Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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Exercise bike?

kumar_moi
kumar_moi
Posts: 10
Joined: 2006/02/18
Malaysia
2006/09/10, 03:12 AM
Hi all,

I'm thinking of buying an exercise bike. I jog but I heard cycling burns more calories? Plus, I get to stay indoors. :-) Would it also help tone my legs?

Thanks.
2006/09/10, 07:21 AM
I would save the money...jogging is better...and if you want to increase the intensity...start RUNNING...at least in intervals....RUN for 30 sec at fast pace then slow down and recover with a slower jog for couple minutes then repeat...

Jump Rope is an excellent alternative to a bike and MUCH cheaper....

want to 'tone' your legs?....then start doing Squats and Deadlifts....
RavenRP
RavenRP
Posts: 16
Joined: 2005/10/24
United States
2006/09/10, 01:14 PM
I am not a jogger, I like mountain bikes so keep that in mind as I give my thoughts.

I got a recumbent from Wally World, 110 smackers. It has a heart rate monitor and calorie counter as well as distance and a magnetic resistance system.
It sits in the same room as the TV. It’s a great way to watch a ball game, as I tend to have a little nervous energy at those times any way. I will also watch a movie while pumping away at it.. I don’t know about if its better or worse than jogging and I am sure it isn’t the cardio level. But I know after a thousand calorie flick I can sure feel the upper legs argue about it as I try to go upstairs for a snack.

The Recumbent part makes the sitting of it more comfy for my uses. It’s easier on the back, and I think it allows or at least invites more resistance than an upright bike. I find the seat aspect inviting to use as a chair and therefore the opportunity to go ahead and give a few reps while eating a bowl of ice cream.
Can’t hurt for rainy days if you can spare the space.

Then again with all this said sometimes I watch the tube while running in place, as I like to feel the shake burn the fat. While the bike sits they’re waiting for turn it wont get that day. I’m a gadget lover, But over all I like the option.

Check back with us if you decide something.