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Cycling for weight loss???

  • 12-02-2010 10:56am
    #1
    timbertime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭


    Firstly I apologise if this is posted in the wrong place, mod feel free to move it. I wasn't sure if I should post here or the cycling forum.

    I don't like running or walking as i get shin spints and plus I find it very boring.:D So i was wondering would cycling be a good alternative form of cardio to do instead? I know that cardio alone won't achieve weight loss and that my diet and lifestlye come into account aswell. I intend to follow the operation transformation plan for food etc and some of the weight progmrams off it aswell.
    Finally is there any plan similar to the couch to 5k program available on the net but for cycling?


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  • #2
    Agent J
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,909 ✭✭✭Agent J


    Worked for me for a few stone anyway.Has to be part of a co ordinated effort though with diet etc. It can help a lot though and when i lost enough weight i started running. I tend to listen to podcasts/audio books on a run. Not boring at all then.

    Dont think there is any equiv of couch to 5k. Go to google maps. Set a destination and try to get there. I remember the 1st time i tried for a town 6km away and thought that was crazy. Ive pretty much gone cross country at this rate.

    Best advise i can give is to try and work it into to your daily routine and replace it for a commute to work/college or whatever.

    Good luck.


  • #3
    Glowing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭Glowing


    I'd highly recommend you head to the cycling forum and join up with a 'casual' cycling group. There is a very friendly gang who head out most saturdays (all levels welcome), for a spin around South Dublin/Wicklow. After you build your fitness up a little, go with a group because you'll push yourself more, and you'll have a bit more craic too. Plenty of people head out and turn back after they've had enough, so you shouldn't feel pressured etc.

    Cycling is fantastic for for general fitness and weight loss, but you need to aim to head out for longer spins and fit in some hills too for some good 'oul interval training :) ... it's also a throroughly enjoyable way to spend an afternoon ....

    Finally, the most important thing is to get yourself a decent bike. I'm not talking a Halfords Mountain Bike which has been sitting in the rain rusting for the last 2 years - the quality of your bike will have a DIRECT impact on your enjoyment of the sport, and your comfort on the saddle, and also your safety. You're not going to want to continue cycling if your bike is badly maintained, uncomfortable, the wrong size etc ... also what is recommended is some padded cycling shorts, and a wicking top .... get yourself a decent helmet, and some high vis gear and lights for cycling in evenings etc.

    You won't need to spend a fortune, but I do recommend you head to the cycling forum for some advice on the best bike to buy for your needs.

    Good luck!! :)


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