Question 1

which burns more fat: elliptical or indoor cycling?

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Depends on intensity: And resistance...

Question 2

indoor cycling vs elliptical which one burns more fat?

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Niether: With regard to weight loss it depends on resistance applied and the intensity of exercise how many calories are burned.

Question 3

is indoor cycling as equally exerting as outdoor cycling?

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Can be: Depends on the routine and set-up. There are trainers that can create resistance and incline/decline training similar to outdoors. Spinning can give you incredible exertion levels. Give it a try, you might just get hooked.

Question 4

can you exercise with cellulitis? i was told walking is good and have been doing a lot of that but would like to start indoor cycling again?

Accepted Answer

Something is off: Cellulitis is a serious infection deep in the skin. It features fever, pain, pus. It is debilitating but treatable with antibiotic. Most cellulitis is a deep staph. infection.You neglected to describe it in any way! Note that a majority of "cellulitis" diagnoses by non-dermatologists are not correct. Most of them are stasis dermatitis. Walking is very good for stasis dermatitis.

Question 5

about how many calories are burned after an hour of indoor cycling?

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Depends: On a trainer or spinning ? Many units give you an approximate caloric count. All depends on level of resistance , cadence, level of intensity, temperature, etc. See the equipment and ask the staff at gym or contact manufacturer if home unit.

Question 6

which burns more calories: running or indoor cycling?

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Depends: On intensity...Usually running outdoors.

Question 7

how many calories would someone who weighs 38kgs/83lbs burn in an hour of indoor cycling?

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Depends: Speed of cycling, resistance of the cycle, and style of upper extremity grasp can effect cardiac challange and caloric burn.  Please consider your ideal weight for height, as the weight you report is similar to that of a child.  Cycling for fitness would mean that you maintain adequate muscle and bone mass.  Replace calories burned with adequate protein, calcium, vit d and necessary hydration.

Question 8

what are the benefits of recumbent indoor cycling? feels like it does little more than strengthen my legs. is walking more productive?

Accepted Answer

Low impact: Compared with walking, recumbent cycling is a low impact exercise, most of your weight is supported by the seat. If you have osteoarthritis or injuries in your knees or feet, recumbent cycling allows you a chance to achieve a higher level of cardiovascular fitness and lose weight. To compare with walking, depends how much resistance you use. Try to exercise every day and use resistance exercise 2.

Question 9

during indoor cycling tonight i started having brief sharp chest pain it would come and go, my hr was around 175-187 for most of the class a little higher then normal for me. took 30mg of meloxicam  today. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

See details: That dose of meloxican is double the maximum daily dose. That heart rate is not an issue if it produced no symptoms and occurred during extreme exertion.

Question 10

good evening. i am suffering from chondromalacia patallae. i used to indoor cycling at gym but now due to pandemic i started walking. but that is causing me severe pain. i would like to buy otc nsaids. kindly need your suggestion. thank you?

Accepted Answer

NSAID:  Advil is over-the-counter and easy to find.

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Indoor cycling vs elliptical which one burns more fat?

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Is indoor cycling as equally exerting as outdoor cycling?

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Can you exercise with cellulitis? i was told walking is good and have been doing a lot of that but would like to start indoor cycling again?

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About how many calories are burned after an hour of indoor cycling?

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Which burns more calories: running or indoor cycling?

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How many calories would someone who weighs 38kgs/83lbs burn in an hour of indoor cycling?

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What are the benefits of recumbent indoor cycling? feels like it does little more than strengthen my legs. is walking more productive?

A member asked:

During indoor cycling tonight i started having brief sharp chest pain it would come and go, my hr was around 175-187 for most of the class a little higher then normal for me. took 30mg of meloxicam today. should i be worried?

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Good evening. i am suffering from chondromalacia patallae. i used to indoor cycling at gym but now due to pandemic i started walking. but that is causing me severe pain. i would like to buy otc nsaids. kindly need your suggestion. thank you?

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