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Old 11-25-11, 07:24 PM
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tadawdy
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For nutrition and workouts: people like Lose It and Livestrong. Both have mobile apps, too.

As for cadence: everyone has a preference, but most newbs tend to pedal more slowly (use a bigger gear). This means more force per pedal revolution and it can be harder on your knees, as well as causing more muscular fatigue. Developing a smooth, brisk cadence is a good goal for a new rider. Eventually, you'll find your ideal cadence for different situations.

Keeping your cadence relatively high does place more emphasis on cardiovascular fitness than pure muscular endurance. In cycling, this is usually a good thing.

And, yes, you have to shift gears to maintain cadence in your preferred range.
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