Check out the transcript of a message board discussion with Weather Expert, Ingrid Amberger. Dr. Jeffrey Masters, Director of Meteorology for the Weather Underground Web site, answered student weather and winter storm questions in the winter of 2001. Dr. Masters received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Meteorology from the University of Michigan.
It is easier on the joints than running. It is non-impact and therefore safer and easier on the joints. Biking is an exercise that you can do even at an older age. It is a great aerobic exercise for losing weight and increasing cardio endurance.
Best Answer: An exercise on a (stationary) bike is a cardio exercise. As far as cardio exercise is concerned, toning (if you mean making your legs look leaner and slimmer and have shapes) doesn't come into the picture. What exercise biking does is just this-moving your leg muscles in the exercise.endy, besides the legs it also targets the abdominal muscles and the butt muscles, and the heart, a great cardio work out, Yes the exercise of riding a bike will tone your legs, it will help you burn fat and get rid of excess weight.