Every morning, 7 days a week, I get on my recumbent stationary bike, and exercise for 1 hour. As I go forward with this website, I will pass along more of my tips, suggestions, and philosophy about fitness and exercise.

At this point, I like the recumbent bike in the morning for a number of reasons:

• You can do it in any weather (as it is inside),
• You can multitask while exercising which helps to make the hour pass (watch TV, listen to music, read, make phone calls, etc.),
• It is a safe piece of exercise equipment (for example, if you have a lapse in concentration on a treadmill, you can fall, which is not that case with a stationary bike),
• The recumbent seat is easier on one’s back and buttocks than a regular stationary bike,

While a regular stationary bike, or an elliptical machine, would also be suitable, I really appreciate the benefits of a recumbent bike in providing a piece of equipment that one can use on an consistent basis, and which can safely allow for multitasking and distractions which help you get through a long workout.

Also, I believe it is key to start your exercise first thing in the morning before you eat. This way, you are able to start up your body’s metabolism, which will help you through the day in burning up calories.