The human body requires moderate to intense physical activity, for at least 30 minutes a day. With the arrival of the warm season, the opportunities for outdoor exercise are extremely varied, and specialists recommend cycling during this period because it is considered a relaxing activity, suited for groups - friends or family - or individuals. The benefits of physical, psychic and social nature turn cycling into a suitable sport for all ages.
Physical benefits are numerous, thanks to the involvement of the muscles that in other sports are less required, and also involves a significant effort of the whole body.
- Tones and strengthens the muscles
- Treatment for diabetes
- Improves cardiovascular functions
- Increases energy level
- Reduces muscular pain
- Help with weight loss
- Reduces the risk of cancer
- Treatment for arthritis
- Helps weight loss
- Builds bone density
- Develops the lungs and keeps them healthy
- Strengthens the immune system
- Increases physical strength
- Improves posture
- Promotes joint mobility
Mental benefits come in addition to physical benefits:
- Diminishes stress
- Increases self-confidence
- Enhance your navigation skills
- Stimulates the brain
- Influences mental well-being
- Reduces anxiety and depression
- Develops creativity
- Creates positive dependencies
- Helps with overcoming one’s limits
Social benefits are addressed to both those who join cycling clubs and those who choose to spend regular outdoor time with their loved ones:
- Time spent with friends and family
- Helps to develop camaraderie
- Influence communication skills
- Create new relationships
- Facilitates the discovery of new routes
- Favors finding a mentor
The bonus is provided by the wide impact that cycling has on a person's life and at the same time on society:
- Enables time-saving
- Facilitates a restful and long sleep
- Improves sexual life
- Allows frequent snacks
- Reduces the level of fatigue
- Creates opportunities to engage in charity
- Develops a propensity for other sports
- Helps reduce pollution
- Maintains skin elasticity
- Fluid traffic
Cycling is easy to integrate into one’s daily routine, being a healthy, fun activity and a form of exercise with a low negative impact. In this way, once people access a private health insurance that includes preventive medical services they will have better chances to preserve their health for a longer time.
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