Cycling To Lose Weight
Cycling for Weight Loss and Fitness
Cycling is a great way to lose weight and also a great way to improve your fitness levels. Riding a bicycle can be an exciting and enjoyable form of exercise, and if its weight loss that you want then cyling is a tremendous burner of calories.
You can expect to lose the following amount of calories per 30 minutes of cycling exercise:
Cycling 5mph - 120KcalRemember, if you burn 3500Kcal, that is equivalent to a weight loss of exactly 1 pound.
Because cycling is challenging and enjoyable, it is a form of weight loss exercise that you are more likely to keep up. Other more tedious forms of exercise are less easy to keep doing simply because they are so boring. Cycling can be exciting, challenging, sociable and you also get yourself outside in the fresh air.
Safety is very important when you take up cycling. The roads can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. You must recognise certain safety procedures when cycling. You should cycle free from distractions, be aware of motor cars and road conditions. A good cycle helmet is a necessity. See Cycling Safety Tips
If you are a newcomer to cycling then the first thing you need to invest in is a good bike and other miscellaneous equipment.
You need to cycle in comfort to get the most benefit out of it. The right equipment is a must. As well as a bicycle, of course, you will need to be in possession of the correct cycling apparel. These include gloves, sunglasses, shoes jacket and helmet.
You will almost certainly experience some weight loss. Cyling is a great cardio exercise which increases your heart rate, improving your cardiovascular health.
You will experience an improvement in your all-round fitness levels. Your strength and endurance will improve. Cycling exercise the major muscle groups in the legs, namely, the glutes, quadriceps and calves.
Cycling is also a low impact sport, good for people who cannot do high impact sports due to joint problems. It's a great alternative to the high impact exercise of jogging.