Swim / biking will I lose weight

eternallyemma

If I swing 30 mins and bike 10 km at least 3 times a week, and eat healty, will I gain muscle/get fit/become thinner?

I'm thinking of adding weight training in there too, but I don't know if I can afford a membership.

Thanks

Luna3386

Losing weight is from a caloric deficit.

Gaining muscle requires adequate protein and progressive overload (weights increasing). You may be able to see season newbie gains.

Tweaking_Time

^^^ @Luna3386 is correct ^^^

I am in maintenance and swim, cycle, and run for exercise...and lately have been working out hard training for a Sprint Triathlon. I am in good shape but I am not losing or gaining weight or gaining muscle. However, muscle tone is hard to gain by doing cardio exercises alone.

I think since I mix up all three exercises, it has helped me get fitter more so than just doing one or two exercises.
I do think swimming is better for total body muscle tone, more so than running and cycling.

Finally, your 30 minute swim and 10 km cycling plan can't be at a leisurely pace. As long as you don't have any health issues or doctor prescribed restrictions, push yourself to the point where it is difficult to speak at a minimum.

dmkoenig

Some very rough math, it sounds like you would get in about 3 hours of exercise/week. If your average burn is 400 cal/hr that adds up to 1200 calories/week So it would take nearly 1 month to lose a pound, and that assumes you're not eating back your exercise calories. It's a great part of establishing a healthy regimen but your program is not going to be a significant part of a weight loss equation.

Over time your fitness will improve although at a certain point that would plateau without increasing duration or intensity. There are all sorts of body weight training options available that don't require a gym membership. Really, I find the most difficult part of pursuing a fitness goal is establishing a routine and sticking with it, especially with family/friends, work, school and other responsibilities competing for your time and energy.

Regardless of whether it helps you achieve a weight loss goal, this sounds like a great way to go on your fitness journey, putting in place a routine of things that hopefully you enjoy doing. Exercise and fitness is an ongoing exploration to see what you like to do and how your body responds. As your goals/lifestyle change you can tweak, add new activities, and back off on others. Best of luck!

GrayRider61

U can add a bodyweight program at home: pushups, planks, squats, etc. Maybe add some dumbbells or resistance bands.

rybo

U asked several different questions. You may lose weight if your intake is less than your output.
You should increase your fitness just because you are doing a lot more activity
You won't gain any appreciable amount of muscle without strength training. You can do bodyweight if you don't have gym access.

BrianSharpe

Weight loss comes form consuming fewer calories than you expend. Exercise will improve your fitness and may make it easier for you to acheive a caloric deficit.

While eating a healthy diet is important for your health people can lose weight eating junk food (I kid you not, google the twinkie diet) as long as they're consuming fewer calories than they expend.

Add some running to the mix and you can become a triathlete!

solieco1

I have trained successfully for several Half Ironman (70.3 mile) triathlons and either gained weight or remained the same. I am living proof that its all about the calories! I have finally broken the code I hope. Good Luck to you! Track your deficit to lose the weight but the swimming and biking are definitely good for your heart, lungs and attitude!

deannalfisher

you don't need a membership for weight training - there are plenty of free videos on line (youtube) and buy some cheap weights from target - they have them in all differing sizes

earlnabby

You will lose weight by eating fewer calories than you burn.

You will increase your fitness by doing some kind of exercise.

Swimming is a good total-body workout which helps all of the large muscle groups. Biking is great for the legs and cardiovascular system.

Djproulx

solieco1 wrote: »

I have trained successfully for several Half Ironman (70.3 mile) triathlons and either gained weight or remained the same. I am living proof that its all about the calories! I have finally broken the code I hope. Good Luck to you! Track your deficit to lose the weight but the swimming and biking are definitely good for your heart, lungs and attitude!

^^ x2.