68.66.168.22
They serve the same purpose, I own a road bike and enjoy riding it but prefer the stationary bike if I'm not going to be riding for 2+ hours. It's not really worth the effort to do all the bike checks, and load the water bottles etc. if I'm doing a short ride.
For me, the stationary bike is better because it allows for continuous pedalling and I can work up a good sweat quicker than I could riding outside.
Also, I feel like it stretches my lower legs and hamstrings without real impact to my feet or joints. On most machines, you can watch your RPMs and try to keep it around 90 which apparently is the most efficient stride rate for runners.
Hopefully that answered your question.
From PRE on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 18:25:15 from 99.50.213.11
It did. Had no idea. Surprisingly, a harder workout with the stationary bike with less impact to the body it sounds like. And I also had no idea that it could actually help with stride rate...that is very interesting!
From Burt on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 05:07:28 from 174.235.128.113
ACorn is a very interesting guy.
From ACorn on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 11:42:03 from 68.66.168.22
Burt,
I'm like a blend of Chuck Norris and the Dos Equis guy.
From Burt on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 17:02:51 from 72.223.93.158
Here are my thoughts on those guys: http://derunzo.fastrunningblog.com/blog--9-2-miles-1-05-53-avg-7-10-Di/06-13-2011.html
From Burt on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 17:03:41 from 72.223.93.158
From ACorn on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 23:23:42 from 24.2.76.146
Burt,
Point well taken. I'm easily influenced.
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