Cardio
Ride Further: Cycling for Fitness & Fun
Quick Answer: Cycling is a low-impact cardio exercise that strengthens leg muscles, improves cardiovascular health, and burns significant calories. It's easy on the joints and can be done outdoors or on a stationary bike.
Difficulty
Beginner
Calories/Min
7-12
Equipment
Bicycle
Muscles
Quadriceps, Hamstrings
Move
Your daily movement app
Cycling Technique: Maximize Your Bike Workouts
1
Adjust seat height so leg is slightly bent at bottom of pedal stroke
2
Start pedaling at an easy pace to warm up
3
Maintain a cadence of 60-90 RPM
4
Keep upper body relaxed and core engaged
5
Cool down with easy spinning
Benefits of Cycling
- ✓Burns significant calories efficiently
- ✓Low impact on joints
- ✓Builds powerful leg muscles
- ✓Improves cardiovascular health
- ✓Great for commuting and transportation
Pro Tips
- 💡Start with shorter rides and build up
- 💡Use proper gear ratios for terrain
- 💡Track your rides with Move GPS
- 💡Wear a helmet for safety
Common Mistakes to Avoid
✗Setting seat height too low or high
✗Pedaling with only toes
✗Gripping handlebars too tightly
✗Ignoring bike maintenance
Cycling Variations
Road cycling
Mountain biking
Stationary cycling
Spin classes
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