{"id":191959,"date":"2023-02-07T09:07:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T09:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=191959"},"modified":"2023-02-20T11:42:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T11:42:13","slug":"cycling-for-weight-loss-5-reasons-why-its-a-great-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2023\/02\/07\/cycling-for-weight-loss-5-reasons-why-its-a-great-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling for Weight Loss \u2013 5 Reasons Why It\u2019s a Great Idea"},"content":{"rendered":"

People trying to lose weight are always encouraged to stay active. But there are so many different sports to choose from. Should you start cycling to lose weight? Let\u2019s take a look at the reasons why it\u2019s a great idea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It helps you get into a calorie deficit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cycling burns calories. Increasing energy expenditure helps create a calorie deficit. This is important because you can only lose weight in a deficit. Your body takes the missing calories from your own energy reserves, which typically results in burning body fat. That\u2019s a good start but the same can be said for almost any type of physical activity. Does cycling offer any other advantages for weight loss?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a sustainable and repeatable activity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cycling is a low-impact, non-weight-bearing exercise, which is a big advantage compared to walking or running. Especially for beginners and people with extra weight or arthritis, cycling offers a way to burn calories without putting a lot of stress on the joints. The fact that most of your body weight is supported by the bicycle also means you can ridemuch longer than you could run or play team sports. It also makes recovery faster and the risk of injury lower, which will allow you to complete more rides per week. All of this is very helpful for increasing cumulative energy expenditure.<\/p>\n

Cycling fits into your life<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The most common problem with exercising for weight loss is the lack of time. Cycling offers an advantage here as well. You can use cycling as a form of transport and burn calories while doing errands or commuting. Here are a few ideas for implementing cycling into your regular life:<\/p>\n