Air bike

Learn how to do Air bike with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

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MET 8 Quadriceps QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsShoulders Air Bike

Air bike is a Air Bike exercise that primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary activation of the Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders. It has a MET value of 8, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 280 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Air bike

A full-body cardio machine that challenges both upper and lower body in high-intensity efforts or steady-state conditioning.


💡 Instructions:


  1. Sit on the seat and adjust height so your knees are slightly bent at the bottom.

  2. Grip the handles firmly and place feet on the pedals.

  3. Push and pull with your arms while pedaling with your legs.

  4. Keep your back tall and core engaged throughout.

  5. Maintain pace or alternate sprints and recovery based on the goal.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Relying only on legs (no arm push/pull)

  • Slouching forward with poor posture

  • Sprinting without pacing in long efforts

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Muscles Worked by Air bike

Primary Quadriceps
Secondary
QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsShoulders

Equipment

  • Air Bike

Calories Burned Doing Air bike

Calorie Calculator

MET 8
Estimated burn
280 calories

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: Air bike

Type
Air Bike exercise
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders
MET value
8
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 280 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Air bike

What muscles does Air bike work?

Air bike primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary engagement of the Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders.

How do you do Air bike correctly?

A full-body cardio machine that challenges both upper and lower body in high-intensity efforts or steady-state conditioning. 💡 Instructions:...

Is Air bike good for beginners?

Air bike has a MET value of 8, indicating a high intensity exercise best suited for intermediate to advanced athletes.

What equipment do you need for Air bike?

Air bike requires: Air Bike.

What are the benefits of Air bike?

Air bike strengthens the Quadriceps, engages the Quadriceps and Glutes and Hamstrings and Shoulders.

What exercises are similar to Air bike?

Similar exercises to Air bike include Kẹkẹ, Burpee, Burpee - lateral jump, Burpee – pẹlu push-up.

Is Air bike better than Kẹkẹ?

Both Air bike and Kẹkẹ target the Quadriceps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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