How long should i ride a bike to lose belly fat

You’re in spin class dripping in sweat, music bumping, and riding an endorphin high when your instructor asks you to amp up the resistance.

You’ve been trying to lose weight lately, and a friend told you that cycling for weight loss could do the trick. But now, as you’re nearly out of breath on the bike, you start to wonder, Is this really helpful for losing weight?

Experts say yes.

Is cycling good for weight loss on stomach

'Cycling is a great way to get your cardio in if you’re looking for a low-impact workout,' says Tatiana Lampa, an ACSM-certified personal trainer and NASM corrective exercise specialist. It’s easier on the joints than, say, running, and lowers your risk of injury—but it still provides health benefits like stronger muscles and better cardiovascular fitness, per Harvard Health.

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In fact, cycling can be equally as effective as running cardio-wise, says Charlie Seltzer, MD, an obesity medicine physician and ACSM-certified exercise specialist.

Regular biking (whether at the gym or on the trail) may help lower your blood pressu

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