Couldnt resist the thread title, sorry.
I've been attending the gym for 4-5 days a week for nearly 2 years now. I've come on leaps and bounds in terms of packing on muscle on to a big frame to begin with. I have a good split of all major compounds (bench, squat, deads, military presses) and then an abundance of isolations. My split consists of CHEST (e.g. 120KG barbell), SHOULDERS (e.g. 60KG barbell, 33.5KG dumbells) & TRIS, BACK (e.g. 120KG deads), BICEPS (e.g. 47KG curl bar), LEGS (e.g. 140KG barbell squats) and I tend to mix it up so my body keeps guessing. No abdominal excercises mind, I just dont see the point with my fat gut and love handles when I know cardio and diet are the main factor to consider first.
Problem: I spend 45mins-60mins per session ONLY on weights. I'm a smoker and like my food, plus work in an office environment. I hate running, the cross-trainer bores me.
If I bought an exercise bike for home, to do 30mins every morning before work, would I see a difference in body fat overall, or does it mainly tone your legs? I dont expect an easy option to lose body fat, but would cycling help? I appreciate diet is a big part of losing body fat, I tend to eat well during the week but maybe treat myself a little too much at the weekend to make up for it
I've been attending the gym for 4-5 days a week for nearly 2 years now. I've come on leaps and bounds in terms of packing on muscle on to a big frame to begin with. I have a good split of all major compounds (bench, squat, deads, military presses) and then an abundance of isolations. My split consists of CHEST (e.g. 120KG barbell), SHOULDERS (e.g. 60KG barbell, 33.5KG dumbells) & TRIS, BACK (e.g. 120KG deads), BICEPS (e.g. 47KG curl bar), LEGS (e.g. 140KG barbell squats) and I tend to mix it up so my body keeps guessing. No abdominal excercises mind, I just dont see the point with my fat gut and love handles when I know cardio and diet are the main factor to consider first.
Problem: I spend 45mins-60mins per session ONLY on weights. I'm a smoker and like my food, plus work in an office environment. I hate running, the cross-trainer bores me.
If I bought an exercise bike for home, to do 30mins every morning before work, would I see a difference in body fat overall, or does it mainly tone your legs? I dont expect an easy option to lose body fat, but would cycling help? I appreciate diet is a big part of losing body fat, I tend to eat well during the week but maybe treat myself a little too much at the weekend to make up for it
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Seriosuly though I spent earlier years doing a lot of machines and smiths before "upgrading" to real bench work, think I had a head start on my chest.
