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Power-to-weight ratio: check out our expert guide to this important fitness measure

Do you need to worry about watts per kilogram? Get the inside info on this training metric and decide if it matters to you

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High intensity intervals better for weight loss concludes study

Thought to result in either greater energy expenditure after exercise or suppression of appetite

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Cycling app of the week: Lifesum

The new year has arrived, and our bellies are resting on our top tubes after a period of festive over-indulgence here at road.cc. Enter Lifesum, a handy and extensive meal/activity planner to help lose those excess pounds…

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Cycling to work as effective as daily gym visits for weight loss, study finds

People commuting by bike lost more than 9 pounds on average over the study period

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Middle-aged cycle commuters typically 4-5kg lighter than those who drive to work

Public transport also shown to offer health benefits over driving

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More cycling might not mean greater weight loss, according to study

Researchers say that beyond a certain point energy requirements plateau

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Fat Guy Across America

40-stone American rides across America to lose weight and get his wife back

Eric Hites inspired by Proclaimers' '500 miles' hit song

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New study confirms weight loss effect of commuting by bike

Leaving car at home resulted in 7kg weight loss

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‘Myth of physical activity and obesity’ editorial suspended by journal

Article had attracted strong criticism from experts

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Value of exercise in fighting obesity a "myth" claim experts

"You cannot outrun a bad diet," says editorial in medical journal - but head of NICE dismisses views as "idiotic"

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