Which bike workout is best for couch potatoes? study reveals surprising results

NCT ID NCT07189975

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at how different types of stationary bike workouts affect muscle strength and overall fitness in 45 sedentary but healthy adults. Participants did either eccentric (resisting the pedal) or concentric (normal pedaling) cycling for 14 weeks. The goal was to see which workout gave the best results with the least effort.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Liege University

    Liège, 4000, Belgium

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