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27-11.-2007, 11:24 AM
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Benefits of Cycling
Hey everyone, i have to give a speech tomorrow trying to persuade people to start cycling. ive been riding my bike since may and ive lost something like 40lbs. i was wondering if someone here could provide me with some hard facts like how many calories you can lose an hour and all the health benefits. thanks!
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27-11.-2007, 11:29 AM
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Re: Benefits of Cycling
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check the latest issue of bicycling mag (also on-line); article on loosing your gut; spells out calories per hour and other stuff. |
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27-11.-2007, 11:30 AM
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Re: Benefits of Cycling
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http://www.nutristrategy.com/fitness/cycling.htm All the health benefits??? That's a tall order, how about greater cardiovascular fitness for a starter? -Dave |
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27-11.-2007, 11:33 AM
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Re: Benefits of Cycling
lol yea i guess listing all the health benefits is a tall order and i probably wont have enough time. how about the top 3?
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27-11.-2007, 11:39 AM
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Re: Benefits of Cycling
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"Cycling at a gentle 12 mph on a flat road uses 450 kcal per hour." For more info visit http://www.cobr.co.uk/e-cobr_inform...f_cycling.shtml  |
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27-11.-2007, 01:00 PM
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Re: Benefits of Cycling
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"Cyclists breathe in less fumes than car drivers " more at http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_inform...ing_health.html
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28-11.-2007, 12:50 AM
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28-11.-2007, 06:26 AM
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Re: Benefits of Cycling
Show them a line chart illustrating the rising cost of gasoline.
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