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Author Message fitgirl24 Yahoo User Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:30 am    Post subject: Is bike riding (cycling) too much cardio for an already small person? I have been working out for about 3 months now and I am trying to gain muscle. So, I cut out the running and started cycling instead so I wouldn't burn too many calories. Back to top tomaxhoop813 Yahoo User Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:37 am    Post subject: no one exercise is too much. the deciding factor is how long you do it. 20-30 minutes of cardio is fat burning and also starts to take away muscle tissue. you can still do this, just make sure you lift weights consistently. if you are really serious about muscle gains, then you should do just 5-10 minutes of cardio before lifting and one cardio workout per week as a rest day. do this and you'll see results. Back to top infomaniac Yahoo User Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:47 am    Post subject: Bike riding and running are great workouts for all people regardless of size. Both are cardiovascular workouts that will help make your heart stronger, healthier and more efficient.As an added bonus to the cardiovascular workout, both of these activities will help build different sets of leg muscles and tone your legs. Running will help build a different set of leg muscles than biking but also has the added benefit of helping to tone the abdomen and side areas.If you want a good cardiovascular workout and feel like you are burning too many calories, it is simply because you are not eating enough. While running will burn more calories than cycling per hour, both will require that you take in more calories to compensate for the added activity levels.If you are very active in either of these sports, you will need to consider your overall carbohydrate intake to make sure you are getting enough. Complex carbs are the best and are a necessity to help rebuild the muscles after a good ride or run.Although eating more seems like you will gain fat, as long as you are eating a healthy, low fat diet adequate for your size and activity level, you will still be able to gain muscle. Without enough calories, your body will not be able to repair the microscopic tears in the muscles that occurs when you bike or run and in turn, not be able to build up bigger, stronger muscles.For a guide on how many calories you need for your size and activity level, take a look at this article: http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/a/blcalintake.htm Back to top julie sweeter Yahoo User Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:51 pm    Post subject: i am 20 pounds underweight and i do it everyday.it helps build muscle so no Back to top mackie Yahoo User Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:06 am    Post subject: i dont think so..its almost the sametry to go to the gym Back to top Nicolas Yahoo User Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:22 am    Post subject: Cycling, if not overdoing it, is an all round toner of your muscles and is good for your cardio system. Back to top

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