These benefits of cycling will impress you

Want to stay fit then opt for cycling. Cycling is a low-impact exercise which can be enjoyed by people of all ages - right from children to adults. It is healthy and fun! So, just cycle your way to fitness.

By: Aishwarya Vaidya | | Updated: October 21, 2018 7:18 am

Cycling can be good for your heart. © Shutterstock

Today, many of us follow a sedentary lifestyle but it is essential to stay in top shape as regular physical activity can protect you from fatal health ailments like obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes and arthritis. Cycling can be a good option to cut down your risk of these serious health problems.

Cycling is a low-impact exercise your chances of injuries are less. It is a whole-body workout and can help you to get a toned physique. It can help you to enhance your stamina, flexibility and hand-eye coordination. Also, it can be a physically demanding workout depending upon your intensity. Here, we unearth the many health benefits of it.

It can be beneficial for your heart: Cycling is an aerobic activity, which means that your heart, blood vessels and lungs are in action and get a workout. It will help you to pump up your heart rate and improve the functioning of your heart. Moreover, it can also enhance your blood circulation.
It will help you to de-stress: Today, stress has become the part and parcel of life. But, you will be able to destroy your stress if you cycle regularly. Yes, you have heard it right! It can help you to calm down!
It can help you to cut those excess kilos: Cycling is a good way to maintain or reduce weight, since it increases your metabolic rate, builds muscle and can burn your body fat. So, along with eating healthy, you can also cycle your way to fitness.
It can help you to tackle diabetes: Today, a lot of people are suffering from type 2 diabetes and the numbers are rising at a rapid rate. People can get diabetes due to the lack of physical activity. According to research, people who cycled regularly had a lower risk of developing diabetes. So, what are you waiting for? Just, go out there and cycle.

Published : October 21, 2018 7:18 am | Updated:October 21, 2018 7:18 am

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