Riding a real bike

Beatlesboy

Beatlesboy

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Yesterday I walked to Wal-Mart (about 3-4 miles) bought a bike a rode it home. Let me say I am 22 years old and it might have been 10 years since I had last ridden a bike. It took a little while to get use to it again. Once I got with it, it was quite a workout. A lot through grass which makes it quite hard. Even just on sidewalks was challenging after awhile. Perhaps the fact I was working on an hour and a half of sleep and still hung over slightly had an effect on my energy level.

Basically what I am asking is: how good is joyriding on a bike around town in regards to exercise for weight loss? I might eventually ride to the gym, lift weight, then ride home. (Gym is around 7 miles round trip).

Thanks.
 
Biking is also an affordable way to exercise, and it doesn't take up space in your living room like a treadmill might (unless you have to store your bike in your living room ;)). Plus, I like the fact that you can regularly change your route, so it gives you a chance to keep your exercise entertaining. So many people burn out on exercise b/c they get bored, so biking - especially joyriding as you put it - can easily keep you entertained.
 
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