Platesmith

Air Bike

A compound machine exercise for the cardiovascular system.

  • Cardio
  • Machine
  • Compound

All exercises

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Muscles worked

MainCardiovascular system
AlsoQuadriceps, Deltoids

Setup

Use short hard intervals or a steady moderate effort depending on your target zone.

How to do it well

  • Drive with the arms and legs together
  • Set a sustainable cadence
  • Breathe rhythmically

Common mistakes

  • Starting too hard and fading
  • Slouching over the handles

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.