Whether you’re a beginner on a city bike or an experienced triathlete on a roadie, these few points should be avoided if you want to achieve that ideal fitness level while having lots of fun:
Skipping meals will burn more fat
Most cyclists these days prefer to hit the road or nearby trails early to avoid the morning rush. If you are an experienced cyclist, you know better that leaving the house without even eating a slice of bread will not necessarily help you lose those stubborn fats.
However, studies have shown that skipping breakfast or any other meal before exercising will allow your body to burn stored glycogen and fats. On the other hand, other people feel weak, dizzy, and lightheaded due to lowering their sugar levels, which often results in reduced performance (and less fat burning), which is actually the opposite of what you think. like.
Perhaps the most sensible approach to this is to assess your current condition and consider factors such as age, health, medical history, fitness level, and the type of exercise you are about to engage in. This way, you can decide whether to eat a little before you get on your bike and hit the road or trail.
Less water will do the trick
Never try to do this. Your body needs the proper volume of water prior to your exercise for maximum performance. Lower water intake has no direct effect on weight loss. Drink plenty of water before and after your exercise to avoid conditions like dizziness and worse yet, dehydration. You don’t want to crash on the road, right?
The longer cycle time, the better
This is not necessarily true. Many cyclists aspire to that long distance period, generally a minimum of 100 kilometers in 8 hours, often referred to as a ‘Ride of the century’. Yes, it’s cool, awesome, and ‘hardcore’, but it’s not for everyone. Exercising for long hours can cause fatigue, especially for new riders. A good way to start is to try a good 30-60 minute session at home or outdoors. Do this 3-4 times a week instead of choosing that one-time 100km sprint. Eventually, your cycle time will increase as your fitness level improves. But for now, take it easy and be consistent!
Sleep is for the weak
Depriving yourself of good sleep for 7 to 8 hours negates the total positive benefits you will get from a good diet and exercise. Lack of sleep also increases your level of cortisol, the stress hormone that acts as a stimulus for you to crave more food. So unless you want to be part of the lethargic horde of carnivores during a zombie apocalypse, get plenty of rest to feel energized and ready for your daily dose of pedal sessions the next day.
Just pedal. There is no place for fun.
There is nothing more amazing than having fun while achieving that perfect fitness level! So before you decide to buy that stationary cycling machine, consider buying a mountain bike (MTB) or a road bike (roadie). Either of these 2 bikes will give you the satisfaction of seeing great views and meeting new people instead of pedaling inside your room while watching TV.
