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Cycling is a low-impact aerobic exercise; however, both indoor and outdoor cycling is beneficial to your health and very effective for weight loss. The main advantage of this sport is that people of all age groups and fitness levels can do it. The bicycle supports your body weight and reduces the pressure on your joints.

Cycling gives you the following benefits:

• Improves your stamina and general muscle function.
  
• Trains your heart muscle and improves blood circulation.
  
• Strengthens your immune system.
  
• Reduces the body fat percentage and helps to maintain a healthy weight.

When you ride a cycle, your expend energy and burn calories. How many calories you burn depends on your weight, length of your training session and the intensity level. For example, when cycling at a speed of 12 miles per hour (moderate effort), a 140 lb woman burns approximately 500 calories per hour.

If you exercise regularly, you will be able to lose excess pounds and achieve a healthy weight. At first try to take a thirty-minute session three-five days a week. Do not forget to warm up before cycling. Your pace should not be too high: you should feel warm and only a little out of breath. Cycling is fun. Find a pal to join you. Do not hesitate, just get out and ride.

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