Increasing cycling intensity aids weight loss
Cycling at a slow pace may not be very effective for weight loss. However, if you increase the intensity of your workout, you can reach your weight loss goals.
Increasing your intensity helps you burn more calories, which promotes effective and rapid weight loss. Regular, moderate cycling can burn about 300 calories in 60 minutes. But you can burn more if you increase the intensity.
Choose high intensity interval training to lose weight
HIIT (High-intensity interval training) can help you lose weight. It involves alternating periods of high-intensity exercise with periods of low-intensity exercise.
With cycling, first pedal as fast as you can for 30 to 60 seconds. Then pedal easily for 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat this process for about 20 to 30 minutes.
This type of exercise can help you burn a lot of calories, making the weight loss process effective and fast.
Cross training
Cross training is a way to add variety to your workouts. For example, you could go cycling one day, then hit the gym for a workout the next day.
To lose weight, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), you need to cycle at a moderate pace for at least 30 minutes at a time. ACE also points out that combining two activities into one workout can boost weight loss.
