Mountain biking is an energy-demanding activity, XC racing, in particular, will push your body to its limits and you will end up burning a very high amount of calories, this is why XC mountain bikers are usually in such great shape. In a typical XC race, you will burn 1500 to 2990 calories correlated to …
Whether you’re mountain biking uphill for fun or fitness, there are many factors that affect the number of calories burned. These factors include the amount of time spent on the bike, the weight of the rider, and the degree of inclines. Mountain biking uphill is a very demanding activity that requires a lot of energy, …
Many new mountain bikers are embracing the idea that your weight doesn’t matter when it comes to mountain biking, but is this the truth? On a mountain bike ride, how much weight you carry matters, mountain biking requires standing for much of the descending, technical sections, and sprint finishes. Therefore, the lighter you are, the …
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If you are wondering if mountain bikes or road bikes are good for fitness, you are in the right place! In this article, I will discuss if a mountain bike is good for fitness, which of the two types of bikes is good for weight loss and building muscles and I will break down the …
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The most frustrating thing is looking in the mirror and seeing how out of shape you are. A big belly is the result of a sedentary life combined with unhealthy eating habits. After you clean your diet it is time to incorporate some daily exercise to get in shape, maybe now you are wondering if …
Lose Belly Fat Mountain Biking (Important Facts) Read More »
After I bot my first mountain bike, I wanted to ride it as often as possible. Oftentimes I was wondering if I overdo it and how often should I incorporate rest days in my mountain biking routine, the biggest question was if I can ride my mountain bike every day without long-term consequences. As a …
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If you are an outdoorsy person and need a great way to lose some extra pounds you must be searching for the most outdoor sport that will make you achieve the maximum results in less amount of time. This is where the number of calories burned per unit of time becomes very important. Mountain biking …
More often than not, we cyclists have reached the end of a gnarly, technical trail feeling completely and utterly spent. “Every muscle in my body is aching” is the thought that resounds in our heads. But is that actually the case? In the strictest sense, mountain biking is generally not thought to be a full-body …
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