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Mini bike peddler?

aimingtolose12
aimingtolose12 Posts: 11
edited February 25 in Fitness and Exercise
I've seen mini bike peddlers online for under $50. Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Folding-Exercise-Electronic/dp/B002VWJYSE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Is it worth it? Can it help me lose weight?

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  • aimingtolose12
    aimingtolose12 Posts: 11
    bump?
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    A calorie deficit will help you lose weight. Exercise can make a calorie deficit easier by burning extra calories. In general exercise is also good for you (heart, lungs, muscles, blood pressure, etc). I don't think a mini peddler would burn many calories nor have much in the way of health benefits.
  • aimingtolose12
    aimingtolose12 Posts: 11
    Do you have a physical disability or mobility issue that would keep you from doing more rigorous exercise?
    Nope. I love biking but can't afford a home stationary bike, and sometimes the weather's too bad, i can't make it to the gym, etc. I figured if I was laying around anyway, this is a good way to burn some calories, and for cheap.
    Just toying with the idea.
  • cwainwright12
    cwainwright12 Posts: 41
    I have a mini exercise bike, I think they are brilliant and. So easy to use whilst you watch tv.
    I burn upto 1,500 calories per day on mine but I do use it for a few hours a time :-)
    Planning to go back to the gym once I've lost more weight.
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