Want a good cardio workout you can do while watching your favorite TV show or reading a book? Stationary biking may be for you. Sit down and pedal your way to a stronger cardiovascular system and better stamina. And push yourself a bit. It's not enough to simply spin your legs with light resistance.

Because stationary biking is not a weight-bearing exercise, it won't strengthen your bones. Mix in some time with free weights and you'll be building a complete leaner, stronger body.

"Cycling refreshes me and puts me in a wonderful mood. It reduces my stress and it helped me lower my blood pressure." -- An iVillager

"I quit the gym and ride a stationary bike at home instead. The gym took so much time that I felt guilty about going. Now I just hop on my bike. I'm home with the children, and I can plan dinner and be ready to go by the time my husband gets home." -- iVillager sherrybrady

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