| Exercise doesn't have to be a chore - using bike riding | | | | fresh air as well as enjoy the views and experiences |
| as a means of exercise and incorporating visiting and | | | | and perhaps make new friends along the way. The |
| site seeing into each ride can make this part of your | | | | body and mind react to these enjoyable moments and |
| exercise routine a pleasant experience. | | | | chemically the body can combat depression. |
| Here are 7 of the major reasons of bicycle riding that | | | | 7. Too many people find it difficult to fall asleep at night |
| are beneficial to ALL of us at any age: | | | | after a day at work and dealing with life's stresses or |
| 1. Bicycling at least 3 hours a week reduces the risk of | | | | they are just too wound up from the days activities. |
| coronary heart disease, stroke and other chronic | | | | Too much idol time allows us to dwell on these |
| diseases, and improves the quality of life for people of | | | | situations at which point it prohibits a good nights sleep. |
| all ages. | | | | Bicycling, together with the fresh air, allows the mind |
| 2. Bicycling promotes balance, body and limb control | | | | and body to rest and enjoy itself. If bicycling goals are |
| and coordination. For the arms, handlebar use helps | | | | set - getting there under your own power in itself is |
| upper body strength. | | | | rewarding...which allows the body and mind to enjoy a |
| 3. For older adults - a stronger heart gives a positive | | | | peaceful and comfortable nights sleep. |
| mental outlook and an increased change of remaining | | | | These are just a handful of the benefits of bicycling. |
| indefinitely independent. | | | | Lower health costs is also one of the many end |
| 4. For children - exercising through bicycling promotes | | | | results of making bicycling a contributing factor in all |
| healthy bones and muscles thru the growing stages | | | | aspects of your life. Whether it be a bike ride |
| and helps maintain a healthy weight during those | | | | For 15, 30 or 60 minutes two, three or five days a |
| growing years. | | | | week there are benefits that last for years and years |
| 5. For families - bicycling is a great fitness activity that | | | | of your life. |
| encourages togetherness while enjoying the additional | | | | There are several types of bicycles to choose from - |
| benefits of being outdoors and getting fresh air. | | | | such as mountain bikes, cruiser bikes (the most |
| 6. Studies have shown that bicycling has numerous | | | | popular), freestyle or bmx bikes. Tandem bikes are |
| benefits to those suffering from depression. | | | | bicycles built-for two or three - which encourages |
| Recreational cycling is the most satisfying way to get | | | | riding together as a family or with a group of friends. |