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Still remember your very first bicycle as a child? Or perhaps the one you used to ride during your college days? How many years has it been since you last glanced at it? For those of you who haven’t so much as given that old bicycle a second thought until now, you may want to brush the dust off it.
Cycling is a great way to get back in shape (if you’re trying to lose weight), tone up those flabby areas (to try and fit into that dress you bought) or simply get started on a fitness regime. Even better, take your spouse and children along and turn it into a family affair!
Regular exercise is strongly recommended to alleviate many medical problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and high cholesterol levels. Cycling is a great way to incorporate exercise into your life. It is a wonderful method to build endurance as well as work out various muscle groups. In fact, it has been found that just one hour of cycling can burn between 250 and 700 calories, depending on how intense the session is.
Take a look at how cycling may also have a positive impact on some of our body systems and organs. It’s no surprise that cycling helps preserve muscle and joint health. Regular exercise improves balance and posture, muscle strength and overall coordination. For those who suffer from arthritis, short sessions of light cycling can help reduce joint pain.
Regular exercise is also recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Moderate physical activity such as cycling, causes an increase in blood flow throughout the body and helps strengthen the heart. This also helps reduce blood pressure, particularly important if you have a risk of hypertension.
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Regular cycling can also bring down cholesterol levels. For starters, excess weight tends to lead to a build up of low-density lipoprotein (the good cholesterol) in the blood. Weight loss and better lipid profiles brought about by cycling can also reduce the likehood of blocked arteries, which can lead to strokes.
Regular cycling can also help prevent diabetes, a condition that affects some 246 million people in the world. Obesity is a major cause for this condition and often the result of poor diet and a lack of physical activity. Seeing as how a family history of diabetes is the biggest risk factor for the disease, what better time for you and your family to bring out those bicycles and ride down the pathto great health?
One of the greatest things about cycling as an exercise work-out is that anyone can do it, regardless of age, gender or fitness level. You do not have to be in tip-top shape to take it up as you can vary the intensity to suit your ability.
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It may sound obvious, but having a bicycle that is adjusted to your height is crucial. One that is too high or low can be difficult to control, making it a safety hazard. Check that you have a good helmet that meets safety standards. If you haven’t used your bicycle a while, make sure the tyres have enough air and oil the chains to get them moving smoothly. Just like your car, your bicycle needs to be serviced to make sure everything is working well. Have this done at least once a year. If you are cycling at night, make sure the bicycle lights are working and wear bright clothing. I prefer covered shoes for cycling than sandals or slippers. Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in the wheels and cause accident.
So, lets cycle for environment! Transport is the one of most polluting of all human activities. 17% of total emissions of acidifying substances are from road vehicles. 19% is the number of the increase of greenhouse gases in Europe between 1990 and 2000.
even Girl on the loose Pam Anderson cycles
