Q. Will this help build muscle and slim down my thighs/calves quicker? thanks
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Standing up on a stationary bike wont help much unless you have a spinning bike that is designed for that. Pedaling at 70-90 rpms with just enough resistance to keep your heart rate at 85%. You can do intervals where you spin faster to where you run out of breath or add resistance to where your legs start to fail. Ride for at least a hour or more 15-20 min wont do much. I watch tv and crank up up during the commercials to break thinks up. The fastest way to slim down is to eat less, it's much easier to cut out 500 calories then to burn it off for a hour.
Standing up on a stationary bike wont help much unless you have a spinning bike that is designed for that. Pedaling at 70-90 rpms with just enough resistance to keep your heart rate at 85%. You can do intervals where you spin faster to where you run out of breath or add resistance to where your legs start to fail. Ride for at least a hour or more 15-20 min wont do much. I watch tv and crank up up during the commercials to break thinks up. The fastest way to slim down is to eat less, it's much easier to cut out 500 calories then to burn it off for a hour.
Can riding a stationary bike send power back into the power grid?
Josh S
Riding a stationary bike could produce electricity. Most commercial stationary bikes already plug into the wall to power the electronics (speed, distance, calories, etc..). Is it possible to send power back into the power grid through this plug from the power generated from the stationary bike? I would like to use a stationary bike to provide additional power for the rest of my house to reduce energy costs. How would you be able to connect the stationary bike to the house's power? Can this be done by plugging into a regular outlet?
Answer
This year they are publicly premiering a device similar to what you are describing at the Superbowl.
The Pedal-A-Watt Stationary Bike Power Generator
Creates 100 to 320 watts at 12 to 30 volts DC depending on rider's strength
Bicycle easily disengages from stand for immediate road use
Stand folds easily for transport
Power small, household appliances such as a desktop PC, laptop, or stereo
The Pedal-A-Watt concept is a simple one: you pedal, turning the bike's rear wheel, which in turn spins the generator.
What is a generator anyway? It is simply a spinning magnet within a coil of wire. As the magnet spins within this coil, electricity flows through the coil. This electricity can then be used immediately or stored in a battery.
The typical adult will create 100 to over 320 watts of power depending on the rider's strength. The average person can create between 125 to 215 watts. Those in better shape that are stronger can create between 225 and 320 watts or more.
This year they are publicly premiering a device similar to what you are describing at the Superbowl.
The Pedal-A-Watt Stationary Bike Power Generator
Creates 100 to 320 watts at 12 to 30 volts DC depending on rider's strength
Bicycle easily disengages from stand for immediate road use
Stand folds easily for transport
Power small, household appliances such as a desktop PC, laptop, or stereo
The Pedal-A-Watt concept is a simple one: you pedal, turning the bike's rear wheel, which in turn spins the generator.
What is a generator anyway? It is simply a spinning magnet within a coil of wire. As the magnet spins within this coil, electricity flows through the coil. This electricity can then be used immediately or stored in a battery.
The typical adult will create 100 to over 320 watts of power depending on the rider's strength. The average person can create between 125 to 215 watts. Those in better shape that are stronger can create between 225 and 320 watts or more.
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