Me and my exercise bike. What am I doing wrong?

[CTyankee]

I'm elderly and in good shape so I got an exercise bike to keep me "fit."

So I start out easy: 15 minutes of cycling twice a day. After a couple of weeks I added another 15 minute cycle right before dinner. Easy does it. Then, my calves are killing me.

I guess I shudda waited for another couple of weeks to pass before going for the third session...

[The Blue Flower]

1. It's the repetitive motion

Try stopping after 15 minutes to stand up and stretch your legs.

[drray23]

2. probably lactic acid accumulation in your muscles

Stretch beforehand, drink plenty of water, and electrolytes. When you wind down your exercise, lower the speed and pedal for a few minutes at a slow pace to relax your muscles. Then, get off the bike and stretch for a few minutes.

[CTyankee]

4. I do those things, but will try to slow it down as I finish...

[Goonch]

3. ;-{)

[Nigrum Cattus]

5. Calf exercises are necessary in old age

Stand on the edge of a elevated surface with your
first third of your foot only. Lock your knees (important)
and lift yourself up.

[CTyankee]

6. I can easily do those on the bottom step of our staircase. Boring, but doable. Thanks!

[SWBTATTReg]

7. I may be wrong, but doubling the routine another 15 minutes may be too much at one time. Perhaps just add

another 2-3, or 5 minutes at a time, build up gradually from there...

I compliment you on your routine. An excellent thing to do for your health.

[Ponietz]

8. Just finished my 45 minute ride

Sorry about the calves. Can’t add much except to underline hydration and stretching. Do you use toe clips? If not, I highly recommend them since more muscles are worked.

Ahhh! Endorphin highs are the best!

[CTyankee]

9. what are toe clips?

[Ponietz]

10. Here ya go:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=toe+clips&ia=images&iax=images

[Oeditpus Rex]

11. Ask Joe Biden

He'll probably say "fuck" a lot.

[LogDog75]

12. Do you do a cool-down pedal

I have an exercise bike and after finishing my "ride" I do a slow pedal or until I'm barely peadling for about 3 - 5 minutes. I's a good way to cool-down and to keep the legs from righting up or getting sore.