Is biking an effective form of exercise?

Gabby

I have been going biking every day for varying amounts of time.. I am sure it does help, but would a different form of exercise, like running, roller blading, be significantly more effective?
Oh, and as a side note - if anyone knows how I can build my arms up more, I'd appreciate it :) I am doing push -ups, but is there anything else? I am trying to get better at softball - I figure arm strength would help ;D

Answer
Biking is also good because it's low-impact. Easy on your joints. It's best to have variety in your exercise routines, so bike once in a while, then run, then rollerblade, then swim...

As for arms, push-ups are really great - good for biceps, triceps, pectorals and abs, too (if you're doing them right :)

You could also try picking up two 5 or 8 lbs hand weights and get a routine of various arm lifts and curls to work the various muscles in your arms.

exercise bike?

cats2006

If I tighten my abs while riding my exercise bike will that help tone the abs?

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It might but how long can you hold on to the tightened stance while riding a bike?

Hard.

I suggest you do these abs exercises, to tighten, flatten and tone your abs:

1. Bicycle maneuver
2. Crunch on exercise ball
3. Captain's chair

These 3 are touted as the most effective abs exercises and proven as well (by American Council of Exercise).

Here's the instruction to do them: http://www.perfect-body-toning.com/stomach-exercises.html

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