Cycling is an easy and an effective method of reducing weight. All you need is a bicycle to get started. You might think that by cycling you are reducing the fat only in the thighs and other parts of the leg. This is just a myth. You can never shed fat on one part of your body alone. All the fat in your body reduces equally. When you are bicycling, not only do you burn your fat but you also get stronger. Your buttock muscles, thighs, calves and hips are getting tightened more and more. For cycling you will use all these muscles with or without your knowledge.

Cycling machines are a boon to housewives. The best thing about cycling machine is that you can be watching a movie or news while you are at your workout. You can even be studying while cycling. No other form of exercise gives you so much freedom and entertainment. If you are comparing between cycling and running then researches have concluded that cycling is a always better. This is because when a person completes a 10 mile run, he is found to be shrunk by about half an inch. Every time you run a marathon you shrink by half an inch. Of course, you do regain that height within the night, but such a strain on the backbone and joints in the legs is normally not preferred. Bicycling however is stress free.

The only advantage of running over cycling is, the number of calories burnt. You can burn much more calories by running than cycling. This is because; running uses all parts of your body, but cycling does not. If you want the benefits of a 20 minute running session on a cycling machine, then you have to cycle vigorously for 30 minutes to get the same benefits without the strain on the knees and the joints. To be a successful marathon runner all you need is patience. Most marathon runners are naturally born with the ability to run for a long distance without getting tired. For others who do not have it in their veins you can become a successful marathon runner just by practicing.

If you are just a beginner, first you should put a chart for yourself. On Monday and Tuesday run 3 miles at normal speed. Take breaks and start walking in the middle if you get tired or feel discomfort. On Wednesday run the same miles but with double the speed. Take rest on Thursday. On Friday get a bicycle and cycle for at least an hour with moderate effort. On Saturday you should run at least 6 miles. We again take rest on Sunday. Rest is a very important part of marathon running. Repeat the cycle from Monday to Sunday for 4 weeks and you will be ready to enter competition. Once you become accustomed to do the beginner level programs easily, move on to the next level by setting up another chart. While designing a chart always consult an experienced marathon trainer.

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