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CTyankee

(67,111 posts) Thu Sep 4, 2025, 02:07 PM Sep 4

Me and my exercise bike. What am I doing wrong?

I'm elderly and in good shape so I got an exercise bike to keep me "fit."

So I start out easy: 15 minutes of cycling twice a day. After a couple of weeks I added another 15 minute cycle right before dinner. Easy does it. Then, my calves are killing me.

I guess I shudda waited for another couple of weeks to pass before going for the third session...

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Me and my exercise bike. What am I doing wrong? (Original Post) CTyankee Sep 4 OP

It's the repetitive motion The Blue Flower Sep 4 #1

probably lactic acid accumulation in your muscles drray23 Sep 4 #2

I do those things, but will try to slow it down as I finish... CTyankee Sep 4 #4

;-{) Goonch Sep 4 #3

Calf exercises are necessary in old age Nigrum Cattus Sep 4 #5

I can easily do those on the bottom step of our staircase. Boring, but doable. Thanks! CTyankee Sep 4 #6

I may be wrong, but doubling the routine another 15 minutes may be too much at one time. Perhaps just add SWBTATTReg Sep 4 #7

Just finished my 45 minute ride Ponietz Sep 4 #8

what are toe clips? CTyankee Sep 4 #9

Here ya go: Ponietz Sep 4 #10

Ask Joe Biden Oeditpus Rex Sep 4 #11

Do you do a cool-down pedal LogDog75 Sep 4 #12

The Blue Flower

(6,185 posts)

1. It's the repetitive motion

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 02:11 PM

Sep 4

Try stopping after 15 minutes to stand up and stretch your legs.

drray23

(8,434 posts)

2. probably lactic acid accumulation in your muscles

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 02:16 PM

Sep 4

Stretch beforehand, drink plenty of water, and electrolytes. When you wind down your exercise, lower the speed and pedal for a few minutes at a slow pace to relax your muscles. Then, get off the bike and stretch for a few minutes.

CTyankee

(67,111 posts)

4. I do those things, but will try to slow it down as I finish...

Reply to drray23 (Reply #2)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 02:24 PM

Sep 4

Goonch

(4,010 posts)

3. ;-{)

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 02:21 PM

Sep 4

Nigrum Cattus

(1,024 posts)

5. Calf exercises are necessary in old age

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 02:26 PM

Sep 4

Stand on the edge of a elevated surface with your
first third of your foot only. Lock your knees (important)
and lift yourself up.

CTyankee

(67,111 posts)

6. I can easily do those on the bottom step of our staircase. Boring, but doable. Thanks!

Reply to Nigrum Cattus (Reply #5)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 02:38 PM

Sep 4

SWBTATTReg

(25,714 posts)

7. I may be wrong, but doubling the routine another 15 minutes may be too much at one time. Perhaps just add

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 02:49 PM

Sep 4

another 2-3, or 5 minutes at a time, build up gradually from there...

I compliment you on your routine. An excellent thing to do for your health.

Ponietz

(4,042 posts)

8. Just finished my 45 minute ride

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 02:59 PM

Sep 4

Sorry about the calves. Can’t add much except to underline hydration and stretching. Do you use toe clips? If not, I highly recommend them since more muscles are worked.

Ahhh! Endorphin highs are the best!

CTyankee

(67,111 posts)

9. what are toe clips?

Reply to Ponietz (Reply #8)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 04:34 PM

Sep 4

Ponietz

(4,042 posts)

10. Here ya go:

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #9)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 04:57 PM

Sep 4

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=toe+clips&ia=images&iax=images

Oeditpus Rex

(42,770 posts)

11. Ask Joe Biden

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #9)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 05:12 PM

Sep 4

He'll probably say "fuck" a lot.

LogDog75

(879 posts)

12. Do you do a cool-down pedal

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 08:20 PM

Sep 4

I have an exercise bike and after finishing my "ride" I do a slow pedal or until I'm barely peadling for about 3 - 5 minutes. I's a good way to cool-down and to keep the legs from righting up or getting sore.

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