Biking to lose weight : why riding a bike is good for you

Biking to lose weight :

Losing weight can be fun as we explained in the articles walking to lose weight and swimming to lose weight .

Riding a bike is good for the planet ... and for your health.

What's great about cycling is that you can ride anywhere in town or countryside.

There are three types of bikes : city / country bikes, speed bike for the road and then the "very famous" mountain bike.

- The city and campaign bike serves to get around town or on paved roads. It is above all practical and comfortable.

- The speed bike is only useful to travel long distances on roads or tracks. The riders of the Tour de France are using this kind of bike.

- Third type, the mountain bike, you can ride anywhere on muddy roads to the seaside, in the country ... It absorbs shock well.

The plus of biking to lose weight :

- Cycling prevents cardiovascular disease

- It limits the risk of injury since it is the bicycle supports your weight and not you. It is therefore the ideal sport for overweight people.

- It tones the body muscles in the thighs, calves, buttocks, torso, arms, lower back, abdominals, and ribs.

- It involves high energy expenditure (300 to 600 calories per hour) more on calorie burning . After half an hour, it will tap the reserves of fat (and thus contributes to weightloss).

- It relaxes: more congestion, saves time, and it secretes endorphins.

Tips biking and weightloss :

- Pay attention to the risks of accidents and collisions

- Do not use your bike at the peak of pollution

- Watch your back, because bad posture can cause pain.

- Be sure to study your route before you start.

- Use your gears to dose your efforts.

- Wear a helmet

Of course, biking or any exercise has to be combined with a healthy diet and for instance high protein plan





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