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Cycling for weight loss
Does riding bike help you lose weight
( 6 Apr 2008)
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Benefits of Riding Cycle
You mean riding a bicycle, right? Of course, cycling down the road helps in decreasing weight. Cycling uses the legs, which are the major muscle groups, thereby providing an array of benefits. An enjoyable way of reducing weight is to ride the bicycle. Serious conditions, namely hypertension and obesity and heart disease are benefitted by cycling. Balance and coordination are also improved by cycling. It helps in enhancing the psychological health. It improves the general well being.
Cycling is an effective aerobic exercise. A feeling of freshness is also associated cycling. Regular cycling exercise in the elderly reduces their risk of fracture. Strength and agility are seen to be associated with cycling. Cycling exercise is apt for any age group of individuals. A significant fitness gain is seen along with weight loss by cycling. It is an easy to perform exercise, as it is devoid of weights and fails to affect the joints. It is weight loss without pain.
Research reveals a 5 per cent reduction in cholesterol, 3-7 per cent increase in cardiac fitness and 3 per cent reduction in body weight. It burns around 300 calories per hour. Combined with dietary restriction, the effect is much better and beneficial.
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answered by E L on 6 Apr 2008, 7:52:50
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