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dehrmann
on Nov 28, 2021
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Importance of muscle mass, strength and cardioresp...
That's great for cardio, but the main muscles it works are the quads. Hamstrings aren't emphasized, and upper body is lacking.
namdnay
on Nov 28, 2021
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Does upper body strength have a big impact on longevity? I would have imagined that daily biking covers 99% of the health gains
schrijver
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I would think so too. The advantage is that since it’s part of daily life, you create this baseline of exercise that is always there, also when you lack motivation or time to do other sports.
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