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Weight Loss Guide: 5 No-No's for Bicycle Riders

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Whether you're a first-timer on a city bike or a seasoned triathlete on a roadie, these few points should be avoided if you want to achieve that ideal fitness level while still having lots of fun:Skipping meals will burn more fatMost cyclists these days prefer hitting the road or nearby trails early to avoid the morning rush. If you are a seasoned cyclist, you would know better that leaving the house without even eating a slice of bread will not necessarily help you lose those stubborn fats.Although, studies have shown that skipping breakfast or any other meals prior your exercise...

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Biking: How Long Until You Lose Weight?

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If you have chosen a bicycle as a means to getting more active, fitter, and healthier, then you have chosen well. Biking is one of the most effective ways to lose weight, but it's important to put in some work before seeing some progress. But how much effort should one really put in before significantly losing pounds?Workouts that are planned well will help you maximize your time on your two-wheels. Pedalling harder will make you lose weight faster but like everybody else, it's important to consider gradual progress. Begin slowly and as your health improves gradually, you can intensify your...

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Tips for Getting Fit on a Bicycle: A Weight Loss Guide

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Biking is one of the most effective - and not to mention, enjoyable - workouts out there. Others may find this intimidating. But it is not necessary to be thin for one to cycle. Yes, a lighter body helps a lot if you want speed, but it is not a requirement for you to enjoy it.When you are confronted with anxiety and doubts, fight the urge to make excuses and back out. Here are a few tips helpful tips:The Right Perspective: Being unfit is not really something to be very scared about. You don't have to be in all that...

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Cycling: Health and Fitness Guide

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When it comes to convincing people to try cycling, some would usually ask, "Why go cycling when you can burn your calories in the gym?" While it is true that working out in the gym can help in losing weight and toning our muscles, outdoor cycling has its own merits.Cycling is a low impact exercise meaning it does not put too much pressure that strains our joints unlike in running or high impact aerobic exercises and weight training in the gym. Our muscles can get a real good workout since cycling uses all the major muscle groups as we pedal...

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Why Cycling Is a Fun Workout

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If you find going to the gym a dreary exercise, you might want to try cycling outdoors instead. Cycling, compared to gym exercise, is more fun. When cycling, you won't get bored with the changing surroundings as you travel down your chosen bike path; while, in the gym, you are stuck with the same walls and equipment. No wonder some people find gym exercise difficult to sustain. There's more variety in the cycling experience. More people are actually into cycling as part of their weight loss program because it is a low impact exercise and more fun to do. As...

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