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Does cycling helps in reducing weight, if yes, then cycle for how long and what diet should be followed, is their any harm for knees due to cycling?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: It's good aerobic exercise and not hard on knees if they don't hurt. You med to cut your portions of a healthy diet back eliminating sweets and treats. Get advice from a trainer about how long and how many calories because it depends on how much you have to lose . Good luck and have fum!

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Answered 7/3/2014

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A member asked:

Does cycling helps in reducing weight, if yes, then cycle for how long and what diet should be followed, is their any harm for knees due to cycling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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