Q. I am 18, Female, 5"2 and 119 pounds. I do no exercise, apart from walking, but even this isnt being active for the purpose of being active. I tried to ride my friends bike today and got out of breath in less than a minute!
My question is, how can I ease myself into an exercise regime? I dont have a bike or any exercise equipment, and there are no sports clubs I can join. Any help appreciated
My question is, how can I ease myself into an exercise regime? I dont have a bike or any exercise equipment, and there are no sports clubs I can join. Any help appreciated
Answer
You are not underweight. Your BMI (body mass index) is 21.8, which is in the normal range.
You can start off by doing light exercise at home.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/337970-light-exercises/
Walking would be good as well.
You are not underweight. Your BMI (body mass index) is 21.8, which is in the normal range.
You can start off by doing light exercise at home.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/337970-light-exercises/
Walking would be good as well.
What is considered a moderate and vigorous speed on stationary bike?
JustAGirl1
I am trying to accurately log my calories.
What is the approximate MPH on a stationary exercise bike to be considered 'moderate'? What about 'vigorous'?
I am 218 lbs, 5'8. When I put that into the livestrong website i get '1,038 calories burned per hour.' at a vigorous speed.
I typically only bike 5 miles at a time, getting done in 17 minutes. Is this moderate or vigorous?
Answer
5 miles is an awful long time and effort, that's pretty good. In your case, it might be vigorous but you know your own body. Probably have been doing this for quite a while.
But yes, it helps you if you do it longer and faster. There pretty much reps, you can say. Having a slow, calm workout does help but a faster and longer workout will improve your stamina and durability, it has many benefits. That's why they say when you jog or run for example, to keep doing it at a pace and a good amount of time because you burn more calories. Same thing as biking, for example.
Try adding pressure to the handles and the movements on your bike, increase that torque. That's pretty much the next level, that will definitely help you. But in your case, I'd say that's pretty good.
5 miles is an awful long time and effort, that's pretty good. In your case, it might be vigorous but you know your own body. Probably have been doing this for quite a while.
But yes, it helps you if you do it longer and faster. There pretty much reps, you can say. Having a slow, calm workout does help but a faster and longer workout will improve your stamina and durability, it has many benefits. That's why they say when you jog or run for example, to keep doing it at a pace and a good amount of time because you burn more calories. Same thing as biking, for example.
Try adding pressure to the handles and the movements on your bike, increase that torque. That's pretty much the next level, that will definitely help you. But in your case, I'd say that's pretty good.
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