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Is biking considered a great weight loss excercise?Is biking considered a great weight loss excercise?
Rangel25 said: "I am new here and I am a 5' 10" male that weighs 218 lbs. and had just recently bought a mountian bike for exercise to hopefully drop to my goal weight of 190 lbs. Is biking a good excercise for a guy my size to want to lose 28 lbs. in the next month, provided I eat the right healthy foods. Also can someone give me some advice on the best things to eat within the next month to lose such weight? Thanks
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brastasi said: "Hi Rangel
Great to have you aboard! Cycling is great. I have a road bike. You can burn 700 calories easy on a bike, and gets great on your knees as well.
I did not watch what I ate, but two summers ago, I was biking 15 to 20 miles every other day. I did not lose weight because it takes a lot of energy to keep up with other people you are biking with.
My arms toned up as well as my legs, not to mention the strength in my legs. I have started back to cycling. Can't wait til the weather warms up!
Mix in the bike riding with running or jogging or something else. Good luck to ya!
Oh yea, I'm Brastasi :D"
determinedtolose said: "Hello and Welcome,
Biking is great exercise. It wouldn't hurt to add in some other types of cardio exercise a few days a week as well. I say any exercise is better than no exercise. Good Luck!"
gizmonel said: "Hello everyone well take it from i bike on a stationary and have blasted off 24lbs"
gizmonel said: "yes i also have a recumbent bike it is very comfy, i get an awesome workout on it every day.
i am hooked on the bike, it makes me feel so good"
pixiechic said: "biking is an excellent way to get fit.
good foods to eat? stuff like chicken, tuna, fish, salads, fruits, and vegetables.
avoid anything deep fried like chips and fries. regular soda pop is very detrimental to most diets, as well.
keep us posted on your progress!"
Heather said: "If you do any kind of exercise for a while you will start seeing changes in your body."
UniqueMystique said: "I've been riding a recumbant bike.....my legs are really trimming up and becoming more defined. I already have great legs....but now they are getting to be superb!!!!!!"