How much time should I spend on riding an exercise bike if I want to loss weight?

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Stella

I have no time to go to gym so I want to purchase an exercise bike to help losing weight. I want to know how much time should I spend on riding it and how often should I ride?

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exercise is about 10-20% of weight loss, the rest is said to be diet.
Diet and Exercise goes hand in hand for weight loss.
A lady I know does spinning classes and toned up a lot. That's an intense workout. I think she did it for 45 minutes a class 2-3 days a week.

I am looking to purchase an exercise bike, cannot decide which is better? Any suggestions?

chcadavid2

I was initially looking for an upright exercise bike, but then I noticed the indoor cycles (use for spinning). Now I am not sure what to get. I need something that's quite, use it for cardio training and develop leg strength. Any bike model suggestions will be more than welcome.

Thanks!!!

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Check the local ebay, craig's list, paper, Salvation Army, or Goodwill for a used one. People buy exercise equipment all the time and only use it a few weeks. A real bike is a lot more fun and you will do it for hours instead of 15-20 min. When the weather is bad put it on a trainer.

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What's the best upright exercise bike on the market?

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I think it's Keiser, but maybe someone has a better idea? I want to buy a stationary upright exercise bike for home, but I'm having trouble finding a used Keiser bike for sale in my area. Is there another brand that's just as good or better?

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The Schwinn Airdyne or Aerodyne or soemthing like that has been a staple of exercise bikes for awhile. Assuming you want an exercise bike, and not a Spin bike

How should I use my exercise bike / Crosstrainer?

Holly

I've just bought a 2 in 1 Exercise bike & Crosstrainer, but I've never used either before, how long should I use each for and how often to get the best and quickest results? Also, what areas will they target most?

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I start out with a very easy 10 min warm up in 3 stages. Get to a pace that is easy but gets your breathing elevated. Spinning faster will increase your heart rate so try to do 70-90 rpms. If you are sweating after 15 min you are on the right track. Do at least 30 min and try to extend it to an hour. Watch TV and increase you speed during the commercials. Cycling will tone your legs and butt if you want to lose weight eat less.

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