A trusted alternative to running and other forms of cardio, cycling is the favourite exercise method of many of the UK Fitness Events community. If you haven’t dusted off your bike in a while, here are 7 benefits of cycling that you might want to consider…
A trusted alternative to running and other forms of cardio, cycling is the favourite exercise method of many of the UK Fitness Events community. If you haven’t dusted off your bike in a while, here are 7 benefits of cycling that you might want to consider…
- Cycling allows you to travel all over the country! It’s a great way of getting exercise whilst also sightseeing your local area and countryside
- Like all exercise, cycling is a brilliant stress reliever. It must be all that fresh air…
- Cycling helps improve your posture and balance which is ideal for those of use hunched over desks all day.
- The cardiovascular nature of cycling improves heart health, as well as reducing body fat and boosting all-round fitness levels
- Unlike running, cycling is a low-impact exercise so you’re less likely to injure your knees and joints
- Cycling long distances can boost your stamina and endurance levels, helping you to exercise longer
- It’s a great social activity! Cycling groups exist up and down the country, usually catering for all intensities and you may even find some free bike maintenance classes which can help you stay safe and moving!
So there we have it, cycling is a perfect way to get some fresh air, build muscle and fitness and all without the potential of impact injuries. So, give those tyres a pump and get riding!
