Stationary Bike

Builds motion and endurance with low impact.

Stationary Bike exercise illustration

What it helps

Keeps the joints moving and nourished while you build endurance — all with no pounding. One of the gentlest ways to stay active when a joint is sore.

How to do it

  1. Set the seat so pedaling is comfortable.
  2. Pedal at an easy pace.
  3. Increase your time gradually.

Commonly done as directed.

Where this appears in recovery

Stationary Bike is part of 201 recovery programs, most often at the regaining motion (weeks 2–6), bone healing (weeks 3–12) and strength building (months 2–5) stages, among others. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:

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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.