Q. Is biking a lower impact excercise on the knees? also will help tone abs?
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Yes, cycling is a very low impact exercise and in my opinion is the best aerobic activity you can do. As long as your bike fit is good you will not experience any pain other than lactic acid build up in your legs, which is good pain. As an aspiring pro cyclist I cannot stess to you enough how important your bike be fitted to you. Its like getting a tailor-made suit. Go to your local bike shop and they will give you that for free with a purchase with a bike or you can simply ask them if your current bike fits you fine. If you riding a bike to small or big you will have back, knee, shoulder, and you name it all kinds of joint pain. The second part of your question is yes a little bit, if you stand up out of the saddle you will work and tone your abs. Most cyclists have a weak abdominal area and do sit up to make them stronger. Although just the simple act of riding a bike will likely will lower you body fat and you will see definition.
Yes, cycling is a very low impact exercise and in my opinion is the best aerobic activity you can do. As long as your bike fit is good you will not experience any pain other than lactic acid build up in your legs, which is good pain. As an aspiring pro cyclist I cannot stess to you enough how important your bike be fitted to you. Its like getting a tailor-made suit. Go to your local bike shop and they will give you that for free with a purchase with a bike or you can simply ask them if your current bike fits you fine. If you riding a bike to small or big you will have back, knee, shoulder, and you name it all kinds of joint pain. The second part of your question is yes a little bit, if you stand up out of the saddle you will work and tone your abs. Most cyclists have a weak abdominal area and do sit up to make them stronger. Although just the simple act of riding a bike will likely will lower you body fat and you will see definition.
DO exercise bikes work and how so?
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I mean do they target one part of your body and not the others...or will it help me lose weight in my thighs and abs and other places as well....also I just bought one and have only used it twice..(i bought it 2 days ago) it doesnt feel like much of a work out i mean i sweat but it doesnt feel satisyfing so does that mean it isnt working as well??
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mostly an exercise bike is for endurance and cardio work out meaning it is supposed to get your heart pounding. It will also work most of the muscles on you body whereas other exercises don't. To make things more difficult try a spin class and then you will understand the power of an exercise bike. They have them regularly at all YMCA's. Go to one or two of them to get a feel of what your supposed to do
mostly an exercise bike is for endurance and cardio work out meaning it is supposed to get your heart pounding. It will also work most of the muscles on you body whereas other exercises don't. To make things more difficult try a spin class and then you will understand the power of an exercise bike. They have them regularly at all YMCA's. Go to one or two of them to get a feel of what your supposed to do
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