Why do my hips feel sore and tight after riding a stationary exercise bike?
1. Introduction Experiencing sore and tight hips after riding a stationary exercise bike is caused by the repetitive, restricted biomechanics of seated cycling. The cycling motion requires continuous, repetitive hip flexion while the pelvis remains fixed against a saddle. This unyielding mechanical pattern shortens the hip flexor muscles and places significant friction on the joint … Read more