Does riding a bicycle work out every part of your body? especially belly flab?

i ride a bike everyday for about 20 minutes does this work everything very well or just my legs?

It depends on the type of bike, and on how you ride it. Cycling works out a LOT more than just your legs....it's surprising how much it does, really. If you're on a cruiser bike or an upright-seating hybrid, you don't get as much benefit, but with most bikes you'll work out your lower back and abs (a little), shoulders, forearms, hands, hips, ankles.....all kinds of stuff.

Everyone puts on fat in different places at different rates. It can be the first thing on and the last thing off, or any combination. It just depends on your own unique body chemistry. Cycling doesn't do anything directly for belly flab, but you're likely to lose it quickly if you're riding frequently, putting forth a little effort, and eating a healthy diet. The boost that cycling gives to your cardivascular system and your metabolism will clean you up in no time if you do your part. :o)

1st, you can't spot reduce, that is you don't lose fat from one area only. Fat loss occurs when calories used is more than calorie taken in. Therefore, diet is most important in losing weight. Cycling is a wonderful exercise to boost your metabolism, train your heart, lungs and legs. Riding for at least a 1/2 to an hour, 4-5 times a week at a moderate or better pace would be great for you. If you reduce your calorie intake you will see weight loss.

You can do sit ups, crunches etc to tone your stomach but these won't remove fat from the area

I've included a calorie calculator site I use to track my workout energy burned.

Good luck!

Do you ride a bike in the gym or do you ride a bike? there is a difference. I am not much of a fan for gym bikes.
But to answer your question yes biking does help with losing weight and it is excellent for cardio as well. I does not take fat off one spot and the most important "YOU WILL NOT LOSE WEIGHT OVER NIGHT" do not expect to get in shape after a week you have to work on it. I would say increase the time. Go early in the morning to trails and wear a helmet it will save your life. Trust me on that one. Keep it up the good work you will get there.

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