KNEE - IMBALANCE CORRECTION WITH AN EXERCISE BIKEThe author, Chuck Evans, contracted polio at the age of 12, resulting in scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine) which became an issue at age 40. As an adult, he started long-distance running completing two Boston Marathons. After much long distance running, he realized and felt the result of constant gravitational impact on the body from that exercise. The impact of his weight through his spine to his legs and then to the ground caused compression to those joints and resulted in knee and lower back muscle imbalances. He then decided to decrease his running but continue his long distance exercise by training and competing in triathlons. The reduction of running longer distances (less joint compression) and adding swimming and biking (exercise with less joint compression) seemed to improve some of his knee/back issues. The change in his workout was quite effective until his 50s. As time progressed, he decided to just add solo biking as his exercise, entirely giving up the more joint-compression sport of running.After the age of 60, a deformity was noted in his right hip, making his right leg ¿ of an inch shorter. He continued the solo exercise of biking (road bike, and a Spinner exercise bike) for leg strengthening and added daily use of a six-inch foam roller to break up any hip/leg muscle tightness. This regiment delayed a right hip replacement and leg lengthening until the age of 73. The surgery was successful, although a new and different muscle imbalance was created. He went back to the Spinner exercise bike for strengthening his leg muscles, reducing joint compression, followed by a routine of stretching those muscles. He found this "recipe" to be an excellent method for improving muscle balance and has been using this exercise method for the past 6 years, correcting his leg/hip muscle imbalances. His exercise routine consists of a 7-minute non-compressive joint bike spin on a properly adjusted Spinner exercise bike.Since seeing and enjoying his leg and knee improvements in balance and strength, he has shared his routine and results with family and friends. Those who have tried his bike exercise have found significant improvements in knee/leg balance, diminished plantar fasciitis, and overall strength as well. You will find their testimonials at the end of the book. They describe efficiently how the 7-minute workout improved and/or resolved their muscle-imbalances. He continues to use the daily Spinner bike exercise and recommends this 7-minute workout to anyone who desires to be well conditioned. Think "taller" with the "daily 7-minute workout" instead of getting shorter as you age.