Dane Jackson said:jj said:Dane Jackson said:jj <[email hidden]> wrote:
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> I don't think I said this. I said don't expect weight loss from riding
> until you're riding at that level. An advanced rider could probably lose
> weight on less if they were riding at above 20mph for the majority of their
> rides.I really don't think this is true. In fact I have the charts to disprove
it for my particular case. The weeks/months where I have the most saddle
time are rarely the times I lost weight. With that much exercise being
done, my body demanded food. With more moderate exercise, my appetite
was more moderate, and I tended to lose the most weight during these
periods.What are you disputing? You're talking saddle time, and I'm suggesting that
a harder shorter workout might do more to help one lose weight -if- they
are trying to lose weight.It just seems like poor advice to be giving someone who just started
back into cycling. Yes you're going to burn more calories if you ride
higher/faster. But it's daft to be telling someone they have to be
riding 20 mph to see any results. Yes, he should try and put a good
amount of effort into it. But maybe starting out 13mph for his
condition in his terrain is appropriate.
I didn't give it as advice. I gave it as a reference point.
jj