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Bike riding for weight loss
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beachgirl
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Member since 7/05 7967 total posts
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sara
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Bike riding for weight loss
I broke my ankle in march and the ortho doc says no power walking as its too much stress on my ankle. He did say that if I "have" to exercise I would ride my bike. The thing is I have always just rode my bike for fun and not at a very fast pace so looking for some advice here if I want to use bike riding as a weight loss tool.
How far should I ride?
how many days per week?
Any other tips?
Did you lose weight riding your bike?
TIA
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Posted 6/7/11 10:13 PM  |
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Cheeks24
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Cheeks
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Re: Bike riding for weight loss
Do a bike trail! Where do you live? The one in Bethpage is great and full of hills!
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| Posted 6/7/11 10:41 PM |
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Mkr09
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Re: Bike riding for weight loss
I would love answers on this too. I've been doing C25K but my knees are bothering me doing it. I was thinking of taking up bike riding but I'm not sure if it'll help me lose the weight.
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| Posted 6/8/11 10:20 AM |
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Smileyd17
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Mommy
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Re: Bike riding for weight loss
Would love to know as well.
I was going to start riding to work, and then back- since I need my car for kids and pickup.
Actually today was to be my 1st but tires were flat.
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| Posted 6/8/11 11:15 AM |
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wo0shply
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Member since 11/08 2702 total posts
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Tass
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Re: Bike riding for weight loss
My husband is an cyclist and he does the trails and road biking.
He told me to start off slow so I dont hurt myself and we go on 30 min bike rides around the neighborhood, he targets blocks with large hills and he makes me do hill climbs. I have to say its pretty intense since I'm using a single speed bike.
If you can do the trails out on LI I would suggest that and doing the green trails and then after you get the hang of mountain biking go for the blues. I did not enjoy mountain biking because my husband pushed me a little too hard (taking me on the black diamonds my first time around because "I could do it")
If you know someone who does trail riding I would ask them to guide you around. Good luck!!!!
Oh here's a great article of a man who lost 320 lbs by riding his bike http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/nutrition-weight-loss/i-lost-320-pounds-riding-bike
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| Posted 6/8/11 11:58 AM |
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MrsG823
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Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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S
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Re: Bike riding for weight loss
I ride for cardio but not weight loss. I have a computer that tracks my speed and distance. I keep a fairly fast pace. I found this article that may be helpful:
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/cycling-for-fitness
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| Posted 6/8/11 1:15 PM |
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Erica
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Re: Bike riding for weight loss
do you have a heart rate monitor? reaching certain heart rate zones will help you lose.
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| Posted 6/8/11 9:56 PM |
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