We have all seen exercise and weight-loss fads come and go. While
some of them were very useful, others were downright ridiculous in
their claims. Sit and lose weight? Think yourself thin? We have heard
them all. Still, there is one form of exercise that is a really good way
to burn calories and has stood the test of time. In fact, it has been
around for almost two hundred years and is still going strong. I am
talking about bicycling, one of the best and easiest ways to get out and
get some exercise.
Bicycling burns many more calories than just running alone and it much gentler on your joints making it a good low impact cardio workout that can be done almost anywhere. We've put together a few tips to get you cycling and on the path to weight loss.
First, you need to decide where you want to ride and I don't mean just what path to ride down or park to ride through. I am talking about whether or not you want to ride inside or outside. The good thing about bicycling is that you can do both. If it is cold and snowy outside you can still get you ride in by using either a stationary bike or a set of rollers for your street bike. These allow you to set up your own bicycle on them and pedal away in the comfort of your own home maybe even while watching some television.
Next, you need to set up a good riding plan especially if you will be riding outside. You will want to map out a route that isn't going to be too difficult when you are starting out and one that follows a safe route away from heavily congested traffic areas. You want your ride to be enjoyable so you will do it often. Choose a route that has a couple of different difficulty levels. You have to be able to challenge yourself and a smooth, flat route won't do that. You ride should take around an hour to get the best results. This type of training can be hard on your body so make sure you get plenty of rest and don't overdo it. Two or three days every week should be enough to start a good exercise and weight loss routine.
When you start to see some results, push yourself a little farther. After a while the results will start to taper off and you will have to drastically change your route and the intensity of your workout. With the proper equipment and the right amount of effort, you will shed pounds faster than you ever thought you could and have fun doing it.
Bicycling burns many more calories than just running alone and it much gentler on your joints making it a good low impact cardio workout that can be done almost anywhere. We've put together a few tips to get you cycling and on the path to weight loss.
First, you need to decide where you want to ride and I don't mean just what path to ride down or park to ride through. I am talking about whether or not you want to ride inside or outside. The good thing about bicycling is that you can do both. If it is cold and snowy outside you can still get you ride in by using either a stationary bike or a set of rollers for your street bike. These allow you to set up your own bicycle on them and pedal away in the comfort of your own home maybe even while watching some television.
Next, you need to set up a good riding plan especially if you will be riding outside. You will want to map out a route that isn't going to be too difficult when you are starting out and one that follows a safe route away from heavily congested traffic areas. You want your ride to be enjoyable so you will do it often. Choose a route that has a couple of different difficulty levels. You have to be able to challenge yourself and a smooth, flat route won't do that. You ride should take around an hour to get the best results. This type of training can be hard on your body so make sure you get plenty of rest and don't overdo it. Two or three days every week should be enough to start a good exercise and weight loss routine.
When you start to see some results, push yourself a little farther. After a while the results will start to taper off and you will have to drastically change your route and the intensity of your workout. With the proper equipment and the right amount of effort, you will shed pounds faster than you ever thought you could and have fun doing it.
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