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CYCLING WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION
Video taken from the channel: Katie Kookaburra
Top 10 Health Benefits Of Cycling Everyday
Video taken from the channel: Health Care Tips
The Biggest Mistake Noob Cyclists Do When Trying To Lose Weight & Can You Guess What It Is?
Video taken from the channel: Durianrider Cycling Tips
Cycling’s Body Weight Obsession How Light Is Right For You?
Video taken from the channel: Global Cycling Network
Struggling To Lose Weight Through Cycling? This Could Be Why
Video taken from the channel: Global Cycling Network
Is Cycling Bad For Men’s Sexual Health? GCN Talks Bo***cks
Video taken from the channel: Global Cycling Network
This is what happens to your body when you cycle just 5 minutes a day
Video taken from the channel: Body Hub
Researchers have defined weight cycling as the loss and regain of at least 20 pounds three or more times. The risks and issues associated with yo-yo dieting go beyond just this definition, however. Going on and off weight-loss diets can become a destructive habit, for both your physical and mental health.Research indicates that weight cycling, or “yo-yo dieting” is a common occurrence in overweight and obese populations.
The long term negative health consequences of weight cycling are debated and it is unclear whether or not this weight change pattern poses a greater disease risk compared to obesity maintenance.Weight cycling is losing weight and regaining it over and over. It’s called “yo-yo” dieting when it happens because of dieting. Weight cycles can be big (50 pounds or more) or small (5-10 pounds).Women with a history of weight cycling were less likely to have a favorable BMI and less likely to have a favorable overall cardiovascular health score.
1 Previous research also linked bouts of weight cycling to a greater risk of endometrial cancer. 2 It is also worth noting that in the cardiovascular study, over 70% of the 485 women reported having a history of weight cycling (at least one instance of.15 benefits of cycling: why cycling is good for weight loss, fitness, legs and mind 1. Cycling improves mental well-being Cycling makes you happy: fact. (Chris Catchpole) A study by the YMCA showed that 2. Cycling promotes weight loss Weight loss is.The primary reason for cyclists having low bone density is that it is a non-weight bearing activity. High level cycling in particular has been shown to have negative effects on bone strength because of the amount of time cyclists spend training and riding.
You are spending a lot of time seated, with no compression forces on your spine and pelvis.Less weight is an advantage in cycling. Not as much advantage as in running, but runners have higher bone density for other reasons.
It’s the impact and weight bearing aspects of exercise that increase bone density and mineralization, so the nature of running makes athletes have stronger bones.A risk of numbness, pain, and erectile dysfunction. A male cyclist can place a significant percentage of his weight on his perineum, an area between the scrotum and the anus where the nerves and.
Cycling is a fun and effective form of exercise, but you might worry that pressure from a bicycle saddle can cause urinary, sexual and prostate problems. With precautions, you can enjoy your bike ride without causing any long-term damage. Is This an Emergency?
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.A total of 19 studies examined the effects of weight cycling on metabolic risk factors for obesity. Of these, more than half (58 percent) found an association between weight cycling and increased weight and body fat, specifically belly fat, subsequently increasing the risk of obesity.
Some studies suggest that weight cycling may increase the risk for certain health problems. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and gallbladder disease.The bottom line on indoor cycling: It’s fine to have it in your exercise arsenal, but it shouldn’t be your only form of exercise.
If you decide to hit the bike, make sure you’re doing strength-training and weight-bearing workouts too. Ensure that your bike fits properly and your form is sound. And if your instructor isn’t helping, find a new one.Cycling is an aerobic activity, which means your heart, lungs and blood vessels all get a work-out.
Over time, cycling will reduce your blood pressure and your resting heart rate. Riding a bike.Men who cycle more than nine hours a week are six times more likely to develop prostate cancer, study finds.
Study discovers a link between cycling and the disease for the first time.This type of “weight cycling” was also linked to a 66% increased risk for death related to coronary heart disease in those women. (Coronary heart disease occurs when fat.
List of related literature:
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| from The Psychology of Eating: From Healthy to Disordered Behavior | |
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| from Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span E-Book | |
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| from Health Opportunities Through Physical Education | |
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| from Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine | |
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| from Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition | |
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| from Global Perspectives on Childhood Obesity: Current Status, Consequences and Prevention | |
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| from Nutrition | |
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| from Obesity: Preventing and Managing the Global Epidemic | |
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| from Alters and Schiff Essential Concepts for Healthy Living | |
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| from Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition |
348 comments
I can’t like this enough. Thank you for caring about your viewers enough to tackle this topic! Wonderfully done
It happened to me last week. I had a terrible pain and numbness. My thing was so inflamed I did not recognise it. I got a kinda excited coz it doubled in size but man that wasn’t pleasant. Even a wee would hurt. I really need to invest in good shorts ��
I am 14 yeara old and i’m eiding a bike for 1 hour a day and i already lost 5kg and some fat too. (With good eating)
Only reason i watched was to see that sexy fox in the thumbnail prance around. ����
With that damn bike seat I have noticed that a lot of bike �� riding men are having problems holding their stool �� and some of them are becoming gay.
You are Totally inspiring!!! A real breath of realness that anyone can cycle & shed the pounds!!
To the people saying nothing will happen if you cycle 5 mins a day: I started doing about 10-12 minutes a day 2mins cycling and 1min rest. I have chronic fatigue from nerve damage, so i had to start really small. it’s been about a month and now i can go 10mins without slowing down on my stationary bike and can take moderately long bike rides up and down hills if i pace myself. Will you see a change in weight or body shape from 5mins a day? Not likely lmao. But if you’re trying to slowly increase endurance so you CAN change your body with exercise, 5-10mins a day is an awesome start!!
I love cycling ��♀️��♀️��♀️��♀️��♀️my ride 337 km this year
Lots of mis-information. Lose fat? It is not about maths, it is about carbs. I don’t count calories, and don’t feel hunger. Your willpower is not enough to control your metabolism or your appetite.
It’s still shock me just how a number of people have no clue about Custokebon Secrets (just google search it) even though a lot of people lost a ton of weight with it. Thanks to my mate who told me about this. I’ve lost a lot of weight.
Do not over doing something I tough, Don’t ride your wive like your bike ��������
Nothing will happen if you do 5 minutes a day ������♂️ gotta do atleast an hour a day… ��
Fake news.. time waste videos…. cycling always fit n healthy
I just wanted to thank you for your video, it was very inspiring, thank you very much! I have a very similar story. I have lost around 60 kilos in 18 months. I did it by riding my bike and eating sensibly. I feel about my bike like you do. It has become a major part of my life. It has not only provided a way to get fit but also has helped my mental health. Riding a bike consistently has many benefits I never anticipated! ����
I usually ride cycle on flat surface,should I have a gear bicycle for my weight-loss…I may not ride more than an hour per day.
I was riding mybike every day and I found I got weaker and weaker over a 6 month period and I didn’t lose a gram of weight. I visited a dietician who told me I was not eating enough. He doubled my food intake and now I have become stronger and I have lost 14 kilo (30 pounds). Its important to tell your Doctor or a professional what you are doing always. Also try to keep a food diary as this will help the Dr. Good luck everyone and keep going but stay safe.
Me and my brother have been riding bikes for years it’s very fun and rewarding
since taking up cycling a few months ago. i was 110kg. im now 99kg. when i as younger in the army i was 92kg when i was fit. and when i joined the army at 16 i was 88kg. so i dont think i have the body shape to be a good amateur cyclist. just for fitness kind of thing.
Went for my first 30 minutes I was so out of breath,,,,,, o my god I was so out of breath but I completed My excersise,,,,,,,I’m so focus I can taste it while rideing my bike I’m not quitting I just subscribe ya new subbie here����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️����♀️
Well bloody done ������������ I used to keep myself so fit. Then I became a bus/coach driver went from 10st to nearly 18st. I’ve decided now I’m 36yrs old I want to get fit again ��
From all I see, Ollie eat too much sweetness.
Reduce sugar intake. Simple as that dude.
I’m biking around 10k to work and back everyday no matter the weather. Screw 5minutes:p
Awesome very inspirational. I prefer mountain bikes I find them more comfortable and am just starting to get into cycling. Did 10km a day for a week then 15km a day in the same time. It is fun:) keen to improve and do longer daily rides
A year and a half on and this is still a video that should be shown to all young athletes
I’m black and my balls are protected by wakanda skin so I’m good. No worries my way.
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my weight is 90 should i do cycling i already doing swimming daily but no great results
Just Finish 1.5 hour cycling, stress,anxiety depression all gone
This is a brilliant channel I really like the videos thank you so much.
As a Dutch citizen it is really funny to listen to this, as we consider this common knowledge.
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She nailed it. The key to losing weight is finding an activity you LOVE to do and then the weight loss just becomes a fabulous by-product of having a blast. Why suffer through countless hours on a treadmill or some such thing? Get on yer bike and giv’er!! (Note: ‘giv’er’ is an expression meaning ‘go hard’ used primarily by a select group of people from the Canadian prairie provinces!)
This great! for a woman did you get a bigger saddle for more comfort? I feel like the saddle is too small for my bottom.
Please guys if you are reading this please help me get a mountain bike I weigh 365 pounds I really want to lose weight my cash app is $Koolcat1000 anything will help��ps…thanks. I will take a bike from Walmart a used bike anything
Nice Vid Katie. Glad I found it. Congrats on Everything you’re accomplishing and Yes it was Inspiring! Thx.
Just did a 64km ride today for 6 hours. Starting from somewhere!!!
I am laughing at myself as i watch this video. I am a veteran cyclist, have been cycling for 11 years now averaging over a 100km everyday. And i don’t really know why i am watching this, but it was fun. ������
I was terrified bc I lost about 70 pounds on a bike and the whole time I felt like a kid again. I’m 55. I wanted to keep it up so I bought a pedal assisted bike fearing I might gain weight. I kept losing weight. Be a kid, I now ride euc all over nyc. Going on an adventure and eating to fuel your body for the next adventure beats sitting on a couch all day. Go explore in a fun way on a bike and it will change your life.
kegels after every ride to strengthen those muscles down there. you can thank me later ��
I do cycling 3 hours every day….it makes me sweat too much!!!!!������
thank you for making a video to help your self and then it turns around and helps other’s
In India I told my people and men about the problems.they said Americans are using bycicles.if there is a problem then think about that
This video made me smile with happiness from seeing your journey! I’ve just bought a road bike and like you, I am an absolute beginner! I plan to commute to work on my new bike and possibly explore the countryside near my home to gain confidence from riding on the road more. Maybe in the future, i might travel around the UK on my bike!:)
Hello there, I want to know if Custokebon Secrets, will really work for me? I see a lot of people keep on speaking about this popular fat burn method.
THOSE EGGS YOU HAVE THERE IS ONE OF THE WORST THINGS YOU CAN EAT.
So cycling good or bad for halth answer me ( i am daliy 10 Km ride cycle every day)
When I was a bike messenger my doctor put me on a fat diet. He said fries, cheeseburgers and butter would be great. But ½ liter of chocolate milk one hour before bed (so I didn´t burn any of it off) would be even better! Rode on average 75-100 KM pr. day + stairs 5 days a week. We could eat ANYTHING. All local buffets feared us! Those were the days:)
I cycle for most of the day and I’ve been cycling since I was little! It’s the only way for transport mostly for me!
With the right saddle, no numbness below the shaft at all, only on the buttocks, and it’s pain instead of numbness!!
So much bad advice out there regarding weight loss. Much of it a load of crap. Nobody wants to stare down the facts. Great video. Eat less.
When are you guys going to bring the PED doctor on and teach us how to do that?
This is inspirational because I have injured my foot and not able to run or walk like I use to and as a result…so I thought bike riding to lose weight may be the way to go. So thank you!
I’m suffering depression so much sad i need this thank you so much.
Im gonna propose cycling to my boss as his new hobby. He is a dickhead so cycling wont affect his penis
Hey that was awesome transformation, but how did you increase your stamina, I get tired and really find it difficult going uphill, how do improve on that
WHOA WAIT.
SO WHEN I DON’T HAVE ENOUGH CARBOS MY BODY WILL GO INTO A S T A R V A T I O N STATE AND REFUSE TO BURN FAT!?!?!
LIKE BECAUSE WE ONLY STORE FAT SO WHEN WE FALL DOWN IT HURTS LESS???
THANKS, PROFESSOR PEDALBIKE!!
Very well done I am just bask on my bike do you reckon you have to climb to lose weight? I am just getting used to cycling first and because of covid limited in distancedoing 25 km a day could up it to 50 easily enough would that make an impact? Only want to lose a stone
I just bought cycle, not to reduce weight or something, but I was interested in learning and yes I also want to maintain my weight, so I think this is the best way to maintain ones weight
I do cycling everyday, as I’m street cyclist yuvraj, but I don’t want to become more slim as I’m fit now
Got to remember to the goal of these people are to win bicycle races
Hi there, I want to know if Custokebon Secrets, will work for me? I notice many people keep on talking about this popular fat burn methods.
The GCN health related video’s are top notch. Keep up the good work!
On the flip side of this, I was a pretty powerful cyclist at one point, and to maintin myself I had a callorie intake of around 7k callories per day. I then did a phd in engineering, restricting my time and commitment to training, but my diet took some time to adjust. That combined with restricted access to training (on a bike at least) meant that I gained weight quite quickly. I have had a series of quite high pressure roles since then and coronavirus has ironically provided me with the free space I’ve desperately needed to tackle this. When I’ve analysed my past performances against Enduro cycling events, even on my own stomping grounds, I think there’s a good chance that had Enduro MTB existed before I started university, I would have had a good chance to go pro. As it was there was no such option at the time (Enduro didn’t exist), and I now have a career in science.
what worked best for me turned out to be this fast method to shed extra weight is the https://truehealthreport.com/flat-belly-fix-review/
I do 30-45 min a day and it hasn’t changed my body in the slightest. ��
They sell shorts with cushion. That should ease the issue. I ride everyday and my cushion shorts help a ton. As a lady sitting long periods of time can be uncomfortable as well.
Cycling makes my sex life roar ��. I think �� i gonna continue cycling ��
the last time i went up old moss was in a gritter, maybe one day i will get up it on my bike, just starting out, thanks for the pick me up, i was getting down.
I’m just about to start cycling as a hobby, but have lost 10 kgs in a few months. The key was changing my diet from mostly slow carbs into more soft, healthy fats. I figured this out myself: you have to accustom your body into slower calorie intake. Otherwise you are going to be always hungry & keeping calorie deficit on becomes very struggling, indeed.
I stay at around BMI 30, to minimise starvation sickness (I used to be BMI 45 and eat as much as I want on a specialised diet) as well as minimise the % of weight increase.
But isn’t this issue more related to the seat and it’s design than cycling itself? If we could have broader seat then the problem is solved isn’t it?
This video is brilliant! I am a PT of 7 years and have been doing consultations with clients covering all the info he went over about BMR and calories in/out etc and he explains it perfectly!
solution, becoming lazy and switch to training explosive sports instead XD (rest 2-3 days after every training)
This isn’t true if you consider the time under tension witch is pretty much how much of that time your pushing your muscles and most people just do three pedals then just stroll
I really appreciate Ollie’s approach to this (and other) cycling stories. His mix of scientific detail and subtle humor is very effective.
Hey everyone, I’ve had my excersize bike for a couple of years now and it was beginning to become a clothes horse �� I’m now on day 3 of my diet and cycling.
I genuinely couldn’t cycle more than 5 minutes without my legs absolutely burning and getting out of breath.
I bought some fat burners and genuinely amazed at how long I cycled for! 30 mins, then yesterday I cycled for an hour and a half!
Genuinely I am not the healthiest person but these “Freak athlete” fat burners really do help you to keep going and push on through it all ��❤️☕
I know it’s early days but even though I’m on day 3, I am already feeling less bloated. Gonna see how long I go for today ��
I’m extremely obsessed with the idea of buying myself a decent bike and I’ve been watching all kinds of videos on YouTube regarding what type of bike to go for and I really can’t wait to get going however after watching this particular video I can’t help but think to myself how typically English in terms of something we have all done for years is suddenly extremely dangerous or no longer politically correct like seriously when does it all end for goodness sake!
I’m 41 and I have 18 year old twin boys a 9 year old girl as well as a 2 year old son with my current partner who is 15 years younger than me, I have a healthy sex life and I masturbate regularly, But WTF IS GOING ON IN ENGLAND!!!!! a blackboard is now just a board, a gingerbread man is now a gingerbread person we can’t sing BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP ANYMORE?
The word christmas apparently might offend so we have to say the festive season, ��❔�� COME ON ENGLAND COME ON ENGLAND oh yeah be careful with that flag you might offend someone???? and to top it off cycling is gonna do my knob in ��⁉️�� PISS OFF FOR FUCK SAKE AND GIVE ME A PINT WITH A PACK SCRATCHINGS
I just started How many kilometres we should ride a day as i am beginners
I have experienced issues in the past with food, I was very obsessed with what I ate and I knew the calories for everything, I kept my calorie count very low at times to get through plateau’s and got to a weight that was way too low for my size and body type. I was able to get out of it but now I’m at the opposite end and don’t really care what I eat… for me now, I really worry about starting over, I’m in a position now where I do need to loose some weight. I did just get professionally fitted to my bike which helped with some aches that I get with riding and I am gaining motivation but I’m really worried that I’m going to get back into that rut.
Very well done Katie! Kudos for taking on a challenge like this and taking it all the way to achieve these awesome results. My personal experience while the lockdown, I picked up cycling again for about 40km in weekdays and 100km on weekend lost 8kgs in about 2 months. It is very important for everyone who decides to go for cycling, challenge yourself and make sure while cycling you push yourself and don’t just go for a ‘walk’.
I am 67 KG now,,, so if i ride bicycle for 20-30 minutes per day for 1 month how much KG i will be???
Well, our ancestor was fine riding a horse.. That deals more impact lol
Who eats like that? Wanna loose weight while cycling? Eat 1400 calories a day and get on the bike for any length ride. The pounds will fall off. I know, I have done it.
My experience is, listen to your body. Once, I went out just to fullfill my 6 times per week exercise. Mid ride, i wasn’t feeling well. I was thinking “Am I tired or something? Really?”. I was glad that I took the right path to go back home. I probably would’ve been sick on the next day considering how lean I am (I’ve always been lean). If you are hungry just eat man… your training is the one that makes any difference while your body is adapting overtime. Take Betancur as an example, he considerably weight more than other climbers but he performs well I would say. I know he is small and fit as a climber but, if your body isn’t like him then don’t try to categorized yourself as a climber by sacrificing health. In fact, don’t expect that you can be good in every terrain.
That was my thought on this topic. Just sharing:)
I just want to get to 170 lol. I let my self go to 225 pounds, now at 190. I eat well, weight lift, and bike daily(commute) with the random century in between. I don’t think I can get too light but I have experienced the “If i’m not tired i am not training hard enough”… Slowing down
I have an exercise bike and a workout bench in my garage, it’s like a mini gym:)
Thank you SO MUCH for this frank discussion! This is a topic i was completely unable to broach with the salesperson at the bike shop.
What type of video is this one i don’t understand why is she modeling while he is talking about loosing weight ����♀️
My husband and I bought bikes last month. We are so far doing 30km each week. Not many safe biking places here in Kenya, but we are using what works. I’m now 87kg, and my goal weight is 70kilos. You have inspired me to keep going. I love biking, I love the places we are discovering. Soon joining a local cycling group who take beginners as well. Thank you for sharing your story. Love from Kenya
Ujian apa lagi ini, ya Allah. Baru mau mulai sepedaan di usia paruh ini, video ini nongol di beranda. Mana baca judulnya bikin insecure lagi..��
You are still hot and beautiful! Bravo Katie! There is something beautiful about you. Not the obnoxious type.
Good video overall, but very disappointing to hear her defend BMI and use terms such as ectomorph. Ectomorphs do not exist and BMI is a horrible measurement and I would very much like to see her scientific evidence to support it.. I study sports science and everyone agrees that it is not a reliable tool.
I just took up cycling couples weeks ago and was searching “benefits of cycling for men” and this video was the FIRST result.
No surprise the title was terrifying. But glad I clicked on it.
For decades we were told to be very careful about going under 6% body fat. But back in the day that test was very expensive & involved a swimming pool. I have a ‘barefoot scale’ that purports to give a fairly accurate body fat percentage. I’d like to know if body fat is actually being measured or if its just going by BMI & estimating body fat.
Very useful information man. I love it. I bought mountain and off road bike and i was thinking exactly the same thing that if i use bike for very long periods of time it may can effect my sexual drive but your information solved everything… thx.
I was obsessed with weight when I raced my bike…I think I was Sub 170@ 5′ 10″. My training was about 300-450 miles a week. After 3-4 weeks of that effort I began to feel the effect of over training.
This video should be must watch for any young athlete whether they are cyclists or not. This is a really informative video and really borders on a public service announcement. Thank you GCN/Simon for publishing this.
I cycle everyday for 9 hours a day and i can wheeli 1 kilometer
Jok nya keras buat dijalanan indonesia yg bnyak lubang sama gelombang diaspal gua jg ngeri suka benturan sama biji
I eat the same crap i used to, just a tad more and ever since i started cycling a few months ago i lost couple of kilos, to the point that i feel skinny. I guess as long as coke, chocolate, mcdonalds or processed microwave crap is not the base of your diet, you should be fine.
Once I cycled for 25 kms straight went home and I couldn’t feel my penis and balls for 3 days; I have really short arms so I automatically put a lot of pressure on my seat.
Obsessed Roadie: I donated my kidney so that I can be lighter!
I just bought a bike I want to be able to do what you are doing but it’s even hard for be able to learn how to ride having hard time turning starting
overwork is very bad in fact you just decrease your performance and not only that is stress for the body you need recover for your muscle to repair and for your wellbeing and much more then that
Health and Cycling on GCN section is probably the best video list you have ever created! Congratulations. We need more of that.
If you go outside and only cycle for 5 minutes you deserve to be obese
I usually bike for 3 hours a day taking a break to drink or eat something for 2 minuets every 20 minuets
Lads, I need to buy a bike… but there are so many. As I search I am just getting more and more confused about the qualities and types… Can anybody tell me what is the best bike I can buy for like 500 squid? Is that too cheap, will I have to spend more?
It’s true although biking is amazing for losing weight (esp fat biking like I do) My diet i admit sucks because i love to eat and drink hahahaha but its getting better cheers
I recently bought a bike for commuting to work basically, but I find it fun, cheering me up after hard day, it also cleans up my mind and it is great to exercise. Besides, I also need to lose weight and I think bike helps me in doing that. I discovered activity I like the most so far.
We hope you’ve found this insightful. What are your top weight loss tips?
Excercise makes us stable to Emotions like
breaking laziness
Reduce exaggerating our depression level.
Control over anger.
Yes, and its a good conversation to keep highlighting. I have earlier been a team-sports player, a racquet-sports enthusiast, then a competitive rower, and now, at 68, I’m trying to re-enter water-sports, wanting to keep up with my grandchildren. So I’m engaging CYCLING to claim my body back! And adding weights and pickleball. Cycling is the only other sport that is highly weight-conscious and I’ve always been heavier than I look. Even now, tho my Others say the scales can’t be right, I think spinning 90+ mins a day in the mountains has GOT to change my body overall. And now we’ve found a tandem!
I eat one cup of black beans n one cup o rice n cabbage plus a piece of toast at least twice a day plus a treat of ice cream
Burn 500 cals then eat a meal containing 600 cals��It’s all diet & you’ve got to get your head into it������
My first attempt to degrade the health of my boys via bike, came when I was about in third grade.
My brother and I built a ramp in our gravel driveway. I had an ok start, but halfway through, with only my back tire touching the ramp, the jerry-rigged ramp consisting of too heavy steel plates, thick block(s) of would and a big rock or two, came apart in the middle and I racked my nuts pretty good.
Since then, I’ve had some good jolts to my boys since then on the pavement and on the trail.
Absolutely spot on with the whole ideal of how we should perform or look.. we are all different..
Thankyou for your advice.
If we have some knee pain. Is it ok to cycle in gym in 70 years aged woman.
Calorie restrict and over exercise
The fastest way to get fat is to get injured
This video is very well researched. Coming from bodybuilding, basically the science of dieting, you’ve managed to go through everything with great accuracy. Good work!
My body dysmorphia issue is I’ve been addicted to the gym, so always trying to get bigger, thinking I’m too small. So I don’t want to lose weight. I’m 92 kg, and sure, if I lost a bit of weight, I’d be better at climbing. But this is my natural weight, and I would certainly have a slower kick if I dropped much below 90kg. I also like the way I look at this weight, so trying to balance cycling a ton due to covid with maintaining my weight has been tricky.
Im happy this video exists was something that was worrying me
Thank you for giving such a beautiful stuff.☺����☝��������☝����
Looked gorgeous a little heavier. Not that you don’t now obviously. Great channel, thanks for all you do.
Unfortunately, the conversation jumped right to cancer, without, IMHO, proper consideration for the potential for the saddle to irritate, and contribute to, prostate enlargement, which is a more common issue for men over 50, bike or no bike.
Is it still ‘fat shaming’ if a fat person does it? Also, bikini pic when fat, but no bikini pic when skinny?? wthf??? (Also, congrats, cycling is the greatest. Glad you found it, glad you enjoy it, glad you are healthier/happier because of it)…
The only sad thing about cycling is that no-one wants to come ride with me:/
It makes you happy when you cycling. If you get home you feel Good
Thank you for the motivation! It’s amazing the transformation! You even look happier! Again Thank’s!
i just looove cycling and believe me besides all his health benefits it really reduces stress/13 years of experience.
Is this including cycling at the gym on stationary bike because I have been doing that for 8 weeks and notice all these changes in myself
I used to suffer from massive hunger pangs..I find having a good meal before going on a ride…and having bananas during breaks on the ride. It suppresses appetite and avoids me eating everything in sight.when I get home….
Why the fuck is a robot talking??? Wtf is wrong with the 21st century
Alright, so I started watching this thinking, “I really hope this is good because I love GCN”. I’m a dietitian and so I was prepared for it to be false, misleading, or sensational. Ollie, this was SPOT ON! I don’t know who you planned/wrote the script for this video with but bravo!
I tried to fight at 125 once… I failed to hit weight.
I also tried to fight at 155 and despite the dude hitting harder, he was terribly slow compared to what I was used to.
I found 135 bantam was were I was meant to be.
This is low fi and… lazy af. Calories in calories out is such a debunked myth regarding diet and energy. 1000 calories of cane sugar has a completely different effect on the body to 1000 calories of spinach, or 1000 calories olive oil. Do some proper research into keto and you’ll see how you can add butter or cream to your coffee… and loose weight ��
Good Video actually..
But some corrections needed..
A diabetic not on a diet or on a bad diet with cycling is still a diabetic.
So, Eat clean, Cycle everyday and you ll be fine.
Is Custokebon Secrets effective to lost a lot of fat? We have read many good things about this popular fat burn methods.
This is so fucking important! Pros talking about their struggles and what it takes and what’s too much. There is so much bs and success stories only. This is so much more useful!
At 6’4” an 18.5 BMI for me would be 153 pounds—that’s absurd for me or any pro. BMI is inaccurate for anyone above or below average height.
Lovely Video
Thank You so much, I used to worry about these topics and I am so happy to hear of this..
I’ve been riding all my life and I’m 64 and very healthy thank God no problem!!!!!
bruh im 50kg and I can’t gain weight, I wanna be a sprinter not a climber.
Does Custokebon Secrets really help to lost crazy amounts of fat? We’ve learn numerous good things about this popular lose weight diet plan.
All of this is good info. Years ago I wanted to lose about 10lb. post-baby fat. I had a great workout routine, never lost a single pound. Once I started tracking my calories I saw that I was overeating by hundreds per day. I thought I was eating healthy and light. You have to weight or measure your portions and keep track. Once I got my calories down to where they should be the weight came off in a few weeks.
you did not talk about TESTICULAR CANCER, which is what lance armstrong had.
https://www.acumencarts.com/product/4-in-1-multifunction-bike-light/ What do you have to say about this product, any advise or recommendation?
Si mentioned body type in Cyclists: Just How Weak Are They? | The GCN Show Ep. 317, and it equally applies to this episode too I think. The three main body types ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph, a classification based solely on physical features significanly determines one’s normal weight and scope for weight loss. The vast majority of pro cyclists, and some GCN presenters, are ectomorphs. Guess who? Some pro cyclists and some GCN presenters are mesomorphs. Guess who? I don’t think there are any pro cyclist endomorphs, at least not in road cycling, and no GCN presenters either. The point is, no matter how rigorous your diet or exercise regimen is, you can’t change your body type.
Remember Magnus Backstädt? Former winner of Paris Roubaix. Now with Eurosport. He was 90kg. Mid season.
Anybody know what is Custokebon Secrets about? I hear many individuals lost a lot of weight with Custokebon Secrets (just search it on google).
Do anybody know about Custokebon Secrets? Does it really work? I hear a lot of people burn their weight with this popular lose weight diet plan.
I’ve been riding for 30 minutes to an hour a day, my blood pressure went down back to normal.
Can I get a gear bike also this is for any age I wanna lose weight In the abdominal area and tone up muscle in different areas will this work out?
hi katie..just wondering how many hours you rode in a week when youu start riding?
I did out train a bad diet. Ate what I wanted, rode 50 miles plus a day, 100 at weekends. 20 stone to 12 stone in around 6 months. Then I met the Mrs and I’m 16 stone… ��
I think Ita the fountain of youth and you should buy Adamo as far as seats are concerned.
It only takes a few weeks of riding to get use to it. I do not recomend this seat for big big rides. 40 miles moderate or 20 full gass.
Rode for first time in 4 months, feel like I am floating and high.
I like cycling and do it everyday but I want to gain weight is that possible?
I appreciate you speak slowlier than the average GCN speaker! For once, I understand all what is said in a GCN video? Your challenge: slow down the pace of your team mates!
I just learned biking last week. Still have fear on doing it on roads with cars hahaha.
This kind of diet program“Kοnοnοz yyd” (Search it on Google) has given me each of the tools to lose my ugly belly fat. Of course, I shed 25lbs although I am a heavy lady and I don’t carry out regular workouts. I sleep far more heavily and also don’t feel groggy early in the day. This has furnished me a raise of energy and i also believe that I am shedding pounds as well..
I don’t dream or obsess about being light.
I am already,and had always been sub-53 kg.
But dang,this video is useful and great.
Been cycling for a few months now and feeling great! Recovering faster from cycles and going longer distances and faster too!
Thanks for the Awesome vid!
Your Channel should do a long episode on PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) in Cycling.
Why do I have a weird feeling down there while the urologist explains what goes on while you are on the saddle and I clench my legs hard lol
Well you were always beautiful anyway, but now you’re healthy and beautiful. Good luck to you and stay safe!
Just started biking to work and everywhere
Thank you for the inspiration.
I didn’t like it, because it took to long to explain why my cock is so big
That’s not a big portion in America. I thought it was small.
This is what happens to your body if you cycle for 5 minutes a day
Absolutely nothing ��������
I pushed it too far myself. I am 181 cm and weighed 52.8 kg, now I am recovering and trying to gain weight. But is hard, both physically and mentally.
(Sorry for my poor English)
Although you try to simplify it, dieting is very “technical”. It’s very tricky to balance the ratios of the components. Like protein to fat, natural sugar and roughage, while maintaining caloric values.
Good approach and advice overall.
I cycle from my house the wherever I go to hangout with friends
I once ride a fixie bike for 2 hours and lost 1,5 kg the next day, lol
Each time I see this video I glance again on the scale and laugh:) A 180cm, 90kg, recreational bodybuilder, road cyclist:) By road biking standards I’m probably considered obese:D
Thank you for your honest, sensible and discreet candor about this subject. Most men do not want to acknowledge that they are anything but invincible, but a realistic assessment of this is good for all. Well done.
Most of cyclists body loom quite funny.. super skinny uppers and huge lowers..
In my observations drinks are the calorie monsters, so so easy to overdo it. I had a huge thai chicken rice meal which had me feeling bloated for about 2hrs and was about 550 Cal. Later in the evening I felt a bit thirsty (cant deny thirst right!) & scarfed down 400ml skim choc milk in approx 30seconds didnt feel a thing and it was almost the same calories as the meal ��
There are so many unnecessary strategies… Omg, why dedicate entire life to lose weight when ‘grave’ fix all these problems. Also, quit office work and move to construction field is solution.
Im only catching up on GCN back catalogue of videos and came across this. Much respect to Ben, that must have been difficult to talk about but what a very powerful and important message.
this topic is very relevant in more worlds than just the world of cycling. The obsession on weight and performance completely overshadows the joy of non competitive cycling. You should always aim for good health, but you should not try to over reach towards unachievable results. Be realistic. Very well done and open minded video!
I`m lean and am a strong climber by nature. I know when I’m on my limit when I begin to feel the cold and wet too intensely. I can keep my lowest weight for maybe 6 weeks but not in spring or autumn. I enjoy putting on weight more than I do taking it off!
Thank you for putting a list in the description for those who just want to skim through the 10
I’ve been losing weight by doing a lot of bike workouts, trying to limit calories (not perfect at it), and drinking lots of green or white tea, especially before and during workouts.
I have had chronic headaches and migraines for the past couple of years, just started cycling about 2-3 weeks ago and no longer have migraines or headaches! It also looks like I did a bunch of squatting… Wasn’t expecting these results. Haven’t lost any weight yet, but maybe haven’t been riding enough yet, I go about 10-15 miles a day. Still a newbie, but already feeling great!
Very inspiring!
I am 43 years… Gained 10Kg gradually over last 19 yrs and am planning shrug it off in a year or do… Buying my first midlife crisis bike on 8th… Fingers crossed ��
It will be my journey from 78 Kg to, hopefully 63-65Kgs
How to become a pro 17:10 Does an athlete become an outlier, or are they born?
You should probably start out with “stop eating so much added sugar.” This guy eats way, way, way too many sweets, and that’s even if he were riding a century or doing an ironman. Also, if he burned 2000ish calories, that’s only about 60 miles or 100k, so I’m not sure how he can eat all that food during the ride without gettin “weighed down.” Even on a century (in miles), I don’t think I would eat that much. I get what you are saying here, because your basic premise is correct (calories in calories out is biggest weight determinant), but you can still get diabetes even if you are skinny.
Watching this 60 lbs overweight and thinking yep, some of these guys are really too skinny. Thank goodness I don’t have that problem… oh wait
Amazing…. i started 1 month ago at 102kg, to this date i have lost 5kg. My target is 79kg. I am currently up to 20km a day. But my fear of steep climb is unreal! I have yet to do mountain climb, any advice? I need to increase my intensity to keep my weightloss in check.
a lot to learn on this video ��
“παν μέτρον άριστον”…Ancient Greeks use to say, “all in good measure”
Aesthetics..? Surely that isn’t the issue with skeletally thin men. Sure, low bodyfat all the way but trading all of your lean mass for a little more speed is ridiculous outside of true professionals.
The constant drag of people telling me to lose weight was a big turnoff in my racing days. I was 73 kilos at 6 feet 1, which I felt was pretty solid but I never stopped eating if I felt like it. Mental health is more important than saving 3-10 Watts. That said, if one is overweight due inactivity then that is a different discussion but one that should be taken slowly and methodically.
This video is so important now and forever because weight is important, but it’s not the most important thing in my opinion. When I used to coach, I would rather have cyclists that fought, suffered, and worked as a team versus those obsessed over weight.
Thanks for bringing up the topic. It’s been out for awhile but still massively important. Thank you Simon.
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Thank me later, it is our dick is first to concern for.
I hit /like because of the heartrending reality of the video.
It’s sound funny 5 min of cycling is doing noting btw..it’s just a thumbnail to get viewers
I am a married guy, so no sex anyway. Started to watch then I remembered.
Amazing and so true about making it the adventure first and the weight loss as a by product, mindset. You did so well, inspirational.
I’m relatively new to cycling however am a senior mental health nurse, with years of experience working with eating disorders. This is a compassionate and sensitive view on a much overlooked problem. Just.. thank-you.
I’ve lost 6 kg since xmas on the bike but the weight loss has now stalled for a few months despite more mileage/higher cadence/higher calorie ride burn on the same diet, how come?
Cycling has kept my weight under control during this pandemic
i currently am suffering, an i keep pushing pushing pushing. performance is better but i know if i can drop weight back to 76 kilos i know. i can go harder… i am 6’1 80 kilos. i need to be 76 kilos.
Frico1964 I own a giant 2017 revel 2 29inch I started biking to work when I got my second DUI. I was forced too originally but it makes dealing with my suspended license I’m chicago not bad at all y’all
I was cycling and not losing weight. I then did Noom and kept cycling. Weight has just fallen off. 20kg+ lighter I can do climbs and distances that killed me before almost effortlessly.
I cycle 25 km everyday. I could go more but I’m a highschool senior ��
I have a goal. I have been cycling 10km everyday. Day 4 of the challenge currently going strong ��
Cyclists who are obsessed with weight are pussies who are afraid of heavy weight training. Show me a cyclist of any gender, weight, or discipline who has a double body weight squat (which is what you should have) and I’ll show you somebody who isn’t a frail pussy.
I’m 13 and want to be a pro cyclist maybe at some point, this really helped…
People hate on cycling but it has put me.in the best shape in the past.
This is actually not a good way for a lot of people. Specifically people who are overweight. Less calories in and more calories burnt can be a misconception for a lot of people. It can actually cause weight gain after losing 3-4 pounds. Which most people experience on most diets.
Research insulin and its effect on weight gain and weight loss.
Bullshit i road my bike for everyday for 3 years when i was 285 and I didnt lose anything not much at least i lost 150 pounds running in football
I once ride a fixie bike for 2 hours and lost 1,5 kg the next day, lol
He makes points at the start about badly fitting bikes causing numb willies and potential long term damage. This was not fully outlined. I’ve had a numb willy a few times. Never had pro bike fit. Possibly slightly ill-fitting bike. Had attributed the numb willy to wind chill.
I once ride a fixie bike for 2 hours and lost 1,5 kg the next day, lol
Cycling is good but simple old bicycle type not these modern type where person is always bending over bicycle.
What makes this video so poignant is that it is so relatable… It transcends the barriers of gender, age and abilities. Not only that, but from a production point of view it hits hard because it is so off-piste from the ‘normal’ GCN content: it’s like finding out that the funny/popular person in your school class comes from an abusive home and survives (even thrives) without people knowing about private battles.
I’ve done the extreme diet with one proviso. It’s if anyone offers me something to eat or drink, I take it. Doesn’t matter if it’s chocolate or beer. A decent blow out every couple of weeks is another move. Train heavy, diet it off, then get ready to put it back on. It’s safer that way.
I would dream about a basic caloric demand of 2300. I have a very slow metabolism and my basic demand is more like 1700.
Natasha in that nurse’s outfit, or whatever it is ������ ��
Durianrider crossdressing ��������
Im a stick because my weight is 35KG and my height is 175cm although I eat alot then I watch one of GCN video about how to do a century then i started sleeping early and i gained some weight
“If you’re 100kgs…”
Speaking directly at me, I see. OK, then.
It takes me a while to be able to convert to the same burst strength for my main sport at 94kgs as 110kgs, though, and I can’t seem to maintain that beyond about 2 months. But anyway, point taken.
Woohoo!
Fine video, and keep the health focused videos coming. Excellent content! I’d love to parallel these in Japanese, though that’s not going to happen due to time constraints.
Has anyone tried Custokebon Secrets? (do a search on google) I’ve heard numerous amazing things about this popular fat burn method.
I think profesional cycling has been let down by the guv. Its definitely about fitness and power to weight ratios so why are races based on age and skill classes. all this guy about sprinters and climbers and the winner, blah blah blah. get out and have fun on your bike to the best of your ability. you can’t lose!
Sorry, was I supposed to be learning about nutrition, or ogling the woman dressed as nurse? You go out for a cycle mate, I’ll stay at home and ride something else. Thanks for the video,
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Position position position…put your whole noggin nuts on one side.Dont sit on that bazooka…
Cut back on sugar, stay away from processed food.
Problem solved.
This may be one of your most important videos for everyone to see.
Cycling increases the chances for erectile dysfunction and decreases the chances for cardiovascular diseases.
-Can I have erection even after a killing heart attack??
-No then I would rather cycle until my dick falls off
Bro in india village side 70%people use cycle to go of they WANAN go anywhere and they all have 6 7 child so what u r talking
Personally I don’t care about my weight. If you got the Watts you got the Watts. If you don’t you don’t.
I rode 5.5 km
Did not feel the urge of smoking
Am just relaxed and happy!
How much miles do we have to ride a bicycle to reduce weight in what time, also in what friction we have to do cycling!!!
Very effective for sure, using the largest muscle groups in the body, unsurprisingly works very well to lose weight. Here in the Netherlands commuting is very common on a bicycle, and people don’t even dress up for it, they are dressed up for the destination, and that can just as well be a suit. Dutch bicycles are very non sporty. If you look around you here though, you will not see a lot of obese people around you.
Cycling does help, when i was in high school i road bikes all that summer, i was fast as hell on field came football season. All the peddling increases your trouting steps as you run & pumps those knees. I Could of ran track but naw football was My Calling.
I have lost 87 lbs (so far) from bicycling and changing my eating habits, i love cycling, it is a passion and a addiction for me, sometimes i even go when it’s raining��.
I realise this video was posted over a year ago so it is likely that no one will pay attention to this comment, but I think it is so wonderful that you guys at GCN addressed this topic. I feel like men’s mental health issues in general are rarely discussed and eating disorders/ disordered eating are only talked about in the context of women’s health. These are problems that we are all susceptible to and I am so glad that Si and everyone else behind GCN have made this video. Thank you.
I am a cyclist. I am 16 yrs old. I have been on a weight loss journey for about 7 months. I’m 5ft 7 inches (thought I’d point that out) I used to starve myself and then workout. I still sometimes do. I weight 134 pounds now. I feel much faster. I have a 12hr TT in 2 weeks and I’m scared to eat anything because I think I’ll gain weight. What should I do??
Super inspiring, which bike u recommend for everyday city ride? I reside on hilly terrain in India.
Is Custokebon Secrets effective to lost a lot of weight? I’ve read many good things about Custokebon Secrets (just google search it).
Follow his advice and end -up with diabetes. Sugar will fuck up your body and causes major inflammation. List and learn from real scientists & doctors instead of this puppet with his girls who could be his daughters.
I’m saving some money for a bike, I’m 18 and I’ve always been that type of kid to stay at home and play video games all day, plus I got the bad habit of smoking and I quit today and thought I could get a habit of cycling thank you for showing me that IT IS very healthy and enjoyable I’m looking forward to it honestly.
For simple souls like me it would be helpful if you spoke more slowly and recorded in a room with a better acoustic reduce the echo. What you are saying is certainly very helpful. Many thanks.
Im not being funny yeh but who goes out cycling to just be out for five minutes
No kidding…doing around 2-3 miles daily just to get out of the house and not think about Coronavirus as much. Sunshine and fresh clean air in my pulmonary system. To sit at home and eat crap all day watching Netflix? Not happening…started earlier than re-opening, which today is re-closing everything, even church services due to numbers…numbers I don’t think about when I ride free from worry and stress now…mentally essential for surviving this mess. Peace to one and all riders here….we rock the world pedaling like crazy. I had fun tonight pushing it down the block on my urban mountain upgraded 26″ speedster. Felt like I did when I was around 15, could ride anywhere. Sitting inside sucks…or I’d have a roller out back, just because when I get that urge, gotta go. Non-riders will never fully understand the stamina that comes from moving faster than a couch potato’s behind does….they’re huge, BTW..all that sitting and eating while doing essentially nothing physical. SMH
she has to loose the glasses, you looks like steve urkel with them
why do people (MORONS!) have to insist on taking serious subject matter and then fuck it up with a COMPUTER voice? i watched 30 seconds of this before i stopped it in search of something i can actually listen to! THUMBS DOWN!
We use to ride a bike as our mode of transportation, from home to work everyday for 2 hrs a day for almost 2 years until now..its good that i hav my normal weight and releases my stress, and its starts to build my muscle in my legs, ankle and even my Stomach ita getting falttened.
Love you Harley, but this angle does not make you look lean… Lol
These inconvenient are nothing compared to benefits from cycling.
I can cycle with the person in the thumbnail everyday.. both outdoor and indoor ��
I cut sugar and went from 100 miles per week to 40-60 miles per week, lost 20 pounds, down from 200. I like carbs, so when i want to perform i’ll eat oatmeal or sweet potatoes etc.
I’ve probably rode my bike 10 miles everyday it hasn’t been raining since we started quarantine.
She says she is going to deviate from her eating schedule if a friend would invite her over for a pizza and a glass of whine and the subtitles say: I m not going to deviate from my eating plan. That’s kind of a big error:D
Congrats but I believe you can do the same eating meat but again congrats to you
Well if the seat’s cause that much damage, ride a bike without one!
I cycle for about 20 minutes a day and I’m 12. Some people my age are too lazy to go out on a bike phones are consuming people it’s unreal.
I bike 20-25 miles per day since the pandemic…lost 17 lbs. in 60 days. It’s the best way to exercise and to enjoy ��
My personal experience from intense cycling it gives me more orgasmic sex,Bigger harder erections than running cause I notice it’s an obviously intense cardiovascular exercise was ignorant back then only did running and swimming for cardio cause u see My bum is on the seat where my root chakra lies where it is associated with sexual functions and the constant peddling is an great workout to push the blood from my heart _legs _body…just KEEP ur spine straight while riding as in lean into the bike don curve ur spine and should be good..sorry for grammar
I already have diabetes. Got it when I was 5, and now I’m 17. So that won’t help!
Katie, You were attractive before but in the end just beautiful. Best part of all you now look joyful. I was once a distance rider and sparkled like you.Traveling in business and a house took my zest for riding away. Eventually pinched nerves from whiplash,, stopped me from riding drop-down handle bars and years later traditional bars too. Surgery not possible but with chiropractic I’ve begun riding sitting up once again. 8 miles home from my shop purchase. I’m 40 lbs overweight and felt completely energize by the increased blood flow! I’m nearly 67 and “I still got it.” Walking I’m a bit wobbly but not at all on the bike. Am taking a note out of your book and video taping myself to mark my progress. Thanks for your inspiration, Izzy
I am proof that at age 47, that you can indeed out train a bad diet.
What about the joints? There seem to be a lot of pressure on the hips, knee and ankle joints.
Does prolonged cycling result in abnormal wear? What can be done to alleviate it? I believe that would be a useful video.
hip hurting while cycling. Remember to buy one cycling short.
I am cykling everyday for 3 hours + I get like 15$ per hour while cykling coz I am delivering foods from restaurants to people with my cykel ��������������������
Its why I do my rides while fasting. I did 70 miles a couple weeks back.. when I had about 25 miles left I had a soda just to get a little boost and made it home to have a healthy meal but i usually do 50 mile rides on a empty stomach once or twice a week
Guys. lost tons of weight doesn’t need to be hard (I used to think it did). I’m going to give you some tips right now. Look for a popular lose weight method called Custokebon Secrets (do a search on google). Thanks to it I have lost a lot of fat. I shouldn’t even be speaking about it cause I don’t want a lot of other guys out there running exactly the same game but whatever. I am just in a great mood today so I’ll share the wealth haha.
I’ve been cycling most days for like 2 months and I feel great:)
Brilliant video upfront talking bollocks which we men are too shy to talk about to Docs. ����
Great topic. I track all activities with Garmin (w/heart rate monitor) and link it to Myfitnesspal. Within Myfitnesspal I track all food consumed and review macros, etc. Lately, I do 800-1000 calorie rides at lunch which ranges from 17 miles to more depending on the route/hills, speed, goals for the day, etc. I have noticed when not using the heart rate tracking, calories burnt calculations are much much more (easier to obtain). To your point, you need at least to incorporate the heart rate monitor for semi-accurate cal tracking. I’m getting a power meter soon when and if the Kickstarter vendor ever sends them.
I like to ride my bike but I found my city is designed for cars only. When I try to bike in front many people and they look at me like a stranger man or look like I come from the moon
Cycling has helped me in all aspects of my life. My carbon roadbike is my only love.
Thats a Great cycling weight loss story from this lady. I’m 42 and recently started cycling again due to the lockdown gym closures. I’m cycling 10 miles each evening after work and then 20 miles on Saturdays and sundays.I will increase these distances gradually. I also stopped smoking cigarettes 11 years ago, drink very little alcohol and have cut out refined sugar from my diet. Its surprised me how fit i actually am and just shows that you regain your fitness goals at any age
I have been cycling again for several years (leading up to and after retirement) for health and have discovered a few things that are not covered here and people should know. Health benefits very much depend on how you cycle. Medicos used to be taught that the only thing that impacts life expectancy is restricting diet. However, recent studies have shown that a certain type of exercise has a major benefit while other types do not. The ends of your chromosomes are protected by a structure called telemeters. These function in a similar way to the things(aglets) on the end of shoe laces that stop the shoelaces from unraveling. Basically, over time the telemeters tend to get shorter and shorter until finally your chromosomes start to fall apart which obviously means the end of life. In this regard, it has been found that interval training (anaerobic) repairs and dramatically lengthens the telemeters, therefore potentially significantly extends life span. Endurance training (aerobic exercise) is of less but still some benefit here while strength training (muscle building) is of no benefit whatsoever. It has also been found that these exercise types have a similar effect on mitochondrial activity. This activity underpins the chemical communication between cells and is the basis of inter cell coordination within the body. It is essential for cells to know which organ they belong too and for all the body’s organs to function well. It tends to get impaired with age and loss of fitness which results in organ failures. It is a factor in the development of tumors and cancers. So then, the case is clear that exercise incorporating anaerobic intervals is by far the best way to keep your DNA and organs in good order and function. Aerobic exercise is still of some rather smaller benefit but strength building is completely ineffective.
So, when you cycle, do not just do an easy pace on flat roads and paths. Throw in several short efforts along the way but slow down and recover between these. This tends to happen naturally if your rout includes some hills that you many need to stand to climb at a reasonable pace. If you don’t have hills, you can just throw in a few 30 sec sprints, no need to break a sweat, just get the heart rate above what is sustainable. It is important to recover between these efforts to allow the body to process the lactate these efforts produce. Failing to do so is likely to lead to cramps so, warm up, do the effort/recovery intervals, then cool down at an easy pace.
What are the effects of doing a lot of cycling. Well, most serious cyclists do really intense prolonged sessions and this tends to unclog the circulatory system reducing the risk of clots, Ischemic Stroke & heart disease. However, while cleaning out the circulatory system is greatly beneficial for most people, it can be overdone and actually weaken artery walls leading to bleeds, aneurysm and hemorrhagic Stroke. I have known A grade cyclists to get themselves into trouble with this. So obviously, there is a balance here where either extreme increases general health risk.
Another issue is that most cyclists have been taught to fuel their exercise with carbohydrates. We have probably all heard of carb loading and pasta parties. Professional nutritionists advise against loading with blank carbs, that is, high starch foods that contain little nutrition such as pasta. Further to this, high carb diets lead to high insulin response and in the long term insulin resistance and diabetes. While fueling cycling with carbs is still generally the accepted norm, it isn’t without problems. There are some elite cyclists who have instead adopted a low carb high fat and protein diet, have found this beneficial to their cycling performance and report a lot fewer health issues with soreness, cramps inflammation etc. I am just putting it out there as an alternative because I too experience these issues with carbs and find the less I have, the better my body and mind functions. What you do is your decision.
If you are exercising regularly, your nervous system needs to repair more quickly. This means a higher cholesterol exchange rate. Yes, your overall cholesterol count will increase with exercise and your doctor may show some concern over this. However, there are 2 types of cholesterol, one is needed to repair nerves and the other is waste produced from use. This is not really a problem, all athletes have elevated cholesterol. Cholesterol has never been shown to be a causative factor, it simply correlates with circulatory disease over the general population and is a useful indicator. Most GPs are really not up to speed with appropriate cholesterol levels in athletes. By all means get things checked out but don’t panic as this is to be expected.
I am not a medico but have gathered this information from reliable medical and scientific sources over a long period but have not kept meticulous references (sorry). I have done my best with simplifying the information, I can only hope it has not lost too much in translation. I would advise checking things out yourself rather than relying only on my words. I have only contributed this to prompt and assist your own investigations.
Been biking about a hour and a half everyday for awhile now. Really feeling the benefits, and it’s fun!
BMI is bullshit. I used to be 184cm @ 73kg with 6% body fat but that is just in the “healthy” BMI range at 21.6 and below 62.9kg is considered unhealthy. There is no way I would get down below 70kg. BMI doesn’t apply to athletes with muscle mass.
But muscles are strenght, and stronger your are the fastest you can go? Right?!
What is Custokebon Secrets? Does it work? I hear many people lost their fat with this popular weight loss diet plan.
Interesting. what about women perineal health and saddle? Can you make a video?
Great vid guys, very well produced. You covered most things really well and the concepts are overall good. Very glad that you covered the inaccuracies of calorie counting, it really is very inaccurate (for all kinds of reasons). The only thing I would like to have seen added is that the calories in vs calorie out formula is unfortunately far more complicated than that. A CALORIE IS NOT A CALORIE and we now know so much more about the different ways the body processes macronutrients. So, it would be good to also focus on the quality of the food you are putting into your mouth as well as energy balance. A semi-related one would also be to look at things like the role of insulin, ghrelin and leptin on adiposity and studying the effects of insulin response from macronutrient timing and quality. This could also include the role of Low GI foods and high fibre foods. Once again, overall great vid and very well produced. ������������
I have to wake up every morning at 3:00 a.m get ready and get to work at 03:45 am. I have to cycle through a dark forest with cycling roads up a slight mountain for 6 km.
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Well done you looked good at the start now you look great well done on your achievement enjoy your cycling
I went out for the 1st time and managed 13kms but I am so proud I did not get off the bike as I really wanted to just get off and leave the bike by the side of the road as I am so heavy. I am hoping to go out 3 times a week and increase the distance. Thank you for the encouraging video. ��
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Yep, we all know the math. The real thing is it doesn’t work that easy. If losing weight was THAT simple, there would not be any obese people. There are MUCH more variables to that formula.
Love you for being vegan, for being inspirer and for being a New Zealendar (LOVE your PM)
That bike seat got my wife pregnant �� at least that’s what she said, sometimes I see her out in the garage late at night just sitting on the bike ��, I wonder if the baby �� comes out looking like a bike �� I won’t be so angry ��.
Brilliant work….. a very important issue tackled in a sensible, considered, fashion. A valuable contribution sitting in the general sea of fluff that is most of YouTube…..
Were you vegan when you had your most weight.
Good job girl!
This video is great. Not even about the cycling but about diet and calories. Impressive!
Very inspiring. But at around 1:25 there’s the comment about being a bit embarrassed. This is important for everyone. If you’ve got on a bike, or put on a pair of trainers, or in any way taken the first steps to improving your life, then you have absolutely no reason to be embarrassed. While you’re making the effort, those that might mock, usually are not. When I go out on my bike, I see people wobbling along on brand new super cheap bikes, obviously just starting out. I have as much respect for them as I do for the lycra clad athletes on multi thousand pound bikes, because they’re making the effort, and that always deserves respect.
Cycling is the ultimate exercise and a great way to all-around better health.
I think I bicycle too much because I’m literally suffering from hairloss and extremely low blood pressure!!
You feel the different when you do cycling every day or once in a while
and all that is true it takes you out of sadness and depressions, love to go biking.
I used to work in a bicycle shop and I met different people that their health, weight and life changed thanks to cycling, including an Iraq war veteran. It was a priviledge to witness such big transformation and that in a way, I helped a little bit…
i find biking jerseys so boring looking. yours look different.
It all depends on your metabolism! There are people that have a good metabolism who don’t have to workout at all or go on diet and can stay skinny, while those with a bad metabolism have to bicycle ride, “not 5 minutes a day”, but 5 hours to match a person with a good metabolic rate. But the plus for a person with a bad metabolism is that they can eat less yet can also store more energy and last longer, than a skinny dude, which is a plus for long distance rides. I’ve met a person with Arnold Schwarzenegger muscles and physique who told me he didn’t even lift weights that much, but his genetics made him look like a muscleman. Genetics and metabolism play a key role with exercise and its results.
i just started riding this year and i’m so happy that i found your channel!!!
The way he speaks is so calming and relaxing, keeping you motivated and to actually listen carefully to what he’s saying. It really sticks!
thank you!
Studies show that diet is 80% of the battle and after 4 weeks of exercise, the effects on weight loss are minimal. The whole age old calorie in calorie out mantra in restricted calorie intake has been debunked as half the weight loss, after water loss is taken into account, is muscle loss. Calories are not equal and quality calories are important, which can mean the difference in keeping/building muscle and losing fat. Check out keto, it’s been the difference maker for me.
Going on a long walk is better for losing weight than cycling. You’re in fat burn for longer rather than cardio.
I can’t eat enough when training hard. Seem to lose weight even without trying.
Just shove the wife’s magic knickers on if the weights not coming off. ��
I’ve been liquid fasting throughout the day until 6-7. I don’t eat I only drink, water, tea or coffee then I eat later in evening between 6-7.
I mean… You could follow a diet that is the… You know… The followers of which are the only group that on average have an optimal BMI? Just a thought…
What was your age when you started riding? also what was the distance you were riding each ride and how often?
Has anyone experienced like cramps on their nuts? Like seriously it’s happened to me more than twice already
What bike do you recommend for beginners that is affordable?
I started cycling 2 days ago, I do only 4 km in a day. Hope ll increase day by day
Everytime i lost motivation on bike, I’ll go watch this video. Thank you so much! Such an inspiration ��
i hate eating on rides makes me sick i just drink water and sugarless caffeine drinks… ever heard of keto lifestyle? no i did not think so…. go look it up low carb ftw
Lol bike 100 miles a week for 9 months. You’ll see some shocking results. I highly recommend it
What is the age span for “middle aged” in the year 2020? 45 55? 50 60?…..?
Cycling is best for foodies coz I am a very big foodie and I love cycling and by riding bicycle for an hour I feel very fresh, energetic, body shape maintained and mentally balanced too which also helps me to continue my study for long.
Thank you for dealing with this subject matter… Good 4 all 2 c and pay attention 2… Acceptance of oneself maybe at the heart of the matter
Great video very interesting. I would of liked to see the benefits of extra weight, for example the greater speed going down hill ( I would assume on a mostly down hill ride your time would be faster than a lighter rider)??��
I have a question.
I have a fatty lower body. They do not look good with my thin arms/upper body. I’m worried if biking can make my lower body bulk especially the calves or does it help with burning the fats?
The smart guys from GCN dont show only profound knowledge and entertaining skills, they also act with responsibility. This is what makes this channel different and very special. Well done.
I stopped taking the car for short trips to a store for small items, been biking about
60 miles per week, saving gas, getting fit, but starting to bike road rage now. Just kidding.
SO CAN CYCLING AFFECT MY PENIS IN ANY WAY?
BECAUSE I FEEL GREAT PAIN WHEN I AM CYCLING ESPECIALLY ON THE STREET FOR LONG DISTANCES LIKE 40+KM
I like this. Food info, bike stuff, and cutting to a hot girl in between.
Actually, I just bought my very first bike and it is a folding bike dolphin… It took me 1hour to finnish 5Km lol…. Been biking for almost two weeks now.
AVC and then a large black coffee followed by stretches before a 45 min cycle in the morning is doing me the world of good. I eat afterwards, not before
what I enjoy doing is doing a bone transplant for carbon fiber bones and not just that, I also removed a lot of my organs such as my stomach, so i couldn’t process food and I wouldn’t gain weight. all for weight saving! how smart!
I’m using cycling to gain weight doing hill sprints. 13st to 14st in 2 months. Healthily with 4 workouts a week and 200km a week
Excellent explanation. I tell everyone that weight loss is simple math. And I have an easier time losing weight while not working out; my appetite grows too much while working out.
I go to school with bike everyday so I might have the strongest leg jk
Well done! I really love the best parts about cycling; I love the freedom, the views you can chance upon, the downhills (haha), but I HATE, and I mean HAAAAAAAATE it when it gets tough on the legs and lungs. I MUCH prefer running because for some reason I can run through pain, but I can’t seem to handle it when on a bike. I’m not sure why, but I feel like you need a LOT more leg power to cycle; the running mechanics come naturally to me and it’s easy for me to push myself, but I have relatively weak stick legs which really don’t help me on a bike, lol.
Unfortunately, I keep picking up injuries running so I think I’m gonna have to switch completely to cycling; I just need to work on my leg power, and get used to the movements that just don’t come naturally to me.
Congratulations on changing your life. The most impressive thing about it was that first decision to get a bike and start riding it; it’s a scary thing to do but you took that step and look where you are now because of that one brave decision. ��
I am actually super curious if there is any evidence to show this happens with depression as well? I ran entirely too much while I was depressed and restrictively ate because I was miserable. Ended up coming back out of it and now I’m going back to biking because I’m finding I don’t enjoy running as much any more after all that and I continue to have minor injuries after small runs.
Haha, the calorie fallacy. Do Keto lose massive weight. Done. Reducing calories will mean you’ll always be hungry.
I really liked your video. My weight now is 100 kilos and just buyed a bike yesterday. I will make a series of videos with my progress and will let you now my results. Thanks for your inspiration.
Hi Katie, that’s really inspiring considering the challenges posed. I used to bike but I’ve stopped completely and would like to start again, not only to lose weight but to have fun whilst doing it. Any advice on how much mileage to start with and type of bike to buy?
Appreciate your thoughts on this.
Cheers!
I’m a new subscriber after seeing you in a Durianrider video. What a great transformation Katie. ����
I cycle to grocery stores, and when going to some errands.. building my endurance until i can go to work on a bike.. no need to set a time when exercising, just go to your regular point a to b and your good. Make use of it as a transportation
This is super interesting from a weight loss perspective. We know that the way to lose weight is through a calorie deficit and most people find that achievable through a slight reduction in calories and increased movement. But it’s interesting to see that cycling such long distances creates enough of calorie deficit for you to not have to worry about tracking calories at all. Wether that’s because it’s difficult to get that amount of calories in or you just don’t eat that much. I know lots of people really struggle with eating back their exercise calories especially if they’ve struggled with binge eating.
There are some studies that show the bodies appetite regulation underestimates when you do really high levels of exercise. This is clearly an example of that. Sounds like the love of the sport is key to wanting to give that much time to it for weight loss. Well done ���� you’ve come a long way!
When ever I hit a bump on the path, god have mercy on my balls
Hello sir I want to grow height my present height is 5/4 or 5/5 but I want 5/11 will it be possible to gain height by cycleing how can I get n my age is 19 n weight is 69kg.. Plz suggest as soon as possible��������
As much as the pervy creepy uncle stuff makes me cringe I’m loving the return of bullshit free quality information about cycling in general & reviews of bikes & accessories.
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class Katie well done �������� ive just started cycling. im hoping to lose a lot of weight (4 stone plus). doing 3 20mile rides at the moment, hoping to build this up.
Just got a bike for Mother’s Day. So excited to take my new whip on a ride! ��
Yes cycling is the best way to be fit and the best way to get run over it is terrible in UK to ride bike after 40 years of riding I finally got hit up the back in UK it’s a very unhealthy sport what a terrible shame I say good luck to you all because you will need it good luck good luck
Oh well here i am trying to buy a bike but this damn YouTube recommendation shows me this oh lord ����
Better information here than most dedicated weight loss and fitness channels.
This was very inspirational. When i turned 42 I made a goal to lose 25-30 pounds and get my body back. After a month and doing 15-25 kms daily i have lost 12 pounds. Cycling is more than just cycling. It’s the key to a healthier and focused lifestyle.
I only use the calories on my basic Strava as a guide to effort expended. As I don’t really count calories that I’m consuming. If I have a big day I eat more, if I’ve been stuck at home ( Covid! ) I just try to not eat through boredom. I’m heavier than I’d like to be but in the last three months I’ve transformed my shape for the better through cycling and walking with weight on my back. Worked for me.
Such a great point! Losing the weight has to be secondary, the main thing is the lifestyle change! Great video too!