Cycling to good heart health
RIDING a bicycle, either freestanding<br>or stationary, is an excellent form of exercise that improves your general health. It is also gentle on your joints.
By Viqué-Ocean Kahinju
RIDING a bicycle, either freestanding
or stationary, is an excellent form of exercise that improves your general health. It is also gentle on your joints.
Remmy Ssekamwa, an aerobics trainer in Kololo explains says it offers variable resistance, from slow easy cycling to explosive sprints. This means people of all ages and fitness levels can benefit. It is also a great way to have fun, get fit and spend time with friends and family.
Always wear a helmet and be aware of traffic rules when on the road. The benefits of bicycle exercise The human body was designed for movement.
Research indicates that exercising for 30 minutes on most days can offer substantial benefits, even if those 30 minutes are broken up into two or three separate sessions.
Dr Kim Won IL, a Cardio physician at Bia health and Medical centre advises, If you are over 40+ years of age, overweight, heart complications or haven’t exercised regularly in a long time, it is important to see your doctor before you start any fitness programme.
More benefits of cycling as exercise
Increased cardiovascular (heart) fitness. Cycling 20 miles a week can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease by 50%.
Increased muscle toning, strength and flexibility especially the buttocks, thighs and calves. The legs and buttocks do most of the work in cycling.
Improved joint mobility (Bicycling whips those leg muscles into shape).
Decreased stress levels
Improved posture
Strengthened bones
Decreased body fat levels (steady cycling burns approximately 300 calories per hour. It also boosts one’s metabolic rate after a ride)
Cycling is healthy and fun and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels.
Also regular cycling can help manage or prevent many disorders, including obesity, coronary heart disease and arthritis says Ssekamwa.
This form of exercise is a fuelefficient way to get around, since it takes far less energy to cover one kilometer by bicycle than on foot also hassle free.
RIDING a bicycle, either freestanding
or stationary, is an excellent form of exercise that improves your general health. It is also gentle on your joints.
Remmy Ssekamwa, an aerobics trainer in Kololo explains says it offers variable resistance, from slow easy cycling to explosive sprints. This means people of all ages and fitness levels can benefit. It is also a great way to have fun, get fit and spend time with friends and family.
Always wear a helmet and be aware of traffic rules when on the road. The benefits of bicycle exercise The human body was designed for movement.
Research indicates that exercising for 30 minutes on most days can offer substantial benefits, even if those 30 minutes are broken up into two or three separate sessions.
Dr Kim Won IL, a Cardio physician at Bia health and Medical centre advises, If you are over 40+ years of age, overweight, heart complications or haven’t exercised regularly in a long time, it is important to see your doctor before you start any fitness programme.
More benefits of cycling as exercise
Increased cardiovascular (heart) fitness. Cycling 20 miles a week can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease by 50%.
Increased muscle toning, strength and flexibility especially the buttocks, thighs and calves. The legs and buttocks do most of the work in cycling.
Improved joint mobility (Bicycling whips those leg muscles into shape).
Decreased stress levels
Improved posture
Strengthened bones
Decreased body fat levels (steady cycling burns approximately 300 calories per hour. It also boosts one’s metabolic rate after a ride)
Cycling is healthy and fun and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels.
Also regular cycling can help manage or prevent many disorders, including obesity, coronary heart disease and arthritis says Ssekamwa.
This form of exercise is a fuelefficient way to get around, since it takes far less energy to cover one kilometer by bicycle than on foot also hassle free.