Q. I have just aquired an exercise bicycle from a friend of mine who was moving that didn't wish to take it with her.
When I go to the gym (rarely) I usually use the elliptical machine, but since I have this bike now, I would much rather stay at home and workout.
My question is for those of you who ride exercise bikes, is it really just as effective as other machines at weight loss, or will I have to ride at longer intervals to achieve any type of results?
For the record, I'm 26 yrs old, 5'6 and weigh 130lbs, trying to get down to 120lbs, or at least stay in that range.
When I go to the gym (rarely) I usually use the elliptical machine, but since I have this bike now, I would much rather stay at home and workout.
My question is for those of you who ride exercise bikes, is it really just as effective as other machines at weight loss, or will I have to ride at longer intervals to achieve any type of results?
For the record, I'm 26 yrs old, 5'6 and weigh 130lbs, trying to get down to 120lbs, or at least stay in that range.
Answer
stationary bikes are awesome for weight loss. Ever hear of spinning? That burngs nearly 800-1200 calories an hour. And you can do it now in your own home. Look up on google some spinning tips, and you'll be on your way to slimming down fast!! I have heard that bikes are the best way to lose weight..you're working out your abs, thighs, calves, butt. Do some arm movements while you're riding, and you'll slim down in no time.
stationary bikes are awesome for weight loss. Ever hear of spinning? That burngs nearly 800-1200 calories an hour. And you can do it now in your own home. Look up on google some spinning tips, and you'll be on your way to slimming down fast!! I have heard that bikes are the best way to lose weight..you're working out your abs, thighs, calves, butt. Do some arm movements while you're riding, and you'll slim down in no time.
What kind of Bike do I need to do some weight loss exercise?
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I like to lose about 15-20 pounds and I want to do some cycling/biking as a part of the exercises. I have never ridden a bike since I've been in the US. But when I was a teenager and where I lived, I pretty much lived on a bike.. LOL and I was about 40 pounds lesser weight then too... My question is what kind of a bike do I need to start doing some cycling? Will the $100 bikes from walmart do the job or do I have to go for the expensive ones?
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If you want to lose weight, spin class or pedaling on a spin machine without a class is a much better, more efficient way to do it. You would need 4 - 5 hours per day on a road bike to match the calorie burn you get from one hour of hard spinning. But I emphasize hard, because most people in spin classes don't lose weight because they don't put the resistance up high enough and they don't spin fast enough. So forget the bike, head for the guy, you can lose that weight in a month or two.
If you want to lose weight, spin class or pedaling on a spin machine without a class is a much better, more efficient way to do it. You would need 4 - 5 hours per day on a road bike to match the calorie burn you get from one hour of hard spinning. But I emphasize hard, because most people in spin classes don't lose weight because they don't put the resistance up high enough and they don't spin fast enough. So forget the bike, head for the guy, you can lose that weight in a month or two.
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