The University of California-Irvine Medical Center conducted a study on the weight loss successes of subjects who followed various fitness regimes. By the end of the study, the cyclists had lost the most weight. Ninety-five percent of the cyclist's energy goes toward making the bike go forward faster. Calories burned depends on the combined weight of the bike and the cyclist, and how fast the cyclist travels. That same cyclist burns 253 calories traveling at 12 mph.
Cycling is a great way to get fit and stay fit - for recreational or competitive athletes.
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