Are You Cycling for Your Health?

Did you love riding your bike as a child? If so, you should get back to it. Whether you ride outside, cycle at a gym, or take a spin class, there are tons of benefits from this workout. 

1. Toned Muscles - Cycling is a total body workout. Usually, it is assumed that this activity helps only in toning the muscles of the calf and thighs, however, cycling involves the movement of almost every muscle in the body. The arm muscles are also strengthened because they are required to balance and hold your body up as you cycle. In children, a strong improvement in bone and muscle health has been noticed after regular cycling sessions. There is both increased flexibility of muscles and aerobic fitness boost.
2. Improved Cardiovascular Function - During cycling, the heart beats faster than usual. This exercising of the heart promotes good health. Studies on middle-aged men showed positive results in terms of cardiovascular function. Compared to sedentary people, those who participated in activities such as cycling, walking, and running displayed improved cardiovascular function.
3. Increased Energy Levels - Cycling helps increase the body’s stamina and gives a boost to the endurance capacity of a person. Energy levels get higher, resulting in enthusiasm at work and generally higher energy for all normal activities. As you gain energy, strength, cardiovascular ability, and vigor from cycling regularly, this helps increase motivation and energy for trying other kinds of exercises and fitness activities.
4. Stress Management - Bicycle riding can be taken up for reducing stress and having fun. Experts say that playing any kind of sport can reduce stress, but in most cases, playing sports might not be possible for many people. Cycling is equally beneficial as sports in reducing stress and depression. Instead of playing sports, one can spend time riding a bicycle whenever they want without needing to coordinate a group of friends.
5. Weight Loss - Cycling is an excellent exercise for burning calories. A person cycling with a speed of 10 mph burns 260 calories in an hour. Cycling employs the muscles in the thighs, hamstrings, the core, calves, and buttocks. Regular working out helps a person maintain a lean body structure.

Cycling is not just a regular physical activity meant for fitness purposes. It is also a mode of transport and thus allows people to remain fit even when they are going to work, out shopping, or having fun with friends. The use of modern-day transports like cars and buses definitely makes life faster and easier for everyone, but they are also reducing the lifespan of people. Incorporating cycling as a part of daily life will help change the current scenario of the world by promoting human health. 

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