Monday, March 15, 2010

If I don't break a sweat while on my stationary exercise bike, am I doing myself any good?

Am I still helping my body and losing weight? Should I continue to do it? I usually sweat pretty easily, but not on this bike. Then again, it's in my basement so it is a little colder.





Is it worth using an exercise bike if I don't sweat or feel tired after using it? Thanks.
If I don't break a sweat while on my stationary exercise bike, am I doing myself any good?
Yes you are...Still keeping yourself in shape
If I don't break a sweat while on my stationary exercise bike, am I doing myself any good?
Sure. You are probably in great condition and boy does that air conditioning help
Reply:anything that you do to exercise helps....it doesn't have to kill you in the process
Reply:no way. you have to sweat because thats what burns away the fat and gains you musle. make sure you dring a lot of water. alot... u should not work out with the air conditioner on because that does not help you at all. a fan is ok. also. you might want to buy vitamin water if u know what that is. get the energy type. trust me it helps you to the extrem. and my doctor says even if u drink it with out excerise. it does not hurt you. it helps you lose calories faster. and does not give you any musle pain like the burning pain.
Reply:First have you tried raising the intensity of your work out. Is this a regular stationary bike with out any resistance force applications? If so it probably isn't the best for you. If it is then I recomend that you increase the resistance slowly untill you find yourself sweating.





The other thing is that if you have been doing this for a long time your body has a magnifacent way of adapting it's self to your conditions. If you do the same work out time after time your body will catch on and regulate it self to make that the norm. It's called homeostasis, That is where you body finds it norm of burning calories and absorbing them.





Basicly if you do the same exercise over and over your body will get used to it. Try changing it up. Try the stationary, boost it up then do a quick lap around the block. A brisk jog nothing to serious. Remember weights should also be introduced into the work out at least 2 to 3 times a week for 45 min to an hour. resistance training is what it is called and it helps to increase muscle mass.





Don't do heavy weights just mid range waits that you can handle 3 reps of 15. Variation is the key.





As for the sweating there is no reason why you shouldn't be sweatin if you are working out at top condition. haven't you ever gone hiking up a hill during the winter? noticed that you sweated that time. it can be 20 below and you will still sweat. its your internal body tempeture that makes you sweat. It doesn't matter how air conditioned the room is or how cold it is outside.





Just step it up, keep pushing yourself a little harder every day, and focus on besting your best.
Reply:The whole idea to lose weight on the bike is to get your heart rate up and keep it there for a minimum of 30 minutes. You should be taking your heart rate to make sure you're doing this. Some people don't sweat easily like others, so taking your heart rate would be the best idea so you can monitor yourself.


Go to your search engine and type in "how do I take my heart rate" and you can find out how, hope this helps. I have a person in my class that doesn't sweat and everyone else is soaked!
Reply:Please see "Physical Activity Calorie Calculators" source link below.





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