08/02/2018
There are many health benefits that are associated with
cycling. Let's look at a few of the major benefits:
Cycling is one of the easiest ways to exercise
You can ride a bicycle almost anywhere, at any time of the
year, and without spending a fortune. Many people are put off
doing certain sports because of the high level of skill that
seems to be required, or perhaps because they can’t commit
to a team sport due to time pressures. Most of us know how
to cycle and once you have learned you don’t forget. All you
need is a bike, a half an hour here or there when it suits, and
a bit of confidence.
Cycling builds strength and muscle tone
Contrary to normal perceptions, cycling is not a fitness
activity that solely involves the legs. Cycling builds strength
in a holistic manner since every single part of the body is
involved in cycling.
Cycling increases muscle tone
Cycling improves general muscle function gradually, with little
risk of over exercise or strain. Regular cycling strengthens leg
muscles and is great for the mobility of hip and knee joints.
You will gradually begin to see an improvement in the muscle
tone of your legs, thighs, rear end and hips.
Cycling builds stamina
Cycling is a good way to build stamina. It is very effective in
doing so,
because people enjoy cycling and they wouldn’t really notice
that they have
gone farther the last time they went cycling.
Cycling improves cardio-vascular fitness
Cycling makes the heart pound in a steady manner and helps
improve cardio-vascular fitness. Studies have shown that
cycling to work will increase cardiovascular fitness by 3-7%.
Cycling uses the largest muscle groups the legs, raising heart
rate to benefit stamina and fitness.
Cycling eats up calories
Cycling is a good way to lose those unwanted pounds. Steady
cycling burns approximately 300 calories per hour. If you
cycle for 30 minutes every day you would burn 11 pounds of
fat in a year. Since it helps build muscle, cycling will also
boost your metabolic rate long after you’ve finished your ride.
Cycling improves heart health
According to the British Medical Association, cycling just 20
miles a week can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by
50%. A major study of 10,000 civil servants suggested that
those who cycled 20 miles over the period of a week were
half as likely to suffer heart disease as their non-cycling
colleagues.
Cycling improves coordination
Cycling is an activity that involves the whole body. Therefore,
arm-to-leg, feet-to-hands and body-to-eye coordination are
improved.
Cycling reduces stress
Any regular exercise can reduce stress and depression and
improve well being and self esteem. Cycling outdoors is also
a good way to be one with nature and to feel the breath of the
earth. It takes one’s mind out of everyday-life stress and
rejuvenates his soul.
cycling is a very gud way to replace ur boring treadmill cardio
into a gud 20 30 min bicycle riding into fresh air !!
