Q. do they excersize differently?
Thanks for your time.
Thanks for your time.
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Spinning bikes, as in the kind used for Spinning classes at the gym, are very basic. The pedals have straps for those who wear athletic shoes or, alternatively, a strap-free side that has metal cleat-type things that special spinning shoes fit into (supposedly you get more power with these shoes). At any rate, the Spinning bikes only have a tension knob. Most stationary bikes have more complex features. For example, on some digital stationary bikes, you can input your age and weight for a fairly accurate estimation of your calories burned, etc. You can also choose different programs for heart-rate, fat burn, etc. Spinning bikes are awesome if you do a group Spinning class. I think the features on digital stationary bikes make it more motivational because you can keep track of your progress. In terms of workout effectiveness, both work well... the results just depend on your effort on either bike.
Spinning bikes, as in the kind used for Spinning classes at the gym, are very basic. The pedals have straps for those who wear athletic shoes or, alternatively, a strap-free side that has metal cleat-type things that special spinning shoes fit into (supposedly you get more power with these shoes). At any rate, the Spinning bikes only have a tension knob. Most stationary bikes have more complex features. For example, on some digital stationary bikes, you can input your age and weight for a fairly accurate estimation of your calories burned, etc. You can also choose different programs for heart-rate, fat burn, etc. Spinning bikes are awesome if you do a group Spinning class. I think the features on digital stationary bikes make it more motivational because you can keep track of your progress. In terms of workout effectiveness, both work well... the results just depend on your effort on either bike.
Bike riding good exercise?
FlorMorena
I love to ride my bike, but I haven't really ridden my bike in years. I plan to start riding again in the summer but I never realized the health benefits of it.
Is bike riding a good way to tone the legs, hips, and buttocks? What are some other benefits? Also, any other biking advice?
Thanks!
Answer
Oh my goodness yes! Cycling is a fantastic non-impact sport that almost anyone can benefit from. If you have a bike make sure it's tuned up and get out there and ride. Your thighs, glutes and calves will all get toned. Keep your stomach sucked in while you ride and get an ab workout in there too.
There are lots of ways to make a bike workout work for you. If you're starting out just go out and ride. Start with a few miles and work up from there. The first few weeks your butt will be a little sore. That's normal. It takes some time for your body to get used to sitting on your sit bones that way. If it's too much go to your local bike shop and ask about a different saddle.
After you can ride 20 miles without much of a problem you can practice spinning. This is when you ride in a really low gear (low resistance) and practice pedaling in a perfect circle. This is an amazing way to tone your legs. This might be easier with clips on your pedals. Clips are metal straps your toes slide in to so you can pull your leg up as well as push down on the pedal. in this way both legs are working at the same time. You don't need them to start but you might want them later.
You can also get some strength training in by riding up hills and doing anaerobic work. By cranking up a hill and riding down again, resting, and then cranking back up the hill again you can get some peak heart rate and strength building into your workout.
The benefits of cycling are tremendous. You can lose wieight, improve your cardiovascular fitness and tone your legs. There's not much you can't do on a bike. If you're into it for the fitness get a heartrate montor. That makes it much easier to keep an eye on how hard you are working.
At all levels of riding you will build cardiovascular fitness, tone your legs and glutes. Mountain biking can work on your upper body as well. A hard road ride works your entire body, too. In a few months of regular riding it's not uncommon for people to ride 100 miles in a day. That's a real accomplishment physically and mentally.
Good luck and keep riding! It's a really fun and relaxing way to get in shape. A buddy of mine at a bike shop sold a bike to a really overweight kid last summer. Three months later a kid came into his shop and started talking to my friend about the riding he'd been doing and how much he liked his bike. The mechanic scratched his head trying to think if he'd talked to this guy before.
Ends up it was the same kid. He'd lost 80lbs and he was almost unrecognizable. Kid says, "I really like riding my bike," My buddy says, "Sure looks that way."
Remember if you're in it for fitness you've got to start slow and push yourself every ride. If you're not pushing yourself a little bit you're not getting fitter.
Have fun!
Oh my goodness yes! Cycling is a fantastic non-impact sport that almost anyone can benefit from. If you have a bike make sure it's tuned up and get out there and ride. Your thighs, glutes and calves will all get toned. Keep your stomach sucked in while you ride and get an ab workout in there too.
There are lots of ways to make a bike workout work for you. If you're starting out just go out and ride. Start with a few miles and work up from there. The first few weeks your butt will be a little sore. That's normal. It takes some time for your body to get used to sitting on your sit bones that way. If it's too much go to your local bike shop and ask about a different saddle.
After you can ride 20 miles without much of a problem you can practice spinning. This is when you ride in a really low gear (low resistance) and practice pedaling in a perfect circle. This is an amazing way to tone your legs. This might be easier with clips on your pedals. Clips are metal straps your toes slide in to so you can pull your leg up as well as push down on the pedal. in this way both legs are working at the same time. You don't need them to start but you might want them later.
You can also get some strength training in by riding up hills and doing anaerobic work. By cranking up a hill and riding down again, resting, and then cranking back up the hill again you can get some peak heart rate and strength building into your workout.
The benefits of cycling are tremendous. You can lose wieight, improve your cardiovascular fitness and tone your legs. There's not much you can't do on a bike. If you're into it for the fitness get a heartrate montor. That makes it much easier to keep an eye on how hard you are working.
At all levels of riding you will build cardiovascular fitness, tone your legs and glutes. Mountain biking can work on your upper body as well. A hard road ride works your entire body, too. In a few months of regular riding it's not uncommon for people to ride 100 miles in a day. That's a real accomplishment physically and mentally.
Good luck and keep riding! It's a really fun and relaxing way to get in shape. A buddy of mine at a bike shop sold a bike to a really overweight kid last summer. Three months later a kid came into his shop and started talking to my friend about the riding he'd been doing and how much he liked his bike. The mechanic scratched his head trying to think if he'd talked to this guy before.
Ends up it was the same kid. He'd lost 80lbs and he was almost unrecognizable. Kid says, "I really like riding my bike," My buddy says, "Sure looks that way."
Remember if you're in it for fitness you've got to start slow and push yourself every ride. If you're not pushing yourself a little bit you're not getting fitter.
Have fun!
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