Is it healthy to bicycle ALL THE TIME?

[Skhandelwal]

Since, the only reason we get tired and muscles wear out is b/c of lack of oxygen...if I drive the bicycle machine really slowly, and do all my word on it...(use it as a desk)

Is that a bad idea?

 

[jim mcnamara]

Not really. There are machines that allow you to work at a CRT standing up - they require you to move your feet very slowly - a slow walk. It's a kind of very expensive treadmill basically.

The only caveat: if you are in bad shape -- start slowly, otherwise you'll be at risk for tissue damage or inflammation, for example, plantar fasciitis, sore joints, tendonitis. By slowly I mean a half hour per day to start, then work up to 8-10 hours over weeks.

 

[Skhandelwal]

But why is it not good for the body? I was looking for a biological explanation.