Cycling Tips For Weight Loss: Long Distance Or High Duration? What's Ideal For Beginners

Cycling helps in reducing weight by burning calories and fat. Merely cycling on the road does not help. One needs to chalk out a proper cycling workout plan 3-5 days a week.

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Cycling is a pollution-free mode of transport hence it is beneficial for our health as well as the environment. Another good aspect of cycling is that it is economical and affordable. The health benefits of regular cycling include increased muscle strength, flexibility, reduction in stress level, controlled body fat level, and cardio exercise. 

Cycling as a hobby does not help if you plan to improve your health. To make cycling an effective form of exercise, one should be aware of few other aspects. Cycling is a cardio workout that usually starts burning fat after the first 20 minutes. So, make sure to cycle for at least 30 minutes. Here are some tips one can follow to make cycling more effective in your weight loss journey.

Tips To Make Cycling Effective

If you are a beginner, start cycling for 20 or 30 minutes and gradually increase your speed and time. Do some stretching exercises before and after cycling, as it helps reduce backpressure and prevents muscle injury. Set a goal for losing weight at the rate of one kg per week.  Once you make cycling a habit, you can increase the distance of your travel as well.

A long journey is good for reducing belly fat. Try cycling to work instead of taking a bus or taxi. Experts recommend cycling 20-30 kilometers on average for losing weight. But instead of focusing on distance, one should focus on the duration of the cycling, which should be for an hour or more. This would easily help beginners to improve and reduce their desired weight.