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    Jul 21, 2007, 01:50 PM
    Riding a bike for weight loss
    What burns more calories, walking 4 miles or riding a bike for four miles? Which is better for muscle development?
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    Jul 21, 2007, 01:53 PM
    I would think that the bike riding would be very beneficial for muscle building. Although the absolute best exercise is swimming.
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    Jul 22, 2007, 01:16 AM
    You can sign up at Free Diet Plans at SparkPeople. They have an exercise calculator that gives the amount of calories burned for most activities. It's a pretty good site.
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    Jul 22, 2007, 01:24 AM
    Well, if you use the bike then you'll do the 4 miles in less time, so you can ride further in the same time! :)
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    Jul 22, 2007, 05:39 AM
    If you only do 4 miles then walking because the bicycle is a very efficient machine. However if it was the same amount of time it would depend on how fast you cycle.

    Cycling can be a great way to work out as you can get the cardiovascular workout of running without as much joint strain - but you'll have to do more than 4 miles.

    Cycling will be better for muscle development as you will have more resistance especially if you cycle uphill.

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