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7 Health Reasons to Start Cycling Today

Published by in 02. Cycling · 18/4/2016 11:33:00
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Cycling is one of the easiest ways to fit exercise into your daily routine because it's also a form of transport. Cycling can be one of the most enjoyable forms of exercise you can do, as well as one of the healthiest. It's a low-impact type of exercise, so it's easier on your joints than running or other high-impact aerobic activities. But it still helps you get into shape.

The best way to build your cardiovascular fitness on the bike is to ride for at least 150 minutes every week. For example, you could cycle to work a few days a week, or do a couple of shorter rides during the week with a longer ride at the weekend. You'll soon feel the benefits.
 
1. Cycling is good for your heart: Cycling is associated with improved cardiovascular fitness, as well as a decrease in the risk of coronary heart disease.
 
2. Cycling is good for your muscles: Riding a bike is great for toning and building your muscles, especially in the lower half of the body – your calves, your thighs, and your rear end. It’s also a great low-impact mode of exercise for those with joint conditions or injuries to the legs or hips, which might keep them from being active.
 
3. Cycling is good for your waistline: You can burn a lot of calories while biking, especially when you cycle faster than a leisurely pace, and cycling has been associated with helping to keep weight gain down. And cycling has the added benefit of ramping up your metabolism, even after the ride is over.
 
4. Cycling is good for your lifespan: Bicycling is a great way to increase your longevity, as cycling regularly has been associated with increased ‘life-years’, even when adjusted for risks of injury through cycling.
 
5. Cycling is good for your coordination: Moving both feet around in circles while steering with both your hands and your body’s own weight is good practice for your coordination skills.
 
6. Cycling is good for your mental health: Riding a bike has been linked to improved mental health.due to both endorphins and dopamine levels being elevated during and after.
 
7. Cycling is good for your immune system: Cycling can strengthen your immune system due to increase blood flow, oxygen intake and circulation of your body’s inner activities.

Sources : http://www.nhs.uk/
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01299.x/abstract
http://news.discovery.com/



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