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Does bicycling only burn fat from a specific part of your body?
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Unfortunately no.: Bicycling and exercise will increase your metabolic rate and help you 'burn' off more calories. Unfortunately you can not target fat with a specific exercise, however you can target and build specific muscles.
Answered 5/1/2013
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