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Bicycling For Fun and Fitness
What is Fitness Cycling?
Fitness Cycling
The bicycle has been around since the 1800’s. It has gone tremendous changes in
terms of design and details and in the way people are using them. The “bike” as
we all call it, had been seen as a primary mode of transportation in many
cultures during its early years. Its popularity had gone down during the
ascendancy of fuel-powered vehicles such as cars. For some time, its image has
been degraded into something that can only be associated with the masses.
However, due to the natural functionality of the bike, it is resurging in the
modern scene. It is clearly becoming a symbol of environmental consciousness,
and of course, it has become one leading icon in the world of fitness.
Fitness cycling is attracting more and more people since it is a low-impact,
calorie-burning, resistance-building activity. It is also a good way to clear
the mind from stress arising from everyday activities. Cycling is also a good
way to spend some quality time with loved ones. According to a recent study by
the British, even a very small amount of cycling has an effect on overall
fitness. As with other forms of exercises, cycling reduces the risks of having
heart disease.
There are many health benefits that are associated with cycling. This article
tries to give guidance on how to incorporate fitness cycling into an overall
fitness program. But first, we shall discuss the different benefits of cycling
to one’s health:
Cycling builds strength
Contrary to normal perceptions, cycling is not a fitness activity that solely
involves the legs. Cycling builds strength in a holistic manner since every
single part of the body is involved in cycling.
Cycling builds stamina
Cycling is a good way to build stamina. It is very effective in doing so,
because people enjoy cycling and they wouldn’t really notice that they have gone
farther the last time they went cycling.
Cycling improves cardio-vascular fitness
Cycling makes the heart pound in a steady manner and helps improve
cardio-vascular fitness.
Cycling eats up calories
Cycling is a good way to lose those unwanted pounds. The activity helps people
to increase their calorie consumption and to raise their bodies’ metabolic
rates.
Cycling improves coordination
Cycling is an activity that involves the whole body. Therefore, arm-to-leg,
feet-to-hands and body-to-eye coordination are improved.
Cycling reduces stress
Cycling is an activity that promotes well being. Cycling outdoors is also a good
way to be one with nature and to feel the breath of the earth. It takes one’s
mind out of everyday-life stress and rejuvenates his soul.
When incorporating cycling into an over-all fitness program, there are many
aspects to consider. Here are some important things to remember:
1. Consult your doctor
Most people can do cycling. However, it is still best to consult your doctor
when thinking about incorporating a cycling activity into an overall fitness
program. They shall advise you regarding your limits and capacities and what you
should avoid doing.
2. Cycling is a base training activity
Let’s say that the doctor says that there is nothing wrong with you engaging
into cycling as a part of your overall fitness program, what do you do next?
Remember that cycling should be considered as a base training activity. Base
training activities are those, which provide endurance and aerobic training at
the same time. Re-align your fitness program such that biking becomes the
starting activity for the week. Other activities such as circuit training should
be done so as to complement the benefits of cycling.
3. Bike three times a week for the first weeks
For beginners, they should employ a program wherein cycling is done three times
a week. Doing it two times a week is also fine, but this depends on the
capabilities of the person undergoing the training.
4. Increase speeds gradually
Gradual increase in speeds is an important aspect of fitness cycling. Cycling
can also be strenuous to the body and the key towards successful fitness cycling
is to be patient and not hurry in increasing your limits.
5. Better safe than sorry
Cycling is no joke and it is important to get the right equipments for the
activity. Head gear, kneepads, elbow pads should all be in place when cycling.
Fitness cycling can really be integrated into any fitness program. With every
turn of the wheel, calories are burnt, strength is built and wellness is
achieved.
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