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Bicycle as an ally of well-being
A great friend who measures our endurance, the level of love towards ourselves / and, lets us know the effort and strength of our muscles, the bicycle helps the whole body but also the psyche, putting us in contact with the environment and pure air. The fresh air factor stimulates the production of vitamin D which prevents and treats osteoporosis and is of great benefit to the skin.
Even if the bicycle might seem like a form of training that favors the lower limbs and buttocks, in fact, he also trains the back and abs, in addition to the pectorals. This tool allows you to merge the work of toning on the lower and upper limbs in a synergistic way. When cycling is passionate, weather, atmospheric conditions and more do not count and on the contrary you find the strength to go and explore different natural situations and landscapes. All of this contributes to decrease stress levels and nervousness.
Those who cycle regularly keep coronary heart disease, diabetes and cancer at bay (positive findings also in this sense that come from studies on the effects of pedaling) and obesity (which causes about 3 million deaths a year at present. in Europe). After a few months of regular cycling the body appears drier (8% fat mass is lost in 8 weeks) and more resistant. All the joints suffer a very low impact, certainly less than running and walking itself and in this sense all the bone tissue is strengthened, thus decreasing the risk of fractures or joint problems.
Benefits
Let’s see 3 unequivocal benefits of pedaling, from the skin to the heart, through the lungs and mood.
Bye bye cellulite
Whole circulation it is promoted by pedaling and the entire skin and all its microcirculation benefit from it. Even at the lymphatic level, pedaling helps to push the lymph upwards and to unblock the lymphatic stations, like a pump that starts from below. It follows that lymphatic stagnation is avoided and that the condition of any water retention improves considerably. Accompanied by good hydration, cycling helps the legs and buttocks both functionally and aesthetically.
Happy lungs and heart
Improving the performance of the heart also improves a lot circulation of the whole body and it saves us time that other workouts would take, as it is also an excellent means of travel (and with zero environmental impact); going to work by bike is a choice that is also good for the planet and frees you from thoughts upon returning or anxieties upon entering the office. The power of endorphins it turns out to be a real medicine for the whole body. After several rides, the heart improves all its way of working: at rest it beats with a lower frequency, and the risk of cardiovascular disorders decreases. Blood pressure drops significantly.
Burn fat
The body is able to burn better and quickly, the whole metabolism is reactivated and in an important way. The best would be to combine two or three times a week cycling training with a 30-minute walk on another day or a session of swimming and water aerobics. In cycling they are experimented different slopes and resistances and it becomes very important to ask oneself even small “challenges” with oneself / and. The resulting sense of excitement has really positive effects on mood and a happy soul contributes to the feeling of lightness. Maintaining a slow and deep breathing burns very harmoniously.
Advice and contraindications
We must keep in mind that the bike, like swimming, puts a lot of strain on the muscles, especially those of the lower limbs. It is best to combine it with long stretching sessions that involve the whole body, carried out with deep and conscious breathing and perhaps with the use of elastic bands. A useful tip: avoid listening to music while pedaling or at least not at a high volume. Hearing remains a very important sense as you travel kilometers and maybe on the road and we need it not only for warning about cars but also for wild animals or other important conditions to watch out for. Also remember to be clearly visible when cycling until the evening (you can apply braces or reflective straps on clothing).
It must be said that there are no particular contraindications as far as cycling is concerned, but, especially in cold seasons, it would be better to cover the airways well. In winter, then, if the cold becomes excessive, it is better to start pedaling faster or at least pedal at a constant pace on a low climb ratio even if you are facing a flat section. Forbidden to spend too much time in the bar either stop and do not protect yourself from gusts of wind, risking that the sweat dries on us.
For male subjects who practice cycling, we sometimes hear of a higher incidence ofprostatic hypertrophy (an enlargement of the prostate gland). This condition is not found even in professional cyclists and is often due to one previous predisposition with respect to the pathology in question. It is strongly advised against doing the “Sunday cyclist”That exceeds in kilometers and slopes, ends up overloading the muscles and not moving the next day. Remember that the movement must be beneficial, do not have counterproductive effects.
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