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Don’t restrict pedaling to World Cycling Day; here’s why

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As one of the simplest and fun forms of exercise cycling has numerous health benefits. As a medium of transport it is environmentally friendly. Moreover the pace can be set by the cyclist.

As it is World Cycling Day let us revisit the benefits of cycling:

  • A study conducted by scientists at Stanford University, shows that those who cycle tend to have a better, younger looking skin. This is because the increased circulation delivers the nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells more readily. At the same time it flushes out the harmful substances. The respiratory muscles become stronger, increasing oxygen supply and improve lung ventilation.

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  • Cycling lifts moods and helps fight mental disorders such as depression and stress. This is because it controls the hormonal balance such as the levels of adrenaline and endorphins in the body. It also deviates ones attention from their problems.

 

  • Taking up pedaling regularly helps the heart become stronger reducing the risk of heart attack. Other than that it also helps reduce the risk of cancer. In a recently conducted study it was found that the risk of heart attack and cancer is reduced by half due to cycling.

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  • It increases the metabolic rate which helps burn body fat and therefore lose weight. However, weight loss targets can’t be reached by cycling alone, the diet also has to be watched. By helping muscles development, cycling improves strength, balance and coordination.

 

  • Lastly it helps you sleep better. It is scientifically proven that the more tired you are the better sleep you get at night.

 

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