Burning Calories Archives

Cycling for Weight Loss – 4 Reasons Why It’s a Bad Idea

February 14, 2023 at 9:13 pm5 min reading

Should you take up cycling to lose weight? Absolutely not! They say exercise helps weight loss but that doesn’t mean cycling will help your fat-burning efforts. Let’s take a few reasons why you shouldn’t look at cycling as a weight-loss tool.

Fitness Trackers – Are They Accurate?

April 5, 2022 at 7:50 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Are fitness trackers reliable when measuring your step count, calories burned or heart rate? What influences fitness tracker accuracy? Can you do something to increase the chances of getting accurate data? Let’s take a look at what the research shows.

Your Metabolism Slows Down Much Later Than You Think

November 4, 2021 at 9:57 am5 min reading

Health & Training

“I started gaining weight no matter what I ate after turning 30 years old!” You hear this often. Some people blame it on their 30s others on their 40s or 50s. And it’s always the slowing metabolism that gets the blame. A new study shows…

Cycling vs Swimming: Which is Better?

May 18, 2021 at 9:03 am6 min reading

Health & Training

There’s no risk of crashing when you go swimming. But cycling is much easier to learn. Which of these sports is better for your health? Which burns more calories and helps lose weight? Let’s take a closer look at both cycling and swimming to try…

Cycling vs Running: Which Is Better?

May 4, 2021 at 12:38 pm6 min reading

Health & Training

Cycling causes fewer injuries and lets you explore farther. Running is cheaper and better for burning calories. Which one is better for health and for weight loss? Which one is more fun? What’s the ultimate answer to the cycling vs running question?