Cycling is one of the best forms of cardio for general knee health. Its low-impact nature makes it the go-to suggestion for many people when recovering from knee-related injuries. But is cycling good for knee cartilage? Research has found that cycling is an excellent source of exercise for cartilage health. Cycling strengthens the muscles around …
Cycling definitely helps to define the calves, and you do see many cyclists with big calf muscles. But is cycling able to really make your calves get bigger? Cycling will help you achieve some toning and muscle development of your calf muscles. This would be heightened if you introduce interval training and climbing into your …
I don’t know about you, but when I cycle anywhere, the biggest burn I feel is in the quads and the glutes. These are definitely the two muscle groups that do the most work. But which is the more dominant of the two? The quadriceps are the most dominant muscle group when cycling. This muscle …
I hear many people say they are drawn to cycling because it is generally kinder to knees than many other forms of cardio. I’ve lost count of the number of my jogging friends that have made the transition to cycling. In this post, I’ll consider all the research-based evidence for exactly why cycling is good …
Knee ligament injuries can take a huge amount of time to heal. Cycling can help with the healing process if integrated at the right time and done correctly. Cycling is a low-impact activity that is kind to the knee joint. It helps strengthen the muscles around the knee which helps to cushion the joint as …
Weight-bearing exercises involve a person’s body weight being supported by their legs, whereas non-weight-bearing exercises are not supported in this way. So what does that mean for spinning? Is it weight-bearing? Spinning is mostly non-weight bearing, but usually includes periods of being weight-bearing. If you engage with spinning entirely from a seated position then it …
20 miles is a challenging, but still very realistic target distance for many cyclists per day. Many will do this commuting – cycling 10 miles to work and 10 miles back. How much weight loss can you expect if this was your cycling schedule every day? It is estimated that you can burn 563 calories …
Trying to lose 2 pounds in a week is very achievable for most people. Here’s how it breaks down: In one hour of cycling, the average person burns 600 calories. To lose only two pounds (1 kg), the average person must expend 7,500 to 8,000 calories. That means you’ll need to hit the saddle every …
Do you look at your butt in the mirror after cycling to make sure it hasn’t shrunk or looks a bit flatter than it did before? If you do, you’re not alone! This strange ‘cycling makes your butt smaller’ myth has been around since the dinosaurs (well, almost, right?) But is there any truth in …
I have a lot of friends that are runners and many of them talk about runner’s knee. A few had to take time off from running while it healed. The question I’ve been asked a few times is this – is cycling good for runners knee? Cycling is highly unlikely to cause or inflame runner’s …