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Is bike riding good exercise?

  • I plan on buying a bike tomorrow and aiming to ride up to 10 kms every day. I am obese and have much weight to lose and on a healthy eating plan. I aim to boost it by riding my bike each day. Is this good exercise? I am even going to the shops on my bike instead of driving or catching a bus. Will this help me lose weight? Also, I have not ridden a bike since I was around 16 years old. Will I get used to it again?

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    My brother was obese and started bicycling about 5 years ago. Along with proper diet and riding his bike, he has gotten back down to a normal weight and lost over 200 pounds. He weighed about 400 pounds when he started and lost it all in about 18 months. He continues to ride all he can, usually 10-15 miles a day. I remember he started out riding only 1 mile a day and kept increasing it. He has kept the weight off too and never gained it back. Everyone thinks he had gastric bypass surgery, but he hasn't. We are all so proud of him. He got all the family riding bikes now and we have all lost some weight. We have a bike trail that goes hundreds of miles close by that is beautiful, so it's good for the mind and soul too. You must get a good bike that is comfortable especially if you are obese. Don't buy some kind of racing bike that will be miserable for you to ride. These are just some suggestions from someone who has been riding for years. I would stay away from the mountain bikes since they ride pretty rough. Make sure the handle bars are comfortable for you. None of those ones that bend under. If the bike you buy doesn't have a nice big comfy seat, then buy a good seat and put it on your new bike. You will find out that your choice of seat will make a huge difference in the comfort of your ride. Make sure to buy a bike with gears to make the hills much easier to climb and learn how to properly use them to your benefit. For comfort, I like big open handle bars, big comfy seat, smooth running tires, and nice pedals. My bike is built for comfort and I love it!

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It's good exercise for the body, mind and soul and it's good for the environment. Start with short rides. 10km is a pretty good distance for someone getting into bike riding. It's also going to take some adjustment for your body to get used to the action and motion of riding a bike. You will notice that parts of your anatomy will hurt, even after short rides until you get used to riding again. The saddle will hurt your butt - this will go away after riding for a while. But in the meanwhile, don't overdo it. Also, bear in mind that riding will burn calories. If the point is weight loss, bear the hunger. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Riding will make you feel hungry too but try to eat healthy meals during meal time and skip the snacks during riding.

Dan'ger

Make sure you get a good bike at a bike shop. The most important thing when buying a bike is the correct size. A good bike is a joy to ride. You want to start out slow until you get use to ridding. Don't expect to ride 10 km the first day. Everyone gets sore when they start riding so just stick with it. Remember to pedal at a fast rate with a lite pressure on the pedals. That will cause your body to burn fat for fuel. Pedaling slow and mashing on the pedals will cause you muscles to use glycogen as fuel and will tire you legs quickly. Keep at it and you will be amazed how much weight you can loose with the proper diet.

Bob A

Yes! Riding a bike is a terrific way to lose weight! Plus, even if riding is not the best way to lose weight (its definately is a good way to start), anything is better than no exercise at all. Well done riding instead of driving. This will make you fitter and save money and the environment at the same time. Yes, you will get used to it. Everyone always says that you never forget how to ride a bike. Good luck!

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every kind of biking is good for you because its an outdoor physical activity I do trials and BMX and MTB you pick anyone of those and do a good session and i'll promise you'll be recked. Road biking also good 4 fitness but its so boring

ztrialsbiker

yes bucycle is VERY good to loose weight - but do not flatter oneself because it's still hard and need a lot of time (several month) at least to feel result. go ahead! i am bicycling about 5 years and have good results - my girlfriend said.

Alexander From Earth S

You'll get used to it in about a day. Yes it is great exercise unless you don't try very hard.

HowDoYouTurnThisOff

Good for the abs, legs and circulation.

Lifer

yes it is good luck be safe wle.

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