Cycling is a great way to keep fit and maintain cardiovascular health. It is of particular benefit to those people who suffer with joint pain, caused by arthritis. This is because cycling isn’t an impact sport like jogging or running and therefore is far more forgiving on knees and joints.
Cycling is also a great way of getting about and in most urban scenarios is the quickest mode of transport. Those who cycle to work, instead of driving their cars, are helping to reduce their carbon footprint and are doing their part to prevent global warming.
Regular cycling, over short-medium distances, has been proved to not only improve general fitness but also to reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 20%. It also helps to control and relieve other conditions like, hypertension, obesity and diabetes.
Other studies have proved that regular exercise, such as cycling, can make us feel better mentally. It elevates mood, suppresses depression and improves self-esteem.
You don’t have to cycle hundreds of miles to experience the health benefits of cycling. Research shows that cycling 3-4 times per week, at a gentle pace for 30 minutes, can improve aerobic fitness by up to 12% within less than 2 months.
Those who adopt cycling as means of transport to travel to and from work, traveling distances of 3-4 miles a day, can boost their aerobic fitness levels by up to 19% within just a 6 week period.
Generally speaking, everyone from all age groups can enjoy the health benefits of cycling, although those with medical conditions should first consult with their local GP before starting any type of exercise plan.
Regular cycling, over short-medium distances, has been proved to not only improve general fitness but also to reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 20%. It also helps to control and relieve other conditions like, hypertension, obesity and diabetes.
Other studies have proved that regular exercise, such as cycling, can make us feel better mentally. It elevates mood, suppresses depression and improves self-esteem.
You don’t have to cycle hundreds of miles to experience the health benefits of cycling. Research shows that cycling 3-4 times per week, at a gentle pace for 30 minutes, can improve aerobic fitness by up to 12% within less than 2 months.
Those who adopt cycling as means of transport to travel to and from work, traveling distances of 3-4 miles a day, can boost their aerobic fitness levels by up to 19% within just a 6 week period.
Generally speaking, everyone from all age groups can enjoy the health benefits of cycling, although those with medical conditions should first consult with their local GP before starting any type of exercise plan.