Under-desk stationary bike
Does anyone use a mini exercise bike at their desk or on the sofa? Not a full bike, but one that just has pedals like this one.
I've been a bit fidgety lately (side effect of some new psych meds) and I was thinking it could be a useful way to burn off some energy. I've also decided to do a bike ride across Iowa this summer-- about 200 miles in 4 days-- and any extra training would certainly be helpful.
The Amazon reviews for this seem largely positive, but any personal experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!
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I don't have one, since I don't have a desk, but many of my friends do and really like them!
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I am always fidgety. When I worked at a desk, I used one of those as well as a yoga ball as a chair. (Rotated -- would have ended up on the floor if I tried to cycle on the ball.)
I liked it, but I can't really speak on calorie burn. It helped with nervous energy, for sure.
Have you tried a yoga ball? That I LOVED. My boss wasn't amused at first, but he got used to my bouncing around.
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My sense of balance and coordination is pretty much non-existent, I'd probably hurt myself on a yoga ball! Two coworkers use them as desk chairs and love them, but I imagine I'd end up breaking my neck :-p
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I had brain surgery about 6 years ago and lost ALL sense of balance. I used one of these because they took out the tumor, my filter (what little I possessed), my patience (even less of that), and whatever coordination existed in my big fat booty.
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I enjoy long walks on the beach, puppies, sunsets and taking off my bra as I pull in the driveway. If you are like minded, you are in!
And remember, we are ALL worthy of love, humor, and dignity.
I started a new group here for my old BP friends and any new friends who have a sense of humor. Link to join:
I have wanted one of those chairs for my home office. Never met anyone who had actually used one. :) Does it still make you do the micro movements to maintain balance even though the ball can't roll away when it's on that frame?
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I have wanted one of those chairs for my home office. Never met anyone who had actually used one. :) Does it still make you do the micro movements to maintain balance even though the ball can't roll away when it's on that frame?
I used it to regain my balance but yes, shifting is still necessary. It's slight. I bounced on mine. Settled the restless legs, but incurred a lot of middle school humor.
ISO ... New "clique" members. You must be kind, warm, welcoming, honest, intelligent, and have a sense of humor. The words "shamed" or "victim" can not be in your regular vocabulary. Sarcasm is welcome (and wanted!), but cruelty is not. You must not be a coddler or a shamer. All members are free to classify themselves as vets, newbies, grasshoppers or anything else they desire.
I enjoy long walks on the beach, puppies, sunsets and taking off my bra as I pull in the driveway. If you are like minded, you are in!
And remember, we are ALL worthy of love, humor, and dignity.
I started a new group here for my old BP friends and any new friends who have a sense of humor. Link to join:
