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Bicycling

Cardiovascular / Alternative / Beginner

26 ratings

Equipment Needed

  • Bicycle

My Performance

Sitewide Performance

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  • Male
  • Female
  • 22 mi
    average distance
  • 25 mi
    best distance
  • 4
    times logged
  • #4
    popularity rank

Average Sitewide Bicycling Distance

  • 0 mi
    average distance
  • 0 mi
    best distance
  • 0
    times logged
  • #3
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Average Male Bicycling Distance

  • 22 mi
    average distance
  • 25 mi
    best distance
  • 4
    times logged
  • #4
    popularity rank

Average Female Bicycling Distance

How to do Bicycling:

Muscles Worked

Details

bicycling is a cardiovascular and alternative exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, calves, glutes, groin, hamstrings, hip flexors and outer thighs ...more

bicycling is a cardiovascular and alternative exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, calves, glutes, groin, hamstrings, hip flexors and outer thighs.

The only bicycling equipment that you really need is the following: bicycle. There are however many different bicycling variations that you can try out that may require different types of bicycling equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper bicycling form is easy with the step by step bicycling instructions, bicycling tips, and the instructional bicycling technique video on this page. bicycling is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the bicycling video, learn how to do the bicycling, and then be sure and browse through the bicycling workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. A protective helmet should be worn at all times while cycling.
  2. Obey the rules of the road, and be courteous to pedestrians and drivers.
  3. Peddle the bike at a speed that is going to challenge you and help to improve your leg strength and your over all cardio.
  4. Control your breathing as you peddle.

Variations

  1. You can use a cycling machine to work out indoors.
  2. Try mountain biking for a more challenging experience.
  3. Use a stationary bicycle if it is night time or you don't have a place to ride your bike.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

27 Reviews

  • AaronV
    about 12 years ago
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    Not as good as running if you ask me. But still a great workout.

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  • geofizzer
    over 11 years ago
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    great exercise that does not pound feet and legs, covers large distance and with rolling terrain get a terrific leg workout. If you clip into pedals or use feet straps can work on pulling up and pushing down with legs and use calves by rolling feet as you go through the down stroke. On hills stand up to work other leg muscles. I love it.

  • geofizzer
    over 11 years ago
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    Here is a good article from bicycle magazine on what you need to start biking

    http://www.bicycling.com/beginners/bike-skills/bicycling-beginners-guide
    http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/gear-you-need-start-biking/slide/1

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  • MC24
    over 9 years ago
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    Bicycling is awesome if you are overweight and don't want to stress your joints too much with more of your typical cardio moves. While your body is designed to jump, run and move it might not do so too efficiently with too much excess weight. Bicycling can be a great workout for anyone because the amount of intensity is easily controlled to meet your level of fitness! It's also awesome to be outside enjoying the fresh air! Or the smoldering heat, whatever you prefer :)

  • 05jaylee
    almost 9 years ago
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    Love being on my bike

  • PeteSp
    about 6 years ago
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    Do at least 2 miles a day and you will see an increase in endurance within a month. Even if you just do 1 mile a day you will see results.

Equipment Needed

  • Bicycle

Tips

  1. A protective helmet should be worn at all times while cycling.
  2. Obey the rules of the road, and be courteous to pedestrians and drivers.
  3. Peddle the bike at a speed that is going to challenge you and help to improve your leg strength and your over all cardio.
  4. Control your breathing as you peddle.

Variations

  1. You can use a cycling machine to work out indoors.
  2. Try mountain biking for a more challenging experience.
  3. Use a stationary bicycle if it is night time or you don't have a place to ride your bike.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound