candy_hoer
I only weigh 108 pds, but my skin is saggy on my legs, I'm riding a bike to try to tone up. will it help or is it a waste of time?
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Yes, cycling is very good for toning the legs if you do it right. You want to pedal at a high cadence 70-90 rpm's with a lite pressure on the pedals. That will allow you to pedal longer and wont wear out your legs. You want to add just enough resistance to get your breathing to the point where you can still talk but not sing. Using toe clips or clippless pedals will also help tone your legs by allowing you to use more muscles in your legs.
You may want to get a bicycle to ride outside. A stationary bike is very boring and 15 min on one feels like and hour on a regular bike. Look for a hybrid or a comfort bike from the local bike shop. Never buy a bike from Walmart or other department store. You want to ride as often as you can and you need to increase the speed and distance as you progress.
Yes, cycling is very good for toning the legs if you do it right. You want to pedal at a high cadence 70-90 rpm's with a lite pressure on the pedals. That will allow you to pedal longer and wont wear out your legs. You want to add just enough resistance to get your breathing to the point where you can still talk but not sing. Using toe clips or clippless pedals will also help tone your legs by allowing you to use more muscles in your legs.
You may want to get a bicycle to ride outside. A stationary bike is very boring and 15 min on one feels like and hour on a regular bike. Look for a hybrid or a comfort bike from the local bike shop. Never buy a bike from Walmart or other department store. You want to ride as often as you can and you need to increase the speed and distance as you progress.
Whats better going on the stationary bike fast or higher tension?
rachel
Answer
You want to go at 70-80 rpm for 15 minutes with low tension to warm up.
Then 80-90 rpm for about 45-75 minutes. The tension will be as high as you can and still keep that pace for that time. So you will have to pace yourself. Too much tension at first, you will not be able to complete the time.
You also have to determine your goals: wellness? fat burning? endurance? build up your cardiovascular system for competition? build up leg strength for sprinting like Mark Cavendish?
You want to go at 70-80 rpm for 15 minutes with low tension to warm up.
Then 80-90 rpm for about 45-75 minutes. The tension will be as high as you can and still keep that pace for that time. So you will have to pace yourself. Too much tension at first, you will not be able to complete the time.
You also have to determine your goals: wellness? fat burning? endurance? build up your cardiovascular system for competition? build up leg strength for sprinting like Mark Cavendish?
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