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biking for weight loss?

Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
Has anyone tried this??? I love biking just not consistent about it. Will I shed fat quicker than doing cardio on the elliptical at the gym? I've gone 4 times this week totalling 67 miles. Hit my goal of 20 today. I am also working on eating better but want to get rid of the fat. I bought a good bike to a Trek.
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
I'm not sure about what is better, but I do know that if you love the bike and do it more than you would the elliptical, then the bike is better for you!

Make sure it is adjusted right for you, the ergonomics are a bit harder on a bike than on the elliptical.
Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
My legs definatly feel tighter I'm up to 20 miles. I really want to slim down.
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
Is that 20 miles a day? That is fantastic!
challenger52
challenger52
Im not sure which is better as well. But you are giving this a great effort ,,,way to go ,,,, I hope you reach all your goals
Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
Oh yes 20 miles each time. About 3-4 times a week. I'm trying to do 4. I challenge myself to by going faster etc.
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
That is awesome! I've always thought that the best exercises are the ones that we actually do! Trainers could design the perfect exercise program for us, but it has no value if we don't do it.

Keep up the good work!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I personally love biking! It can be a little tough to begin, but is completely worth the effort. Cardio is the most effective way to lose weight, but I think the elliptical isn't the best means and you spend so much time being supported by the machine. A good spinning class will make you get out of the seat and really push yourself on those uphills! The best part of spinning is that you can eventually take yourself out of the gym. There's nothing better than being able to exercise outdoors.