Bicycling
A beginner cardio exercise that works the quads.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Bicycling
- To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Bicycling
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Bicycling, Stationary
A beginner cardio exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Recumbent Bike
A beginner cardio exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Running, Treadmill
A beginner cardio exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Walking, Treadmill
A beginner cardio exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Jogging, Treadmill
A beginner cardio exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Trail Running/Walking
A beginner cardio exercise that works the quads.
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Elliptical Trainer
An intermediate cardio exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Rowing, Stationary
An intermediate cardio exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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9
Stairmaster
An intermediate cardio exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Step Mill
An intermediate cardio exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do bicycling work?
Bicycling primarily works the quads. The calves, glutes and hamstrings assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for bicycling?
The source dataset does not record equipment for bicycling. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Bicycling: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Bicycling is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of bicycling?
Bicycling, Stationary, Recumbent Bike, Running, Treadmill train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
How do I log bicycling in Fitnit?
As a duration. Fitnit logs the session length and counts it toward your weekly activity alongside your strength work.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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