I recently bought an exercise bike and find I get bored after about 15 minutes. If you also have one, what do you use to keep motivated?
2006-09-13 13:53:37 · 12 answers · asked by analyst 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
just keep thinking "im gonna become fat if i dont stop" or try biking on a scenic route so you'll feel refreshed and relaxed afterward (if you ride at a nice pace). hey, you could even have lunch in the middle of yur bikme ride- it shure beats sweating it out at the smelly gym.
2006-09-13 13:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by SweetHoneySugarBaby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a CD that has a compilation of songs. Upbeat, to get your motor going, and slower ones for cooling down and keeping you on longer.
I use the Sliver movie soundtrack. Very old, but very good for working out! I envision myself running/biking through the mountains in a really awesome Nike outfit...hahahaa....with the slightest drizzle of rain.
2006-09-13 21:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by mauihillside 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say actually go on a bike ride, with a video camera strapped to your bike, and record the route you would take (like for a half hour). then just next time you want to go on your exercise bike, just plug it into a tv and watch it. its pretty sweet.
2006-09-13 21:00:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have travel videos that I watch, sometimes forget I'm on the bike.
I belong to a cycling club and when it's raining or too cold to ride we sometimes bring our trainers to someone's house and do a group "ride".
Sometimes my gf will stop and chat with me or just provide encouragement.
2006-09-13 20:57:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By listening to the music, and visualizing how great I will look when I reach my stated goal. It helps me to keep a journal of what I did, ate, thought, etc. so I can see my progress. Keep up the good work!
2006-09-13 20:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch a favorite tv show or video, or listen to music while peddling away pounds! Some people read, but I'm not that coordinated
2006-09-13 20:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put the bicycle in front of the TV and you'll be able to go for hours.
2006-09-13 20:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought one and I sat it in front of my tv turn on a good movie and go girl
2006-09-13 20:58:40 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Music or put a TV in front of it. It's better than sitting on the couch.
2006-09-13 20:55:38 · answer #9 · answered by mike1985x 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch Tv or read a book while you ride.
2006-09-13 20:54:37 · answer #10 · answered by thinktink_n_pink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋