cardio on bike

[eurorides]

when doing cardio on the bike at the gym whats the best speed to go at, is it like walking, where a slow pace maintains muscle better then running, or should i go at it quick? thanks

 

[makedah]

"best speed" depends on your level of fitness and your fitness goals. You may want to go by "perceived effort." http://www.cptips.com/percxtn.htm


What are your goals, BTW?

 

[eurorides]

trying to lose a few lbs.

 

[makedah]

Okay, then. By many accounts, interval training is the way to go. (A usually brief - 30 minutes) workout that alternates intensity (speed, resistance, incline). Tons of programs on the web and probably here, as well.