12Oct 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 2 Comments
What is a good distance to cycle? How far should a beginner go

What is a good distance to cycle? How far should a beginner go

Body, Cycling, Exercise
The prowess of a cyclist is often measured in terms of two main stats: speed and distance. Beginners struggle to generate sustained high speeds, as their bodies adapt to the new skill of riding. Consequently, their overall distance is far less than that of intermediate and pro riders. Answering a question such as "What is a good distance to cycle?" is difficult; as there’s is no single answer to that question. It’s not just about skill or fitness, either. There are a number of factors such as your health condition, bike type, terrain, weather, and route that affects the outcome. How far you go is impacted by everything from the road, or lack thereof, to your age, to the bike you happen to be riding. It’s also about your intentions…
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12Oct 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 1 Comment
Are Electric Bikes Good for Fitness? Here’s What We Discovered

Are Electric Bikes Good for Fitness? Here’s What We Discovered

Bike Types, Body, Cycling, Exercise
With all the mechanics involved ( Motor + battery ) pedaling an electric bike don't feel like you are putting much effort. While this can be a good thing for most cyclists, it causes some serious concerns on whether electric bikes are as good as conventional bikes for fitness. Cycling is the most healthy form of workout anyone can do with greater returns for minimal risks involved. Being one of the cardiovascular exercises you ripe the benefits like gaining stronger muscles and stronger bones, lower risks of heart attack, and weight loss. For some time there has been debate among the scientific community and physical trainers as to whether or not an electric bike, or e-bike, can reap the same benefits as a conventional bike and to what degree. We're…
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08Nov 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 1 Comment
Does Cycling Burn Fat or Build Muscle? | Get Answered

Does Cycling Burn Fat or Build Muscle? | Get Answered

Body, Cycling, Exercise
I found a lot of people asking questions such as; does cycling burn fat on the stomach, how to lose belly fat cycling, how to lose weight biking, does cycling build muscle, is it possible to build leg muscles cycling, etc. I know you have undergone the same thinking; does cycling really burn fat and cause weight loss or it builds muscles? So I researched it online for hours to get to the final answer and now bring this information in an easily accessible form to you. The answer is cycling burn fat and build muscles at the same time. But it happens at a different pace and under different circumstances. For example in initial stages no matter how hard you work out; there is only weight loss or fat…
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12Oct 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 1 Comment
Does Cycling Make Your Calves Bigger?

Does Cycling Make Your Calves Bigger?

Body, Cycling, Exercise
Cycling is known to strengthen your calves and help with fat loss. On the one hand, the fat loss makes your calves and legs leaner. Working your calves build muscles and help them grow bigger. While everyone who rides wants stronger feet; people feel confused as to what extent cycling makes your calves bigger and how? As a spoiler alert, I must mention cycling alone does not lead to bigger calves; as for most average riders, it will first burn fat and later tone your muscles. This then results in healthy you with a better posture and overall shape. But you can develop such big hulk sized calves doing cycling if you want. While this might be a great thing for a few men it's equally weird for others especially…
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