Bike riding and weight loss

Taukame · Sep 7, 2006, 08:31 AM

I want to start bike riding to lose weight/peace of mind. I am on a pretty tight schedule time wise and want to know if I bike for twenty minutes pedeling the entire time, some uphill, will I reach the point where I start to burn fat?
I am 5'7, 194lbs if that helps.

rolltide63 · Jul 5, 2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by scottay69

great response, i have seen people doing HIIT and it looks hard, I will be getting back in the gym soon as only bike riding is probably not so good, it's too bad there isn't a way to work your upper body when you ride a bike. Someone should invent a bike that would incorporate that into the design.

I wish as well that they had a way to work your upper body as well when you bike ride.I quit smoking over a year ago and gained a lot of weight but I have started bike riding the past several weeks and I feel great,true now i have to work on my belly fat,my legs feel great and stronger.I ride 10 miles every day in the country where I live,I actually look forward to it now,some up hill and some downhill,about a hour and a half ride as I have my route planned.I love to get in better athletic shape and take a long trip maybe someday



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