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HIIT on a bike Anonymous
Sup /fit/. Sorry if this question is noobish. I'm still rather new to learning about fitness.

So I've decided I'm going to start doing HIIT. However, since I'm quite fat I don't think I'm going to run yet; I'll wait until I lose some weight before I start running.

For now, I'm going to use a stationary bike. Here's the problem I have: whenever I try to go as fast as possible on a stationary bike, I feel like the machine "can't keep up with me", so to speak. Like, I could actually go faster if not for the limitations of the machine. So, if I set the bike to a higher level (like 3, 4, or 5) instead of leaving it on level 1, would this be good? I figure that way I'd be able to fully exert myself into the machine for the 30 seconds of high intensity. I wouldn't be going as fast, I suppose, but I'd be able to push myself harder.

Also, if I feel a burning sensation in my leg muscles when I do this (and I probably will--I usually do when I go really fast), does that mean that the workout is anaerobic instead of aerobic, and therefore I am not accomplishing my goals? My goal is to burn calories and/or fat, to lose weight.


Also, please add any other tips that you might have for doing HIIT on a bike.

pic semi-related. It's a stationary bike, but not the kind my gym has.
>> Anonymous
Spinning bike for bike HITT or a real push-bike (if you have roads nearby sans much traffic).

Exercise bikes are fucking shit for killing yourself on. They're for fatties and women.
>> Anonymous
Not OP here, but the only exercise equipment I have in the house is a Rowing Machine with 8kg magnetic resistance.

I always put it on the highest level of adjustable resistance (16), and I can handle it.

The rower is on a two-ply material (think heavy cotton t-shirt), and whenever I pull too hard/quickly, the resulting force/effort I use to go forward (after pulling) moves the entire machine. It will progressively move forward, until it hits the wall.

Is this just showing that attempting HIIT on a rowing machine is fail? Or can I just by a cheap carpet/rug to stop the machine from moving, and comfortably try HIIT on a rower?

I also have a large football oval near my house. I just need to see what days there aren't any football clubs training there, then I can try HIIT there.
>> Anonymous
>>60267

As I said, I am fat.

I am also a woman. Soo...does that mean the stationary bike is a good option for me?
>> Anonymous
>>60332
obviously the inferior option is acceptable if you are a woman.
>> Anonymous
>>60288