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I just got a stationary bike. It is the kind which you sit on and your legs are in front of you.

2007-01-15 07:24:17 · 3 answers · asked by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot 4 in Sports Cycling

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Your on a recumbent exercise bike. Either this or the standard type will burn calories equally well.How many you burn will depend on how much load and how much speed you put into it.

As a guide an average (fit) cyclist would output around 200 Watts @ 20 Mph (32km/h) this is approximately 172,084.16 calories/ hr. A stationary bike should be comparable.

If you new to the sport don't expect more than about half of this. The best pace to ride at is, when you start to pant.(It is difficult to hold a conversation but your not gasping). This will place you at a heart rate that is best for burning fat and improving circulation.
For the first hour about 50% of the energy you use will come from fat the 2nd hour this rises to about 70% and the third about 80%

Riding a stationary bike does get boring so when you get the chance try the real thing. It is a lot more fun. You can set distance targets which is motivating. Riding to a regular destination can often keep you at it

2007-01-17 23:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0 0

motorcycles are crap for burning energy, between the worst issues for weightloss. go coach, or treadmill are the suitable. stay faraway from motorcycles, until eventually you want to construct leg muscle, or you should spend a lengthy time period on there, better than 30 minutes. ( it really is in simple terms for weightloss for sure - motorcycles are a good type of excercise, yet concerning table certain ones for weightloss, not good )

2016-11-24 19:37:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

It depends how fast you pedal. It could be as much as 800-1000 calories per hour if you really hustle.

2007-01-15 07:32:17 · answer #3 · answered by crazydave 7 · 0 2

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