What Muscles Does Biking Work?

You muscles are getting more out of your favorite form of cardio than you realize.

Buy a Peloton or similar in the last year?

Ditch the subway for fresh air and a bike lane?

Or finally start using the folding bike you’ve had in storage?

You’re not alone!

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What muscles does biking work?

The surface you’re riding on makes a difference.

Riding up a hill demands more quads and calf muscles than flat land, says Sebastian.

You’ll work many of the muscles in your upper body while biking, too.

Riding also works your core big time.

(For reference, your handlebars and saddleshould be at hip height.

However, the key in of bike can affect just how much certain muscles are being taxed.

Generally, outdoor bikes draw on your core and upper body more than stationary bikes.

Even just 30 minutes on the bike per week was linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.

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Particularly noteworthy about biking is that unlike a lot of other popular good-for-your-heart exercises it’s low-impact.

Can you meet your strength goals by riding alone?

But to find the perfect program for you, both experts recommend consulting a fitness professional.