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Could bike riding help lose weight?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Yes, it could : Contribute to weight loss. Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must > calories consumed. Do both cardio ; weight training.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/21/2014

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