Jun 2, 2021
By: sanya.singh@timesinternet.in
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Cycling is one of the easiest ways to get into shape. It’s simple to ride a bike and to cycle regularly. Eventually, you can increase the intensity or continue to cycle at a comfortable pace.
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Cycling is easy on your body. Cycling is a great alternative to high intensity workout for people who have joint concerns or overall stiffness, or for those who just don’t want to stress their body too much.
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Balance tends to decline with age and inactivity. So, it’s vital to keep on top of it and no better way to do that than cycling regularly. It helps you not only with balance, but posture and even coordination.
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Cycling helps soothe your nerves, as exercise releases endorphins and helps you to deal with anxiety and stress. Since cycling gets you focused on the road you feel more aware of your surroundings and your thoughts begin to feel more organised.
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If you use a bicycle to get around, you reduce your carbon footprint. When you’re going places that are a bit too far to walk, but you still don’t want to take a car, a bicycle is your perfect option.
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Cycling is great for your heart. A 2018 study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that getting in a hard workout can lower high blood pressure as much as prescription medicines can. Cycling helps in keeping your blood pressure in check as it’s a great source of cardiovascular exercise.
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Research published in Cell Metabolism found that high-intensity cycling along with other high-intensity interval training can have major anti-aging benefits down to the cellular level. It rejuvenates you in more ways than one.
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A study by the researchers at Bond University, Australia, found that elderly patients with knee pain and osteoarthritis improved when they made cycling a regular part of their routine. Even younger patients with knee injuries show quicker signs of recovery after including stationary cycles in their regime.
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Regular exercise is key to maintaining your health and fitness. And cycling regularly is one way to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and its accompanying health concerns. Cycling may also help prevent and manage type 2 diabetes, stated a study published in Cell Metabolism.
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According to research done by American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in 2019, cycling is quite beneficial, if you have or are recovering from cancer. Cycling can also keep you lean and fit, which may reduce your risk for certain types of cancer, including breast cancer. It may help reduce side effects of cancer treatment, including fatigue, and improve your overall quality of life.
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