<p>The up right bike I ride at the gym has a really stiff seat, & the first few times I rode it, I could hardly stand it. But while I wouldn’t say I now think it is * cushy*, I can say that I no longer really notice.</p>
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Ahhh… we missed ya, Dad II 
Where ya been?</p>
<p>So you realize it isn’t the seat causing the pressure, its the chips and soda, right?</p>
<p>I’m surprised that Bowflex or somebody hasn’t come out with an Exercise Sofa or an Exercise Recliner, where you can enjoy a comfy seat in front of the TV, while slowly pedalling, and burning almost as many calories as takes to change the channel with the clicker.</p>
<p>^ He’s been off on a trip going from a cold location to warm. ;)</p>
<p>Idad that’s why I don’t go to the gym in the morning, cause most likely my neighbor on the bike is going to be riding at a very leisurely pace, & casually flipping through a magazine.</p>
<p>That is fine I guess if that is all your body can do, but I prefer to concentrate on what I am doing. Yes I listen to music and find it hard to push myself without it, but I don’t think you can get stronger * unless* you push yourself & you have a harder time doing that if you aren’t paying attention to your body.</p>
<p>Exercise bikes are overrated. One can get quite fit without leaving the couch. Check what these reputable websites have to offer as far a exercise without leaving the couch goes:</p>
<p>[Couch</a> Potato Exercises | Sitting Exercise | Arthritis Today Magazine](<a href=“http://www.arthritistoday.org/fitness/motivation/couch-potato-exercises.php]Couch”>http://www.arthritistoday.org/fitness/motivation/couch-potato-exercises.php)</p>
<p>[Three</a> Great Ab Exercises You Can Do Without Leaving The Comfort Of Your Couch | ThePostGame](<a href=“http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/training-day/201106/three-ab-exercises-you-can-do-without-leaving-your-couch]Three”>Three Great Ab Exercises You Can Do Without Leaving The Comfort Of Your Couch | ThePostGame.com)</p>
<p>[Fitness</a> for Couch Potatoes WebMD](<a href=“http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/fitness-for-couch-potatoes]Fitness”>Exercise, Workout, and Fitness Center: Yoga, Cardio, Strength Training, and More)</p>
<p>[Couch</a> Potato Exercises | LIVESTRONG.COM](<a href=“http://www.livestrong.com/article/326850-couch-potato-exercises/]Couch”>How to Get a Flat Stomach Quickly Without Exercise | livestrong)</p>
<p>I’m not kidding.</p>
<p>It’s pretty hard to be aerobic on the couch. Well, sustained anyway.</p>
<p>You don’t need a bike at all. Just get something called a “pedal exerciser”, which is designed to let you get minimal exercise while sitting on the couch. Costs less than a new bicycle seat.</p>
<p>“It’s pretty hard to be aerobic on the couch. Well, sustained anyway.”</p>
<p>I believe it is called “interval training” ;)</p>
<p>Oh thats right EK-- how was the trip to Hawaii Dad II?</p>
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<p>At least at our age! I do have vague memories of getting aerobic on a few couches in my younger days, but, alas, the memories do grow dim…</p>
<p>Ewwww, TMI interestedad, TMI</p>
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<p>Welcome back Dad II…another “little levity” thread…heh?</p>
<p>Ditching the chips and soda will doubly save you money…you won’t need that new bike seat at all, and you won’t be buying the junk food either.</p>