WHETHER IT'S TO DISCOVER NEW LANDSCAPES IN YOUR SPARE TIME, AN ACTIVITY TO DO WITH THE FAMILY, OR TO COMBINE HEALTH AND LEISURE, THE BICYCLE CAN BE YOUR BEST ALLY.
LEARN 5 REASONS TO START PEDALING NOW.
1. COMBATING SEDENTARITY = MORE HEALTH
With the emergence of the COVID-19 virus and the consequent restrictions on movement and confinement, hygienic rides have become a way to combat sedentary lifestyles. Going for a bike ride allows one to play sports with the necessary safety distance from other people.
When practiced regularly and moderately, cycling contributes to reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, or hypertension. It is also a benefit to the heart and increases endurance.
Cycling is also an ally in losing weight and fighting cellulite. A simple one-hour bike ride at a light intensity (at an average of 16km/hour) burns up to 240 calories.
It also has mental health benefits, reducing stress, increasing memory capacity, and even improving sleep disorders.
2.ECOLOGICAL FACTOR
From an ecological point of view, the bicycle is undoubtedly one of the least polluting and noisiest means of transportation.
By pedaling, besides contributing to the improvement of your health you are also helping the environment, preserving nature.
You don't need fuel, just willpower.
3.ACTIVITY IN THE FAMILY
It has been a great challenge for some families to stay active and find activities to occupy themselves indoors.
Taking a hygienic walk for an hour can be an alternative in which the family not only practices a common activity, but also exercises, providing fun family moments and creating memories to remember later.
It is an excellent activity to practice with children, in which in case they are too small you can opt to mount a chair on the adult's bicycle or even use a trailer of your own.
4.NEW PLACES TO KNOW
There are certainly trails in your region that you don't know, whether they are areas where you normally pass and don't stop by cars or areas forbidden to this type of vehicles.
Riding a bicycle allows you to stop and contemplate landscapes that you wouldn't have the opportunity to see through other means of transportation.
Outside the bike lane zones, it is important that safety is always ensured.
Therefore, grab your bicycle and go see new places, create new memories and use this means of transportation to reach places you have not visited before.
5.AN ACTIVITY FOR EVERYONE
Cycling is suitable for any age, as long as you are mobile and don't suffer from back or joint problems.
When practicing this sport professionally or as leisure, the benefits are many, besides promoting the spirit of adventure.
Don't put it off until tomorrow and start planning your ride now.