[73toloose]

how many miles a day do you ride on it? I started doing between 10-15 miles a day on it. Is this enough? I plan on adding a few work out tapes to my routine a week also. I am just wondering what the "norm" is on the stationary bike. Thanks!

[Angela_aka_Alice]

I measure my biking in time rather than miles... In the past when I was up to 45 min./day, I was covering 10-12 miles during that time. I think it's all tied up with what else you're doing, how fit you are to start with, etc. Your exercise goals should be what work for you--if you're losing weight and getting more fit with what you're doing, that's great. And keep in mind, too, that strength and flexibility are areas you might want to spend time on: cardio's great, but it's not everything our bodies need.

[chixyb]

I just started working out again this week. I am 249 lbs roughly, and have never had much stamina. I am not sure how far I could go, but today I went 4 miles, which is the most I have done because I just never push myself hard enough. I believe right now the most I could do is 7 miles. I do a 5 minute mile on the bike.

[ONLY1SPECIALK]

I do not usually look at the miles. I watch my speed, time, and the calories burned. Today my speed was between 12-14 (forgot unit) and rode for 50mins which gave me a calore burn of 526.

[Star]

I go by minutes, speed and heart rate. I go on my recumbent bike for 20 minutes, treadmill 20 minutes, ab tape and bunn an thigh roller. I call it the 20/20/20 plan....
For me a good bike time is 20 to 45 minutes, but never over 60....I find the switching around makes the time go by faster too.

[lizzbabe]

Using the stationary bike for me really is a matter of intensity because I know I can sit there for an hour pedaling at an easy rate and not really work up a sweat. I think in 20 minutes I cover 8miles or so. Going 10-15 miles per day is great but make sure you aren't cheating yourself by working out at a too-low intensity.

[73toloose]

lizzbabe-- I usually peddle between 15 and 16 mph, 14 if I am really trired. Is that fast enough to get a decent workout? I also have added a work out video that uses weights once a week and Walk Away the Pounds 1 mile video 1-2 times a week.