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“Proper setup is crucial for maximizing the benefits of the workout and preventing injury,” he explains.

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Next, understand the difference between cadence and resistance.

“When you increase your cadence or speed, you create more intensity as your legs pedal faster.”

And similar to cadence, increasing your resistance makes your stationary bike workout tougher.

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In general, your RPE describes how hard you feel like your body is working while exercising.

Finally, double-check you’re comfortable with the different positions of your body when doing a stationary bike workout.

Lastly, third position will be used for heavy climbs at slow cadences.

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