Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHave Proper Placement on the Saddle<\/h3>\n
The saddle of an indoor cycling bike is the seat, which can make some of you question who could mess up this aspect if all you are doing is sitting down? Many new riders though tend to place their rear on the wrong part of the seat, making their ride uncomfortable and strained in a way that is not productive. When sitting on an indoor cycling bike, your rear should be placed at the widest part of the saddle.<\/p>\n
Once you have your backside planted, you will then lean forward at the hips while engaging your abs as you place your hands on the handlebar. Keep your knees in alignment with your hips and feet, never allowing them to flare outward. By maintaining this posture, you will have a much more comfortable ride that will end in minimal soreness once your workout has been completed.<\/p>\n
Align Your Upper Body<\/h3>\n
The alignment of your knees is important, but just the same is the alignment of your upper body. When cycling, it can be tempting to round your spine in a way that leaves you in a hunched position, but this should be avoided. When it comes to your back, be sure to always keep your spine straight and your shoulders relaxed. This will be one of the biggest keys to keeping your body from feeling the ache of the ride.<\/p>\n
As well as keeping your spine straight and shoulders relaxed, also be sure to keep your arms a tad relaxed as well. This means that there should be just a slight bend in your elbows to not only help distribute the strain of the ride, but also to keep your shoulders at ease as well. Also, try to keep your wrists as straight as possible, as constant bending can cause soreness due to forced pressure put onto this area because of positioning.<\/p>\n
Keep Your Head Up<\/h3>\n
Although your head may seem like a rather irrelevant topic when it comes to using an indoor cycling bike, this is actually one area that is incredibly important to how you feel once completing a workout. In an intense workout, it can be very easy to let your head drop or fall to the side. When riding, always keep your head perfectly aligned with your spine to avoid neck strain and allow a better flow of oxygen to get to your brain.<\/p>\n
Keep Your Feet Flat<\/h3>\n
Just as it can be tempting to let your head drop during an intense indoor cycling session, it can be just as easy to allow your feet to come off of the pedals and pedal with only the front of your feet. Although you still may be cycling just as fast, the problem with this is that the wrong muscles are engaged with pedaling with pointed toes. This can cause strain on multiple muscles within your feet and legs, which can lead to discomfort or an inability to ride sequentially.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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