Here’s How Many Calories I Burned Riding an Ebike Vs. a Regular Bike
I love ebikes—they introduce non-cyclists to the sport, they keep cars off the road, and most of all, ebiking is crazy fun. But is it actually exercise? If so, how…
Just Go Buy the Weird Padded Cycling Shorts
I’m not a real cyclist, I say to myself as I buy a cheap, basic exercise bike. I’m not that into spinning, I say to myself as I replace that…
How to Adjust Your Spin Bike for the Most Comfortable Ride
Whether you’ve got a Peloton at home or you’re hopping onto one of the nameless bikes in your gym’s cardio section, you’ll be a lot more comfortable if you can…
The Biggest Mistakes That Beginner Indoor Cyclists Make
My spin bike is one of those purchases that felt frivolous at the time, but has become one of my best-loved pieces of exercise equipment. I use it for easy…
The Two Biggest Mistakes Beginners Make on the Rowing Machine
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) When an experienced person uses a rowing machine, it’s almost a thing of beauty—a continuous rhythm, their whole body moving back and forth continuously as the…
What to Do If Your Bike Seat Makes Your Butt Hurt
Photo: AP Group of Photographers (Shutterstock) Pain in your butt or groin from cycling is common, even if you’re indoors on a Peloton or Airdyne, or even your DIY bike…
How Much Does It Really Cost to Get Into Fitness?
Photo: Peerayot (Shutterstock) Almost everybody who sticks to their workout routine has found a type of fitness they love. That may mean Crossfit classes multiple times a week, going for…