{
  "$schema": "https://openexercise.org/schema/v0/exercise.json",
  "aliases": [
    {
      "text": "Indoor Cycling",
      "kind": "common"
    },
    {
      "text": "Stationary Biking",
      "kind": "common"
    },
    {
      "text": "Spinning",
      "kind": "brand"
    },
    {
      "text": "Cycling cardio session",
      "kind": "common"
    }
  ],
  "anatomy": {
    "muscles": [
      {
        "muscle": "quadriceps",
        "role": "prime-mover"
      },
      {
        "muscle": "gluteus-maximus",
        "role": "prime-mover"
      },
      {
        "muscle": "hamstrings",
        "role": "synergist"
      },
      {
        "muscle": "gastrocnemius",
        "role": "synergist"
      },
      {
        "muscle": "soleus",
        "role": "synergist"
      },
      {
        "muscle": "rectus-abdominis",
        "role": "stabilizer"
      },
      {
        "muscle": "erector-spinae",
        "role": "stabilizer"
      }
    ],
    "joints": [
      {
        "joint": "hip",
        "actions": [
          "flexion",
          "extension"
        ]
      },
      {
        "joint": "knee",
        "actions": [
          "flexion",
          "extension"
        ]
      },
      {
        "joint": "ankle",
        "actions": [
          "plantarflexion",
          "dorsiflexion"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "classification": {
    "modalities": [
      "cardio",
      "conditioning"
    ],
    "movement_patterns": [
      "cycle"
    ],
    "mechanics": "compound",
    "force": "push",
    "kinetic_chain": "closed",
    "laterality": "alternating",
    "planes": [
      "sagittal"
    ],
    "contraction": [
      "dynamic"
    ],
    "level": "beginner"
  },
  "equipment": {
    "required": [
      [
        "stationary-bike"
      ]
    ]
  },
  "external_ids": {
    "wger": "1204"
  },
  "id": "oec:stationary-bike-cycling",
  "instructions": {
    "setup": [
      "Adjust the saddle height so that your knee has a slight bend (around 25 to 35 degrees) when the pedal is at the bottom of the stroke.",
      "Adjust the handlebar height and reach so you can comfortably hold them with relaxed shoulders and a neutral spine.",
      "Place the balls of your feet over the centers of the pedals and secure the toe cages or clip in cycling shoes."
    ],
    "steps": [
      "Begin pedaling with a smooth, circular motion, pushing down through the ball of the foot and scraping across the bottom of the stroke.",
      "Maintain an upright or slightly forward-hinged posture without excessively rounding your back.",
      "Adjust resistance and cadence to achieve the desired workout intensity.",
      "Continue pedaling at a consistent rhythm for the planned duration."
    ],
    "breathing": "Breathe rhythmically in sync with your pedal stroke, maintaining steady diaphragmatic breaths throughout.",
    "cues": [
      "Smooth circles, not just stomping down",
      "Keep shoulders relaxed and away from your ears",
      "Light grip on the handlebars"
    ],
    "common_faults": [
      {
        "fault": "Saddle positioned too low, causing excessive knee flexion and anterior knee strain.",
        "correction": "Raise the seat until your leg is nearly straight with just a slight bend when the heel rests on the pedal."
      },
      {
        "fault": "Excessive upper body bouncing or death-gripping the handlebars.",
        "correction": "Stabilize your torso using your core and relax your hands and shoulders."
      },
      {
        "fault": "Pedaling with zero resistance, leading to erratic cadence and hip bouncing.",
        "correction": "Add sufficient resistance to maintain control and smooth pedal contact through every degree of rotation."
      }
    ],
    "safety": {
      "precautions": [
        "Ensure all adjustment pins and knobs are fully locked before mounting the bike."
      ],
      "spotter": "not-needed"
    }
  },
  "measurement": {
    "duration_counted": "total",
    "load": {
      "kind": "none"
    },
    "profiles": [
      {
        "required": [
          "duration",
          "distance"
        ],
        "optional": [
          "power",
          "cadence",
          "resistance-level",
          "heart-rate",
          "calories",
          "speed",
          "rpe"
        ]
      },
      {
        "required": [
          "duration"
        ],
        "optional": [
          "distance",
          "power",
          "cadence",
          "resistance-level",
          "heart-rate",
          "calories",
          "speed",
          "rpe"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "records": {}
  },
  "name": "Stationary Bike Cycling",
  "previous_ids": [
    "oec:cycling-cardio-session"
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "generated": [
      "/name",
      "/summary",
      "/classification",
      "/anatomy",
      "/equipment",
      "/measurement",
      "/instructions",
      "/setup",
      "/relations"
    ],
    "license": "CC-BY-SA-4.0",
    "review": {
      "status": "machine-generated",
      "model": "gemini-3.8-flash",
      "at": "2026-10-31"
    },
    "sources": [
      {
        "title": "wger: Cycling cardio session",
        "url": "https://wger.de/en/exercise/1204/view-base",
        "license": "CC-BY-SA-4.0"
      }
    ]
  },
  "relations": [
    {
      "type": "variation-of",
      "target": "oec:cycling"
    },
    {
      "type": "substitute-for",
      "target": "oec:cycling"
    },
    {
      "type": "substitute-for",
      "target": "oec:recumbent-bike"
    }
  ],
  "setup": {
    "grip": {
      "orientation": "pronated"
    },
    "position": "seated"
  },
  "status": "active",
  "summary": "A low-impact cardiovascular exercise performed on an indoor stationary bicycle to build aerobic endurance and lower-body stamina."
}