All the benefits of cycling for the body and mind!
For many women, doing sport is mainly combined with the need to improve their physical appearance or lose a few pounds, but the truth is that physical activity, in addition to having an "influence on" aesthetics, also plays an essential role. for our physical well-being.
Doing movement consistently and regularly is in fact one of the fundamental and indispensable moves to feel good about your body, as the following video suggests.
The bicycle is undoubtedly a sport suitable for keeping fit from an aesthetic point of view and staying in good health. There are many benefits that cycling can favor our physical and mental well-being. Furthermore, let's not forget that in addition to being free, it represents a green and eco-sustainable sport, which is also good for the environment!
So here are all the advantages that the sport of cycling can give us.
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The benefits of the bicycle on our body
Cycling is a "cardiovascular activity that helps increase lung capacity, lower blood pressure and improve circulation. In addition, cycling allows us to increase the basal metabolic rate, which helps to improve our endurance and our health. .
The muscular work to which the legs, hips and abdomen are subjected then allows us to burn fat and slim the silhouette, especially if it is practiced with a certain consistency, acting on the localized fat.
For example, if we have a body mass index higher than 26 and therefore our goal is to lose weight, the bicycle will be a more than suitable activity.
A panacea for our mind
That's right: it's not just the body that benefits. Like all physical activity after all, cycling also releases endorphins, which generate optimism and a more vital and positive attitude.
If you then choose to associate it with a Sunday trip complete with green landscapes and open fields as a backdrop, the well-being that we will give to body and mind will be total: stress will disappear and our body will find a pleasant feeling of peace, well-being and calm. In short, a great way to detox and recharge in view of the resumption of the weekly routine.
Cycling: an activity suitable for everyone
People who are slightly overweight should choose a sport that does not create stress or overload the joints. In the case of running, for example, all the weight affects the ankle, hip and knee joints and can develop problems in the future.
The bicycle is also suitable for all those who have problems with the joints or ligaments, with signs of osteoarthritis, deviations of the axes of the legs or impaired walking.
In fact, many people who run show limping, asymmetries or walking disorders. Others, who are overweight, suffer from hot flashes, shortness of breath or other abnormalities: these are clear signs that they are playing a sport that is not suitable for them. At this point, it is better to opt for a brisk walk, to be practiced consistently and for at least 20 consecutive minutes, so as not to tire joints and ligaments but still subject the body to a pleasant effective activity without creating stress or exposing it to unnecessary risks that would go to damage it rather than keep it healthy.
Unlike running or other more invasive sports, cycling is an exercise suitable for everyone and with visible results in the short term, as long as it is practiced regularly.
But as in any sporting activity, we have to take into account some details.
One of the requirements for using the bicycle is to choose a bicycle that suits your needs; not only that, it must also be perfectly adjusted according to your height: it is in fact important to adjust the saddle height correctly so that , once seated, you can naturally assume a correct position that does not strain the back, shoulders and lumbo-sacral area. To understand what the ideal position is, just take this aspect into consideration: when the pedal is lowered, the leg must be extended, but without completely stretching the knee joint. This is a small detail, but very important, especially if we want to avoid joint pain.
We can easily introduce it into our routine
Another positive feature of the bicycle is that we can add it to our daily life without having to change our habits too much or cut out excessive time, which we may not have. In fact, we can use it to go to work, to go shopping or simply to move from a place to another, if distances allow, replacing it with the more polluting car. This activity will represent good aerobic or anaerobic exercise, depending on the resistance and frequency with which we want to work, helping to keep us healthy and in perfect shape.
It will therefore not require additional time, as it happens for many other sports that require registration in the gym or a dedicated time; therefore it is ideal for those who do not have much time but want to undergo healthy physical activity on a daily basis.
Other behaviors made to feel good
In addition to constant physical activity, including cycling, it is also good to adopt good lifestyle habits.
Follow a varied and balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables, drink at least two liters of water a day, adopt a positive attitude, sleep well, at least 7 hours a night, and take some free time to devote to yourself and your own passions to recharge and fight stress are just some of the most effective tips for living a more peaceful and relaxed life.
