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cycling and the quest to get off my ass
how good would cycling be as a way to keep fit and lose weight? I was thinking about going running everyday but then i realised cycling would be way more fun. Anyone have any thoughts?
how good would cycling be as a way to keep fit and lose weight? I was thinking about going running everyday but then i realised cycling would be way more fun. Anyone have any thoughts?
Make sure you buy a bike.
and a helmet.
and make sure you know how to fix a puncture.
i dont actually have one
good point. I think my sister does though, and i'll just go cycling at night so no one sees me
walkings even more
boring though.
I don't believe that.
Walking is good though. But its more about appreciating the scenery than serious exercise.
You would get fit...
but you won't lose weight.
thought as much
it might get me motivated to do other stuff to lose weight though, like a stepping stone to greater things
Running
is way more fun.
running
is easily the most painful way to lose weight.
Other than
having your limbs chopped off with a spoon.
noted
How is running painful?
I run regularly, and don't get this statement.
not at all bad for knees
if you have decent trainers, or run more interesting places than on roads.
it's a punishing form of exercise
as compared to cycling or swimming or going to the gym, and you won't actually lose much weight doing it.
You'd burn more calories
with 40 mins of running, than 40mins of cycling or swimming.
you can run 40 minutes?
continuously?
I can swim or bike more or less indefinitely.
Yeah I did it the other day
for me I can fit in a run after work for 30-40 mins and still relax in the evening and eat etc. I think with time contraints in mind its a more efficient way, if you like, to get some exercise.
Of course with more free time, say on the weekend, I might go for a long distance bike ride, but time doesn't always allow.
you have my respect sir.
I could probably manage a 40 minute run, but the thought of doing it every day makes me cringe like the big girl I am.
start off small
and build up to it, you'll be hooked soon enough and will loathe rest days
I don't do it every day
particularly now I've got friggin Man Flu. I like to mix the combination of running and weight training during the week. But thats just my preference.
I am enjoying running a lot though. Its surprisingly easy, and very relaxing.
so...
eat healthy(whats healthy?) + cycle 3 times a week = superfit
depends how long you cycle for
:)
i dunno
i'll see how far i can manage without collapsing
Cycling's Ace
I think people should cycle more. Not only is it good for you and the enviroment, its is also fun and can be faster than useing a car sometimes