Is Cycling Bad for Your Knees?

One big reason people get into cycling is that it’s a low-impact sport, meaning it’s gentle on your joints. However, it’s also extremely repetitive: Your legs rotate at around 4,000 to 5,000-plus revolutions per hour. For some, issues with bike fit or technique compound over time to cause pronounced knee pain, the most common lower-body complaint in our sport. Research shows that more than 40 percent of recreational riders experience knee pain from overuse at some point or another. So—is cycling bad for your knees? The short answer is no; cycling is great for your overall health and easy on your joints. The long answer is that there are some common culprits behind the aches and pains in your knees—and how to correct them so you can pedal pain-free. [View in Browser]( [Bicycling]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Is Cycling Bad for Your Knees?]( [Is Cycling Bad for Your Knees?]( One big reason people get into cycling is that it’s a low-impact sport, meaning it’s gentle on your joints. However, it’s also extremely repetitive: Your legs rotate at around 4,000 to 5,000-plus revolutions per hour. For some, issues with bike fit or technique compound over time to cause pronounced knee pain, the most common lower-body complaint in our sport. Research shows that more than 40 percent of recreational riders experience knee pain from overuse at some point or another. So—is cycling bad for your knees? The short answer is no; cycling is great for your overall health and easy on your joints. The long answer is that there are some common culprits behind the aches and pains in your knees—and how to correct them so you can pedal pain-free. [Read More](   [The Most Efficient Way to Perform Cycling Endurance Training]( [The Most Efficient Way to Perform Cycling Endurance Training]( Save time while building your fitness with this approach. [Read More](     [Fitness Classes Can Help You Prepare for Your Next Race. Here’s How.]( [Fitness Classes Can Help You Prepare for Your Next Race. Here’s How.]( Logging miles isn't the only way to prep for a long run or bike race. Gym class offerings can improve your cardiovascular and strength to increase your athletic performance. [Read More](   [At-Home Cupping Kits Have Become Popular—But Are They Safe?]( [At-Home Cupping Kits Have Become Popular—But Are They Safe?]( This recovery method may provide benefits for cyclists, but we asked experts whether you should make it a DIY practice. [Read More](     [The 9 Best Cheap E-Bikes You Can Buy Right Now]( [The 9 Best Cheap E-Bikes You Can Buy Right Now]( Every electric bike on this list is sub $2,000—from urban cruisers to folding models, even some that reach 28 mph. [Read More](   [Here’s Why You Need to Drink More Than 8 Cups of Water Each Day]( [Here’s Why You Need to Drink More Than 8 Cups of Water Each Day]( Learn how to maintain proper hydration on and off the road. [Read More](   [Weight Loss After 44]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( Bicycling.com ©2023 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019