Cycling : Health Benefits

Cycling can help you to protect from various diseases like Stroke, Heart attack, some cancers , depression, type 2- diabetics, obesity and arthritis etc.

Following are the few reasons to choose bike riding as your newest pass time.

1. Cycling improves mental well being.
2. Increased cardiovascular fitness.
3. Increased muscle strength and flexibility.
4. Cycling is a good way to control or reduce weight.
5. Good for strength and stamina.
6. Reduced anxiety and depression.
7. Decreased stress levels.
8. Also improves lung health.
9. Better Blood circulation.

Cycling is one of the simplest6 forms of working out and can be done at low, moderate or high intensity. It is not only exercises but also a means of transport in many countries especially country like India. From children to the elderly every person can easily choose to cycle for a healthier life.

GREEN IMPACT OF CYCLING

Cycling now a days is an environment friendly mode of transportation since it reduces pollution and the emission of green house gases. So, it not only promoters of good health but also a better environment.

As per latest research , cycling of 10 km everyday to work can prevent the emission of at least 1.3 tonnes of green houses gases annually.

RELIEVE ARTHTITIES SYMTOMS

Cycling has been noted to be one of the best exercises for both preventing and reducing arthritis symptoms.

CYCLING TIMING

For health benefits adults and older adults people should do at least 2 hours of moderate intensity activity each week.

Children and young people should do at least an hour of moderate to vigorous intensity activity everyday.

A 30 minute ride will count towards your recommended weekly activity target.

STAYING MOTIVATED

1. Make it a habit.
2. Cycle to work.
3. Cycle to school.
4. Join a bike ride.
5. Become a trainer.
6. Follow great cyclist.

So, taking up cycling can be one of the best decisions you will make in life. Following are the direct or indirect benefits of cycling. So start cycling now.

1. Health Benefits.
2. Environment Benefits.
3. Economic Benefits.
4. Social Benefits.
5. Transport Benefits.
6. Sports Benefits.
7. Personal Benefits.