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Exercises

Outdoor Bike Ride

Also known as Outdoor Cycle and Ride Bike

What It Is

A ride on your own bike outside. It builds endurance and leg strength with little pounding on your joints and counts toward your weekly cardio.

How to Do It

Ride at a pace where you can talk in short sentences but not sing. Shift to an easier gear on hills so your pedals keep turning smoothly. Wear a helmet and ride with traffic.

Tips

Set the seat so your knee stays slightly bent at the bottom of each pedal stroke. Bring water on longer rides.

Skill Level

Beginner. One new pattern or machine to learn, with light loads and low risk.

Type

Cardio. Raises your heart rate to build endurance and heart health.

Engagement

Unilateral (Alternating). Each rep alternates between sides.

Primary Muscles

Equipment

No equipment needed.

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