WHY Bicycling is Good for You

 

WHY Bicycling is Good for You

We all know that bicycling is a good way to remain fit, but I feel it’s much more than that. Since my childhood I had used it as a tool to explore the world around me with my friends and I am sure it would have been same for you all. So let’s talk about the benefits of bicycling and know why I am a big fan of it

Benefit No -1 – Improves bonding in Family & helps in socializing

There is a saying that “Family who eats together lives together”. Same applies for bicycling as it helps in bonding among family members of different age group. Grownups and kids can own their separate bicycles or you can have tandem bike for entire family ride. You all can go for fun filled ride across the streets, by this kids will be able to explore their neighborhood and can socialize with others. By this we can involve our kids in physical activity and can keep them away from electronic gadgets, which is quite difficult in today’s time. So keep pedaling and socialize.

Benefit No -2 – Reduces anxiety & stress in riders

Studies has shown that people who are regular in bicycling are less prone to have anxiety and stress in their life. Studies shows bicycling helps in balancing adrenaline and cortisol levels in body and it also helps in improving focusing on things.  So keep pedaling for stress free life.

Benefit No – 3 – Improve Mood of riders

Bicycling helps in boosting feel good hormones, endorphins. Also outdoor environment provides you with fresh breeze and good sunlight. This will bring smile on your face even after you finish your bicycling. So keep pedaling for a good smile.

Benefit No -4 – Look Young with bicycling

Studies have shown that people who do regular bicycling look much younger. Let’s explain the science behind it. Regular cycling leads to an increased circulation which helps your body optimise collagen production and deliver nutrients to skin cells more effectively. This makes your skin heal faster after an injury and gives the skin a fresh, healthy look, making you look younger. So keep pedaling and look young.

Benefit No -5 – Saves time & Money

People who are travel on bicycle through cities can avoid standing in traffic for hours. Not only you can save your time by gliding through the traffic, but you can also save money by not spending on automobiles and gasoline. Also it does have lower maintenance cost as compared to automobiles. With a healthy life style you can save huge amount on medical treatment. So keep pedaling and save money.

Benefit No 6 – Weight loss

 Studies have shown the people who are cycling for 60 minutes daily will have a weight reduction of 11 kg in a year. Breathing is regulated but your joints won’t suffer as much because the impact pressures are much lower with respect to running. Also it doesn’t let you go out of breath. It also provides good body structure with enhanced muscles and flexibility. Also it’s better than doing dieting where you won’t be able to enjoy your tasty foods. So keep pedaling and enjoy your foods with reduced weight.

  

Benefit No 7 – Improve Heart Health

Bicycling helps in improving heart muscles, as it doesn’t put load on your heart and it improves in cardio vascular function. You will have lower risk of heart attack, high BP and can save on medication. So keep pedaling and improve your heart.

 Benefit No 8 – Reduces Green House Gasses

We all are aware that as carbon emissions and increasing our planets temperature is increasing and its threatening lives of many species across the world. Bicycling does have immense impact on nature. Reduces greenhouse gas emission to a very large extend. Material used in making bicycle is only 5% of material used in cars, also the regular emissions through cars are not sustainable for our planet. Governments across the globe are promoting bicyclers by making separate cycling lanes, providing preference to cyclers on road in traffic situation, also by increasing tax rates on carbon emitting vehicles.  Private & government organizations should promote short distance commuting through bicycle and should incentivize people for using it. So keep pedaling and save your planet

Benefit No 9 – Improves sleep time

Research has shown that people with sedentary insomnia sufferers who do daily bicycling for 30 minutes had a positive impact. These people fall asleep faster and their sleeping time increased by an hour. So keep pedaling for good sleep

Benefit No 10 – Reduces risk of Cancer

 A Swedish researchers has shown that people who do regular bicycling have 34% less chances to get cancer. Also studies has shown that people who do bicycling regular have more chances to recover from cancer by 33%. So keep pedaling and fight cancer.

So friends enjoy bicycling with your family & friends and remain fit.