Why Do Your Thighs Burn on a Bicycle?
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Your quads and glutes are the primary muscles you use to ride a bike. The "burn" you experience in your thigh muscles when riding a bicycle is related to muscle fatigue. Specifically, this sensation is thought to be caused by a decreased flow of calcium to muscles, which occurs with exhaustive exercise.
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Does the stationary bike or treadmill provide a better workout
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Does stationary biking burn belly fat? – Ascend
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Feel The Burn – Exercise Your Thighs”
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Can You Get Exercise Riding an Electric Bike? - Uncommon Path – An
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Does Cycling Reduce Cellulite?, Pedal Chile
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Targeted Weight Loss
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What Muscles Does a Bike Work?
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The REAL Truth on Whether Indoor Cycling Bulks Up Your Legs
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