Cycling is a better exercise
Recently, World Bicycle Day was organized by the United Nations to celebrate cycling as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally friendly vehicle with health benefits.
So if you are one of those who use a bicycle as an exercise, you know the benefits it brings to your body.
Here is some information from the new research you should know that shows that it is good to use a bicycle to maintain good health.
Good-vibe, stress reliever
According to a study in Canada, cycling is a good way to work because it helps to maintain a good mood and low stress levels.
Although it is not appropriate for the Philippines to go to work using a bike (unless it is close by), a bicycle is a great help in exercise because of its positive effects. Most cyclists have better days and work days.
Lower risk of heart disease
A study in the United Kingdom also found that cycling and walking to work help reduce the risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) or stroke.
A large study looking at over 350,000 participants found that regular commuters who use more active means of transportation such as cycling have an 11 percent lower risk of developing CVD and a 30 percent lower risk of having in fatal CVD.
Regular commuters cycling in their spare time have a 43 percent lower risk of fatal CVD. Even non-regular commuters but often cyclists get the benefit as it shows an 8 percent lower risk of all fatal CVD.
Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes
A large study conducted by the University of Southern Denmark found that cycling helps reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
After looking at 24,623 men and 27,890 women, the researchers found that those who cycled more often had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes and that if they regularly cycled per week they were less likely to have it.
Weight loss
One of the most effective forms of exercise to maintain good shape and lose weight is cycling. There are also studies that say it is more effective than walking.
Bicyclists to work have a lower BMI compared to those who walk, drive or ride on public transport and have a lower level of body fat compared to those who use public transportation or cars.
Healthy sexual life
Two separate studies came out this year that found that cycling does not affect a man's sexual or urinary health or a woman's gynecological health.
The first study, conducted by the University of California, found that the sexual and urinary health of male cyclists was not bad compared to swimmers or runners although adjusting the handlebar higher or even the saddle decreased. of chance of having genital numbness and saddle sores.
Cyclic women have a higher risk of genital numbness and saddle sores than non-cyclists and have a higher risk of urinary tract infection but their sexual or urinary function is not bad. High-intensity cyclists also get the benefit of better sexual function.
