Exercise bike hurts my butt

This is pretty embarassing but I need some help.  I have a perfectly good Reebok exercise bike that I recently got from my brother.  I was going to begin riding the bike at least 30 minutes everyday before I get WLS and beyond.  My biggest deterent right now is that the seat hurts my butt.  I've tried it out the last 2 days and I can't get past 10 minutes without hopping off.  I have a 2 year old son and getting to the gym isn't always an option. 

Does anyone know of a way I can get some relief?  Is there something I can buy?  A certain way to sit?  Anything? 

You have to built up your tolerance, but some cycling shorts will def hel;p! (They have a nice pad / chamoise) . Give it time...

Hi - you can buy gel seat covers which slip over and provide some cushioning. I bought mine from a cycling shop and it wasn't too expensive - made my RPM classes go much easier.

I got a new bike about a month ago and I had the same problem. I bought what looks like a tractor seat and put that on there - problem solved!

Jenny

Thanks for the advice. I got to 15 minutes today so I think my butt is toughening up...lol I think it would def be more bearable with a different seat.

you can wear shorts or get a gel pad etc... but the best thing is to just get used to it.  in a week or two you won't even notice it anymore :)   good luck!   i love the bike (both stationary and road), it is waaay easier on the bod than running.

GAH!!! that's the WORST!!! I feel you! I have a big booty and I always get a KILLER wedgie when I ride the bike too!  I got a seat cover and just had to move around a little bit until my butt got used to it!   I feel your pain though... literally... pain lol GOOD LUCK!

Thanks!!  Us big booty girls have to stick together...lol  I've been riding for about a week and I did exactly what you said.  Wiggle around until I find a bearable spot...it's getting easier though.  I guess my butt is toughening up.  lol

I kept at it and I got on the bike tonight and didn't feel a thing. 

perseverance and trying to work aroudn the obstacle works..

there are gel type seats that you can purchase. that fit over the regular type seat...if not try a salvage yard or a scrap metal place and ask them if they have any older/traditional type bicycle seats....you may be able to swap what you have