If you enjoyed cycling when you were younger, now could be a great time to revive your passion! You don’t need an expensive bike, special clothes or a high degree of fitness to enjoy riding a bike and you can enjoy it both outdoors and indoors in group “spin” classes. Check out the NRG 4 Life Fitness group class schedule here!
Cycling is accessible to most people because you can easily do it at your own pace. The intensity of the exercise depends on the effort you put in.
Even at a moderate pace, cycling helps you get the recommended physical activity you need to reduce your risk for disease. It offers all the advantages of aerobic activity, with some extra health perks as well.
Cycling is easy on the joints
For anyone with back pain, arthritis or damaged joints in the lower body, cycling may be a good choice. Most of your body weight is supported by the seat, so it’s low-impact. For some, cycling may even improve joint health.
Cycling strengthens the muscles around the joint, which helps support the knee.
If you have back or joint problems, talk to your doctor to see if cycling could be beneficial to you.
Cycling builds muscle
Cycling is considered aerobic exercise, not resistance training. But the effort required to put your bike in motion will improve the overall function of your lower body. And keeping a bike upright and moving engages muscles throughout your body, including your upper body and core.
In addition to cycling, try to include resistance training as part of your exercise routine at least twice a week.
Cycling can help you maintain a healthy weight
Cycling burns calories, which can help you stay lean. Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for disease.
And while you can’t target weight loss in a specific area, the way to cut down on pounds around the waist area, where it’s most likely to hurt your health, is to get active.
Never been to NRG 4 Life before? Book an appointment to start a one week FREE trial on us! https://nrg4lifefitness.net/free-trial/ It would be our pleasure to show you that fitness can be encouraging and non-intimidating! Come get you bum on one of our bikes and let our friendly professional instructors take you on the ride of your life!