What is something like a hobby or skill that you belive almost anybody should give a try, and what makes your suggestion so good compared to other things?

i feel like this is a descent question i guess.

  • withersailor@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    I cringe watching someone struggling to turn the pedals when they are riding a multi geared bike.

    Cycling is good for the knees, if you’re not staining to turn the pedals. That’s why gearing exists.

    Use the gears to make the pedaling easier.

    • runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      1 year ago

      Also to add, the seat height should be adjusted such that your leg is just under full extension when on the pedal at its lowest point. Otherwise you are wasting a ton of power with every stroke, and will feel it in your knees much quicker.

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      1 year ago

      Yep, switch to a low gear and cruise! I love going fast so I’ve always been a high gear guy, love mashing but after a while I could definitely feel it under my right kneecap. I try to take it a little bit easier nowadays and haven’t had that problem

    • Wen Astar@discuss.tchncs.de
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      1 year ago

      O yes. If you have problems, shift down, pedal faster. Everything above 70 pedal turns per minute is good for your knees. Everything below is bad