{"id":43257,"date":"2018-10-10T03:00:03","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T01:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/cycling-weight-loss\/"},"modified":"2018-10-10T03:00:03","modified_gmt":"2018-10-10T01:00:03","slug":"cycling-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/discover\/cycling-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling to lose weight – does it work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cycling to lose weight? Yes, of course. To start, it\u2019s low-impact, doesn\u2019t put much pressure on your joints and can be done outside or with friends – making it the perfect sport no matter your age or current state of fitness.<\/p>\n

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So how exactly does cycling help you lose weight?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s magic for your metabolic rate<\/h3>\n

Even a short stint in the saddle can help your slimming efforts go a long way. According to<\/a><\/u> health and fitness website LIVESTRONG, cycling between 12-14 mph for just half an hour can help a 17-pound person lose a whopping 346 calories. At a faster pace of 14-16 mph you can torch 420 calories.<\/p>\n

Your bike itself doesn\u2019t have to be moving for your body to feel the burn, either. On a stationary bike, the same person can lose 451 calories (again, in 30 minutes) with a bit of effort, while someone of average weight can burn a staggering 826 calories in one hour. The trick is to pound that pedal – the faster your legs are whirring, the more calories you\u2019re burning.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It increases your heart rate<\/h3>\n

As your heart pumps faster during exercise, it transports more oxygen to your muscles, which then work harder and burn more fat.<\/p>\n

Cycling<\/a><\/span> is a wonderful way to power-up your pulse. It\u2019s a low-impact activity that doesn\u2019t put much strain on your limbs, so you\u2019re able to go further and for longer<\/strong>, keeping that circulation flowing fast.<\/p>\n

Regular bike rides will ultimately make your heart stronger,<\/strong> which has myriad benefits. A shocking study<\/a><\/u> published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) in 2017 showed that regular cycling cut the risk of death from ailments by more than 40% – and cancer and heart disease, specifically, by 45%.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll slim you down and tone you up<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re patient and consistent with your cycling, pairing your efforts in the bike seat with a good nutritional plan, you\u2019ll lose weight – particularly as the sport works your \u2018slow-twitch fibres<\/strong>\u2019. These fibres increase your muscles\u2019 endurance, but not their mass – therefore, you shouldn\u2019t bulk up as you bike, giving you a leaner look.<\/strong><\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t mean your muscles won\u2019t get the workout they need. Cycling focuses on your hamstrings, quadriceps and calf muscles<\/strong> in particular – contributing to more toned and stronger legs – along with your bum, waist, abs and back.<\/strong> Not bad for a quick spin around the block.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a lifelong love story<\/h3>\n

The key to keeping your weight down is to maintain good exercise and eating habits – and it\u2019s incredibly easy to fit cycling into your routine. Use your bike to commute to work, explore your local park, enjoy a sunny evening, run errands, and connect with friends<\/strong> – before long, you\u2019ll wonder how you ever managed life without it.<\/p>\n

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Sound good to you? Hop into the bike seat and spin your way to slimness at one of our EVO gyms today – click here<\/a><\/u> to check out EVO Fitness in Berggasse 21.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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