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• Monday, September 21, 2020
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When done properly, cycling can be an effective and enjoyable form of aerobic exercise. It can reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. It can even reduce your 'real age', lowering it more than a decade below that of your chronological age. The indirect health benefits include reducing serious injuries caused by falls in older people, osteoporosis, and hip fractures.

The health benefits of cycling can be achieved without traveling great distances. In fact, researchers believe that optimum results are achieved when cyclists are breathing heavily, but are not out of breath. This type of moderate exercise has been shown to increase HDL ("good" cholesterol) and reduce the amount of triglycerides in the blood. Again, this means improved cardiovascular health. This leads to a reduced chance of heart blockage and reduces the risk of stroke. All this proves that you do not have to be a marathon cyclist to derive significant health results from cycling.

Facts about Moderate Cycling
Cycling burns the calories in a chocolate bar or a couple of alcoholic drinks in one hour, 300 calories.

A 15-minute bike ride, 5X a week, burns off 11 pounds of fat a year.

Several scientific studies suggest that exercising for 20 minutes at 35 to 55% of aerobic capacity, as in riding briskly, elevates the metabolism for 20 minutes after stopping.

Cycling has been proven to reduce stress and depression and relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

The Department of Transport reports that "even a small amount of cycling can lead to significant gains in fitness". The study reveals that aerobic fitness was boosted by 11% after six weeks of cycling 'short distances' four times a week and cycling four miles a day the aerobic benefit increased to 17%.

Most people never cycle more than five miles, so choosing an expensive bike designed to challenge the most adventurous daredevils doesn't make sense for most people. If you are a light cyclist, choose an affordable bike that will manage the local terrain comfortably. Equipment needs vary depending on each individual. For example, older people should consider purchasing elbow and knee guards. These will help prevent debilitating joint injuries that can seriously limit your mobility.

Yes, cycling is a life-affirming, health giving sport. It appeals to people from all walks of life. It is also a great way to connect with nature and with like minded people who enjoy the sport as well. Our bike tour vacations have the advantage of taking you through some of the most beautiful paths of the country. So, book one of the best biking vacations on the Internet today.