Fitness Training

If you want to get fit with an exercise bike and are looking to get the full benefits of home fitness and weight loss, then I hope this short beginner’s guide to exercise bike weight loss will help you.

Exercise bikes are an extremely affordable and are an easy way to lose pounds and shed weight in the privacy of your own home.  Many people love to exercise this way as it means no expensive gym memberships. You dictate how, when, and how hard you cycle. Read the full beginner’s guide to Exercise Bike Weight Loss now to get more information.

1. Buying an Exercise Bike

There are two types of exercise bikes, upright exercise bikes and recumbent exercise bikes.  Recumbent exercise bikes are really good for people who might have a bad back or are very overweight as you will find that the stress is much easier to your back and knees due to the position you will sit in.  Upright exercise bikes let you cycle and get fit in the more traditional cycling position.

 2. Don’t Rush Yourself to Lose Weight

As with all types of fitness programs, you get back what you put in and losing weight with an exercise bike will not happen overnight so be prepared to put the work in! Make sure you do a quick stretching session before each cycle workout and build up slowly.  Not only that but also think about a diet plan to accompany your exercise bike routines as they will both complement each other and you will see the difference a lot quicker.

 3. Put the TV on while on your Exercise Bike or listen to music

Part of the reason you’re buying an exercise bike is because you want to get fit and lose weight in the comfort of your own home. Losing weight with an exercise bike isn’t going to be easy… but we can make it that much more enjoyable by setting up in front of the TV.  I find the miles go a lot quicker this way! Alternatively you could listen to music or even read. Some exercise bikes come with a bracket designed for placing books or magazines on.

 4. Don’t over-do it and drink plenty of water!

Sounds obvious doesn’t it? Make sure you keep hydrated especially if this is the first bit of exercise you’ve done in a few years.  Try a little bit daily and simply build-up.  I recommend you aim for exercise bike work-outs first. Ten minute chunks seem appropriate, and you will soon find yourself building up to 20 minute cycles!

 5. Positive Mental Attitude

Just do it.  That’s all I need to say.  Picture your goals and aims and where you want to be. Perhaps cut a picture out of magazine of someone who has the figure you want to attain as motivation… but keep it realistic!

 6. Choosing an Exercise Bike

For most beginners I would recommend an entry-level exercise bike such as the York C101 Cycle which is an upright exercise bike which lets you sit in the traditional cycling position. Read an online York C101 Exercise Bike Review for more information plus the best cheap deals on this York Fitness Model.  It comes with magnetic resistance and can be purchased in the UK and USA very cheaply.