http://www.straplessheartratemonitorwatch.com/cycling-heart-rate-monitor/35/im-thinking-of-investing-in-a-cycle Everything you want to know about Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watches Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:55:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.straplessheartratemonitorwatch.com/cycling-heart-rate-monitor/35/im-thinking-of-investing-in-a-cycle/comment-page-1#comment-65 mfoley6 Thu, 24 May 2007 09:03:10 +0000 http://www.straplessheartratemonitorwatch.com/cycling-heart-rate-monitor/im-thinking-of-investing-in-a-cycle#comment-65 Do you have back or knee problems? If so, you might want to compare the fit and shape of the bicycle. A more recumbent bike (where you sit like a chair) will be easier on your back. A bike where you lean forward more will allow you to go faster and get a better workout but it undoubtedly puts more strain on the lower back. I personally prefer more recumbent bikes. Also, the knee should never be straight, always bent even all the way around when you pedal. There's a good picture of this in the link below.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.bicyclefit.com/ http://www.bicyclefitnw.com/ Do you have back or knee problems? If so, you might want to compare the fit and shape of the bicycle. A more recumbent bike (where you sit like a chair) will be easier on your back. A bike where you lean forward more will allow you to go faster and get a better workout but it undoubtedly puts more strain on the lower back. I personally prefer more recumbent bikes.
Also, the knee should never be straight, always bent even all the way around when you pedal. There's a good picture of this in the link below.
References :
http://www.bicyclefit.com/
http://www.bicyclefitnw.com/

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