Cycling is not only good for your health but for your heart as well

Before I discovered cycling, I did all types of running for cardio, it became monotonous and boring because I had nothing to work towards or a reason to run, after giving up competitive sport it was hard to keep running for no reason other than to keep fit and keep weight off.

When I first got on a bike, it was amazing, the distance I could go, the places I could see and the challenges you could set yourself, like working through a series of hills or going into a head wind for 10 k's. It definitely makes your heart and body stronger, makes your body toned quicker than running , helps in losing weight and above all is easy to perform.

There are different cardio exercises like swimming, jogging, running, aerobics, cycling, walking, jumping and many more. In this guide I will discuss why cycling is one of the best choice and what are its benefits.

These are just some of the benefits that cycling has:

1. Good for heart and health: Cycling is not only good for your health but for your heart as well. With cycling the blood supply to the body is increased as well as your heart rate increases. It is because of this reason that heart diseases are reduced greatly or risk of having any is avoided to a greater extent. Risk of High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity is also reduced.

2. Weight loss: Cycling helps in burning excess fats resulting in weight lose. The energy that is required by the calories to burn is provided when you cycle regularly so make cycling a habit of yours! And don't avoid hills they can help you burn calories even faster!

3. Change in mood: Cycling, just like other forms of exercise, is known to release endorphin which is known to cause pleasure in you and wash away the bad mood. It is because of this that one can feel relaxed and refreshed even after a heavy workout. With cycling you will feel positive change in your mood as well. Also cycling is known for relieving stress or depression and helps in improving self-esteem and mood.

4. Strength and coordination is increased or maintained: If you cycle regularly you will be less likely to get severe injuries such as fracture during a fall or if involved in an accident. According to research, cycling and other related exercises, that keeps one physically fit, when older are less likely to get hip fractures.

5. Fitness level improved: Research shows that even a small exercise can help in gaining fitness significantly. The strength of the legs is also improved with cycling regularly. As your strength of legs is increased, one is less likely to get injuries or fractures after a fall.

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