Whats the best way to work out?

Question

I ride my bike for an hour at least everyday...

Answer 1

It really depends on what goals you have....if you want to lose weight, then aerobic exercise is good (biking, running, swimming) if you want to build muscle, lifting weight, pulling weight, isometric exercises are good.

Answer 2

I ride my bike everyday also. I am usually home for about an hour. Bike riding is actually better than walking. You are using your lower muscles which are larger muscles. Especially if you have a lot of hills. The route I take is very hilly and I am exhausted when I get home. I really get a good cardio workout. I have seen amazing results around my waistline. Keep it up. Make sure you feel something and take the more challenging route.

Answer 3

ANY form of excercise is good, and its great to hear that you are committed to it, but remember your body will adapt to it after a while, actually after the 12th time, and you will not gain anything from it. If bike riding is your thing then stick to it, but change it up a bit. Hit that hill 2 times a week, go around the park one extra time, go full speed for fifteen minutes, add wrist and ankle weights, carry a heavy backpack, anything to change it up. There is also indoor equipment like the treadmill and the ellipticals, or you can hop on the stationary bike, whatever it is, just make sure you are having fun......Good Luck!

Answer 4

there are lots of ways there are curves programs around and there are arobics classes that you can take go to the gym and work out or turn on the tv to the arobic stations riding a bike is good but remember to do it till you get a good sweat going on. Remember to check your heart rate so that you don't over due it though. Good luck!

Answer 5

Sounds like you have a good program going. Keep it up unless you have specific goals.

YOu might take a day off from biking to stretch or do other types of exercise to tone the upper body. A day of rest is as good as a day of training.

Good Luck

Answer 6

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Answer 7

It depends on what you're working out for. If you're working out for heart health try cardio exercises like bike riding and running. If you want to get toned try weight lifting or pilates might be good. For flexibility maybe yoga or pilates. Talk with a trainer at a gym and find out what's best for your goals. I took up weight lifting because I wanted to gain muscle. Hope you find your perfect workout,

Answer 8

Riding your bike is great for your lower body but that leaves your upper body neglected. I take it you don't want to turn into a lady body builder and if that is the case you should take up swimming to give a whole body workout and for great toning!

Answer 9

Don't Give Up!

Ending an unhealthy behavior or creating a new, exciting one is all about taking responsibility for our lives. Finding the motivation to do it isn't necessarily easy, but it is always possible. You can stay motivated by writing down your goals, sticking to your schedule, and reminding yourself of what led you to set your goal in the first place. Change is exciting - we'd all be very bored without it. Good luck in reaching your goals!

Answer 10

Unless you are breaking a sweat inthat hour, you are not working hard enough. Speed up the pace, add some hills or inclined surfaces and you will feel and see a difference sithin a week or two.