6 benefits of cycling
Because cycling is good for the body and the mind
If you are thinking of entering the world of cycling, here are some good reasons to get on your bike this year. For those already part of the cycling world, the benefits will already be abundantly clear, but for those who need a reason to ride a bike here is a list of some of the benefits.
Sure, we’re biased – but there are plenty of good reasons to choose cycling as your favorite sport!
1. CYCLING IMPROVES MENTAL WELLBEING
A study by the YMCA showed that people who had physically active lifestyles had a 32% higher wellness score than inactive individuals. There are so many ways exercise can benefit your mood: there’s the basic release of adrenaline and endorphins, and the increased confidence that comes with achieving goals (like cycling for 8 hours!). Cycling combines exercise with being outdoors and exploring new landscapes. You can ride it alone – finding a moment of reflection with yourself, or you can cycle with a group of your friends and acquaintances that broadens your social circle. Former Hour Record holder Graeme Obree has suffered from depression for most of his life, and said in an interview, “Without cycling, I don’t know where I would be.”
2. STRENGTHENING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM ON A BICYCLE
This is particularly relevant during the global Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. David Nieman and his colleagues at Appalachian State University, studying 1,000 adults up to the age of 85, found that exercise had tremendous health benefits for the upper respiratory system – thus reducing cases of the common cold. . In fact, according to the study, people can cut sick days by about 40 percent by exercising aerobically most days of the week. In addition, researchers from the University of Cape Town have also found that exercise can improve our immune system by increasing the production of essential proteins and awakening lazy white blood cells.
3. CYCLING PROMOTES WEIGHT LOSS
Cycling burns calories: between 400 and 1000 per hour, depending on the intensity and weight of the cyclist. If you ride a bike, you will certainly burn calories. And if you eat well you will lose weight.
4. CYCLING CREATES MUSCLES
Biking is not just about burning calories and fat but also building muscle – particularly around the glutes, tendons, quadriceps and calves. Also, people with a higher percentage of muscle burn more calories even when they are sedentary.
5. CYCLING REDUCES THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE AND CANCER
Bicycling increases your heart rate and causes your blood to pump, burning calories and the possibility that you are overweight. As a result, it is among the forms of exercise recommended by the WHO as healthy ways to reduce the risk of developing serious diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
6. GROW YOUR SOCIAL CIRCLE THROUGH CYCLING
Finally, cycling is an incredibly sociable sport. Cycling revolves around the culture of the cycling club. Joining a cycling club or group is an excellent way to grow your social circle and, if you are not an expert cyclist, you will surely find professionals and others who will be able to give you the advice you were looking for.
So what are you waiting for? Buy your new VIS Race cycling clothing and start pedaling!
1. CYCLING IMPROVES MENTAL WELLBEING
A study by the YMCA showed that people who had physically active lifestyles had a 32% higher wellness score than inactive individuals. There are so many ways exercise can benefit your mood: there’s the basic release of adrenaline and endorphins, and the increased confidence that comes with achieving goals (like cycling for 8 hours!). Cycling combines exercise with being outdoors and exploring new landscapes. You can ride it alone – finding a moment of reflection with yourself, or you can cycle with a group of your friends and acquaintances that broadens your social circle. Former Hour Record holder Graeme Obree has suffered from depression for most of his life, and said in an interview, “Without cycling, I don’t know where I would be.”
2. STRENGTHENING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM ON A BICYCLE
This is particularly relevant during the global Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. David Nieman and his colleagues at Appalachian State University, studying 1,000 adults up to the age of 85, found that exercise had tremendous health benefits for the upper respiratory system – thus reducing cases of the common cold. . In fact, according to the study, people can cut sick days by about 40 percent by exercising aerobically most days of the week. In addition, researchers from the University of Cape Town have also found that exercise can improve our immune system by increasing the production of essential proteins and awakening lazy white blood cells.
3. CYCLING PROMOTES WEIGHT LOSS
Cycling burns calories: between 400 and 1000 per hour, depending on the intensity and weight of the cyclist. If you ride a bike, you will certainly burn calories. And if you eat well you will lose weight.
4. CYCLING CREATES MUSCLES
Biking is not just about burning calories and fat but also building muscle – particularly around the glutes, tendons, quadriceps and calves. Also, people with a higher percentage of muscle burn more calories even when they are sedentary.
5. CYCLING REDUCES THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE AND CANCER
Bicycling increases your heart rate and causes your blood to pump, burning calories and the possibility that you are overweight. As a result, it is among the forms of exercise recommended by the WHO as healthy ways to reduce the risk of developing serious diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
6. GROW YOUR SOCIAL CIRCLE THROUGH CYCLING
Finally, cycling is an incredibly sociable sport. Cycling revolves around the culture of the cycling club. Joining a cycling club or group is an excellent way to grow your social circle and, if you are not an expert cyclist, you will surely find professionals and others who will be able to give you the advice you were looking for.
So what are you waiting for? Buy your new VIS Race cycling clothing and start pedaling!