You'll get the hang of it pretty quick- as others have said, in a doorway, or at least near a wall is the way to get started. It's kinda fun, but then it gets boring (like any other stationary bike 'experience'), but nice to have available during an upstate NY winter! I set mine up on the porch- still gets cold, but without the wind-chill it's manageable. Cue up a podcast and spin away.