10 Benefits of Cycling
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For me, I'm always pushing. I can't not push. Just not in my nature. And as for the running thing, I cycle more than I run because it's easier on the knees, which is a big deal in my case.
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Yeah, it's not like you're working muscles against resistance or anything.
Really, you couldn't be more wrong, swimming is great for building muscle. It's a friggin' resistance training.
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Does anyone buy the shoulder strengthening claim in the op? I love biking, but the upper body stuff is pretty minimal.
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I had never learned to swim and a couple of years ago I decided to take lessons. I can now swim well enough to not drown. But when I do go to the pool, I feel like I get a good cardio workout and it seems every muscle in my body has been used.
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Pure upper buddy strength.
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there are many global cities with cycling mode share past 10%, or 10x more than your broad generalization. most are in europe or asia of course, but even in the US there are cities in the 5% range (5x your estimate) and those numbers have been going up.
i’m all for higher gasoline prices. less people driving (or people driver less far) is better for the environment, global affairs, health, AND for cyclists who are actually riding bikes.
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Indeed. The one thing I will say with regard to cardiovascular health is you can actually get so well conditioned that you have to inform your healthcare provider of your training (if you don't already know this). My resting heart rate now is generally in the 50s and when I sleep it can drop down into the 30s and there is nothing wrong with me. Case in point, a couple months ago I had a minor procedure but it started so late in the day they kept me overnight. Standard protocol is everybody admitted to the floor gets telemetry so I was hooked up just like everybody else. About 3am, the nurse wakes me up to make sure I'm feeling OK. I tell her I feel fine, "why?" She tells me my heart rate was down to 35bpm.
Don't ride anywhere near that much now. But I do get more attention at surgeries and procedures to make sure this guy with the low numbers is OK. I've also had doctors who were concerned with my enlarged heart!
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I would change the opening post slightly to say that fix gear riding does all that but the upper body/overall conditioning side of it better. Especially if you take the fix gears into hills. The more I ride fixed and the more hills I ride fixed, the better strength I have, the easier tool use and yard work are, and the bigger the bounce in my step (except after rides!) The more fun weight lifting is. A 15 mile ride from my house to the Portland hills in my backyard is a whole body workout - even when I bring the extra cogs and change them. (There are always some quick little rises and descents that aren't worth stopping for so I may be doing them in a full-body weight lift 42-12. Or spinning down them at an insane RPM 42-24. This is as an old man. When I was young, it was all 42-17.)
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Ha! When I raced my at rest BP was so low I couldn't find my pulse to take it unless I was not recovered/overtrained. I have no idea what my sleeping or just woke BP was. I was a regular platelet donor. One day the nurse upped both numbers of my BP 2 pts to make the minimum 100/50 so I could give. (And I'd just ridden about 5 miles to get there. She was disgusted!)
Don't ride anywhere near that much now. But I do get more attention at surgeries and procedures to make sure this guy with the low numbers is OK. I've also had doctors who were concerned with my enlarged heart!
Don't ride anywhere near that much now. But I do get more attention at surgeries and procedures to make sure this guy with the low numbers is OK. I've also had doctors who were concerned with my enlarged heart!
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Cycling is one of the best ways and a great exercise to keep yourself healthy and fit as it includes complete movement of the body and burns excessive calories and bad fats. Cycling does not only help you burn extra body fats but it also involves a lot of other benefits that can prove to be very helpful for you. You might probably be thinking what can be the possible benefits of cycling other than losing extra fats and burning some calories. Well, in this article, we are going to have a look at the 10 benefits of cycling so you can see how crucial it is and can help you improve your health.
through the wonders of nature. Just like a morning walk helps you to stay fresh, cycling helps you in lowering stress and anxiety while improving your physical strength.
Cycling helps you build more stamina and energy so you can perform every task with greater efficiency.
overcome bone diseases and do not break easily in any case. The up and down movement of your legs while pedaling puts pressure on your hips, hamstrings, feet, ankles, and lower leg to enhance their strength.
the most effective exercise as it involves movement of the body and burning calories at a fast pace than most of the exercises.
positioning, and stretched-out arms while riding a bike helps you in maintaining the same and better posture in other daily life tasks.
Cycling benefits
Here is the complete list of cycling benefits with a detailed description and in-depth explanation so you do not ever have to face any complications while considering cycling as a daily routine of your life.Cardiovascular fitness
The first benefit of cycling that we are going to consider is cardiovascular fitness. Regular cycling can prove to be a great factor in reduced chances of heart strokes, heart attack, high blood pressure, and other related health issues as it makes your muscles stronger and helps you in lowering your heartbeat. You do not have to practice high-level cycling skills or other techniques as a simple cycling round for 45 minutes to 50 minutes is recommended for a good experience.Muscle strength
The next benefit on our list is muscle strength. Cycling is a great source to strengthen your muscles as it involves the movement of your body in different directions. The movement during cycling enhances your shoulder muscles and hamstrings for more power and strength. You might feel a little tired and stressed when you newly start cycling but with time, we assure you that it will not be difficult for you and you will be able to feel your muscles getting stronger.Lower stress
Cycling might not be directly related to stress but it plays a huge role in lowering your stress level. Taking some time out of your busy working schedule and hectic days for some exercises in the form of cycling under the fresh air helps you relax. It releases tensions while you cyclethrough the wonders of nature. Just like a morning walk helps you to stay fresh, cycling helps you in lowering stress and anxiety while improving your physical strength.
Enhances stamina
The next benefit that is very crucial for youth is the enhancement of stamina. As a young person or youth, you might need a lot of energy for different tasks. If you do not exercise or cycle regularly then your body will not be able to endure hardships that you might have to face later.Cycling helps you build more stamina and energy so you can perform every task with greater efficiency.
Fun exercise
The next benefit we will be discussing is fun and enjoyment while cycling. Most of the time people find it a bit difficult to spare some time and do exercise but with cycling, it is not as hard as it gets with traditional exercise. Cycling is considered the most fun way to exercise as it does not include any complex methods or techniques. You can choose cycling as a hobby or as a transport also for nearby places such as parks or stores.Strong bones
Exercise is not enough for making your bones strong. Here is the place when cycling benefits jump in and take over the win. Exercise is only for burning extra calories or losing excess weight but cycling can prove to be a very beneficial way to make your bones stronger so they canovercome bone diseases and do not break easily in any case. The up and down movement of your legs while pedaling puts pressure on your hips, hamstrings, feet, ankles, and lower leg to enhance their strength.
Weight control
One of the most crucial benefits of cycling for obese people is weight control. Regular cycling not only helps you in making your bones strong and protecting you from heart diseases but it is also popular for losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight since cycling is also a type ofthe most effective exercise as it involves movement of the body and burning calories at a fast pace than most of the exercises.
Chronic diseases
Protection from chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes is yet another advantage of cycling that urges you to go for regular cycling practices. Cycling helps you regulate bowel movement that prevents colon and breast cancer. Similarly, physical activity involved in cycling regulates blood flow and burns down bad fats results in protection from diabetes. This advantage is also proved by the researchers.Improved coordination
The second last benefit of cycling that we got for you in this list is improved coordination by cycling. Regular cycle practice helps you improve your body posture and coordination as you learn to pedal in a systematic manner. As well the posture of your back, straight headpositioning, and stretched-out arms while riding a bike helps you in maintaining the same and better posture in other daily life tasks.
Fresh air
The last but not the least of all benefits of cycling is the fresh air. Fresh air is related to all the other benefits of cycling that we discussed above to improve or enhance your experience. Fresh air keeps you mentally healthy. While breathing fresh air and cycling, you will always feel fresh at work and in other aspects of life that will ultimately result in greater productivity.Conclusion
It is time to end our roller coaster journey regarding the 10 benefits of cycling since we have gone through the details. We hope you must have learned all the crucial factors regarding the benefits of cycling. Now, the only thing you need to do is choose a suitable time and start cycling regularly to stay healthy, fit, and active.
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I know I get a small amount of upper body benefit from the huge number of miles I ride, but I don't think it's any more than I would get just walking.
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That may be, but I still think it's a gross overstatement to suggest that it's "great" for upper body strength when almost any other form of exercise is probably better for that one thing. To be clear, that's not a quibble with what you wrote, I'm saying that assuing what you wrote is true, the OP went too far.
I know I get a small amount of upper body benefit from the huge number of miles I ride, but I don't think it's any more than I would get just walking.
I know I get a small amount of upper body benefit from the huge number of miles I ride, but I don't think it's any more than I would get just walking.
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Hmmmm......no such thing as a heart stroke - it's a brain problem
Fresh air? Does not exist in many areas, including places where lots of folks are riding bikes.
Weight bearing exercise? Cycling is not and does not protect against mineral loss that contributes to bone weakness
And left out the part about bicycling helping to maintain and/or improve a person's ability to balance.
But, buy some stuff from Deko and you will have a truly magical cycling experience. According to their website.
Fresh air? Does not exist in many areas, including places where lots of folks are riding bikes.
Weight bearing exercise? Cycling is not and does not protect against mineral loss that contributes to bone weakness
And left out the part about bicycling helping to maintain and/or improve a person's ability to balance.
But, buy some stuff from Deko and you will have a truly magical cycling experience. According to their website.
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Seriously. Also, the appeal of cycling and swimming are basically the same--good cardio workouts that are unlikely to overstress joints and feet. If anything, swimming has the advantage because it's more of a full-body workout than cycling. I just don't like swimming because I hate chlorine, find the activity tedious, and am prone to ear infections. Wolfie just doesn't like swimming because it doesn't give people big showy muscles, just really well-toned ones.
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Swimming isn't a weight bearing exercise and won't preserve or increase bone density...Bones need to be stressed by loading them with weight in order for them to become more dense and stronger.
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