Hi there
wondering if anyone has any suggestions/advise for me.
I've taken up bike riding as my main exersize, and i'd like to get the most out of it, as far as burning calories/fat.
(obviously, simply doing it more will help, but i also want to do it best as i can)
Here's the current situation -
I've got an 18-speed mtn bike (just purchased it used, nothing fancy...have to make do with what i have atm)..
I always bike in the highest gear i can handle, which currently is in 16th i think..downshift one or 2 uphill...and i always keep pedaling as much as possible, avoiding coasting.
I think my seat might be a bit too low, but i'm not sure about that.
it seems harder on my legs atm, they're not getting stretched out...i'm not sure if i should leave it because it's making my legs seemingly work harder, or if i could bike more/better/faster if i moved it up as far as i can whilst still having enough of my feet on the pedal...
and in general i kind of wonder, what burns more calories - going faster on a flat surface or working harder going uphill?
hm, i think that's it for now, altho i might come up with more Q's as i think about it...
any other tips/suggestions will be much appreciated too.
thx for any help
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