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LindseyC · 02-07-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Shauna

Hi, I know that this will probably sound like one of those really dumb questions, and a lot of people may say, 'Do what you can', but … I am a lazy cow who can come up with a million excuses as to why I don't want to exercise, and I'll still be sitting on my butt.

So, I bought an exercise bike over the weekend, and it has the movable handles to work your arms. Last night with a lower of the medium range tension settings, I completed four miles in ten minutes, and I was able to get my heart rate up and felt slightly sweaty. Since I felt more of a workout in my arms and back, I seriously think that I need to increase the tension tonight.

My questions are, what is a good goal, as for the number of miles to bike each day, or should I focus more on the amount of time spent? Also, I guess that the tension settings should be taken into consideration, as well as the speed?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

I usually bike about 15-17 miles in 30 minutes.. Then I go and work out my arms.. Lord knows I need that! But work on it slowly. I like having a high resistance because it really works the legs and I personally think that it feels great to stretch all of those muscles. Just remember to take it slow! You'll get there!