Challenge yourself, get out and bike! Cycling is a great way to amp up your leg strength and will also push your cardiovascular limits. Not to mention it's very enjoyable, especially if you don't cycle that often. Cycling is mainly an aerobic activity, which means that your heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a workout. You will breathe deeper, perspire and experience increased body temperature, which will improve your overall fitness level.
This is a great site about cycling check this out http://www.bike360.co.uk/
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Just biked to the Southernmost Point (90 miles from Cuba) Everyone in KeyWest is either running, walking or on a bike....you have to take advantage of the great weather while you can. Not to mention taking a bike is better for the environment.
Twenty bicycles can be parked in the same space as one car. It takes around five percent of the materials and energy used to make a car to build a bike, and a bike produces zero pollution.
Bikes are efficient, too – you travel around three times as fast as walking for the same amount of energy and, taking into account the ‘fuel’ you put in your ‘engine’, you do the equivalent of 2,924 miles to the gallon. You have your weight ratio to thank: you’re about six times heavier than your bike, but a car is 20 times heavier than you (Bike Radar)
Twenty bicycles can be parked in the same space as one car. It takes around five percent of the materials and energy used to make a car to build a bike, and a bike produces zero pollution.
Bikes are efficient, too – you travel around three times as fast as walking for the same amount of energy and, taking into account the ‘fuel’ you put in your ‘engine’, you do the equivalent of 2,924 miles to the gallon. You have your weight ratio to thank: you’re about six times heavier than your bike, but a car is 20 times heavier than you (Bike Radar)
I found some great information from Stanford University. Check it out below, you'll be happy you read it…...Who doesn't want to look younger and healthier?! Exercise brings nutrients to your skin, not only that but you feel refreshed and recharged after a great workout. Here is the excerpt I found regarding cycling.
Scientists at Stanford University have found that cycling regularly can protect your skin against the harmful effects of UV radiation and reduce the signs of ageing. Harley Street dermatologist Dr Christopher Rowland Payne explains: “Increased circulation through exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to skin cells more effectively, while flushing harmful toxins out. Exercise also creates an ideal environment within the body to optimise collagen production, helping reduce the appearance of wrinkles and speed up the healing process.” Don’t forget to slap on the factor 30 before you head out, though.
I own a mountain bike and a road bike. The good things is you can get a great workout on either one. Riding trails on the mountain bike is a great leg and arm workout. I can't wait to get out West and ride. Some of the trails there are amazing. The road bike is great because its you against the road! There's nothing better then going on a long ride pushing yourself and checking out the scenery while you are at it. You can ride as long as you can, like I said its you against the road.
Get out and bike as much as possible! Check out these stats.
King’s College London compared over 2,400 identical twins and found those who did the equivalent of just three 45-minute rides a week were nine years ‘biologically younger’ even after discounting other influences, such as body mass index (BMI) and smoking.“Those who exercise regularly are at significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes, all types of cancer, high blood pressure and obesity,” says Dr Lynn Cherkas, who conducted the research. “The body becomes much more efficient at defending itself and regenerating new cells.”
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