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• By dorisdave
• 13 Jun

Cycling Everyday: Effects on your Body

INTRODUCTION 

Cycling is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise that provide a low -impact workout suitable for all fitness levels . Indoor and outdoor bikes can be used for warm-ups, steady-state cardio sessions, HIIT training etc. Cycling is beneficial for health and also has some risks .  There are advantages and disadvantages of cycling everyday . You need to ensure that you are mixing it up with your training with strengthening exercises , mobility work and rest days

BENEFITS OF CYCLING EVERYDAY 

Cycling everyday provides the following benefits below .

• Boosts Cardiovascular Health 

Cycling can improve heart health , increases cardivascular endurance . Research reveals that cycling for at least one hour per week contributes to 9% reduction in all -cause mortality

• Assists in Weigt Management 

Cycling everyday can assist in weight loss and also improve body composition . This is because cycling burn calories which facilitates weight loss . Research reveals that maintaining healthy body fat levels also lowers the risk of high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.3 . Losing weight can improve body composition as long as you lose primarily body fat and maintain muscle mass as  much as possible through weight-bearing exercises such as strength and eating enough protein . 

• Builds Muscular Strength and Endurance 

Cycling engages major muscle groups, improve leg strength, and enhance overall lower-body muscle endurance. During cycling , you will work the hamstrings and quadriceps, which are located on the back and front of your thighs.Note that muscle growth depends on the type of cycling.

• Improves Mental Wellbeing 

Cycling can also  reduce stress, improve mood, and increase mental abilities.Exercise and outdoor stimulation also boost cognitive function and wellbeing, making outdoor cycling particularly beneficial

 WHAT ARE THE DANGERS INVOLVED IN CYCLING EVERYDAY ?

Daily exercise can improve your health but there are dangers that comes with over doing it.  Here are some things you need to watch out for if you cycle most days.

• Overtraining and Burnout
• Overuse injuries

Overtraining usually occurs when you overdo activities . This can happen to both novices and expert athletes where care is not taken to ensure adequate rest and recovery . Too much training without allowing time for your  muscles, other tissues, nervous system, and brain to repair can result to overtraining syndrome or burnout. There are symptoms that are associated with overtraining syndrome – these include  extreme fatique, loss of motivation , mood changes, loss of appetite , sleep disturbance and insomnia, irregular heart rate , joint soreness etc . It is therefore important to allow adequate time to recover before you do intense cycling

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For you to be safe on your bike when outdoors,you need to wear the appropriate gear, obey traffic rules and use proper equipment like well-fitted helmet, water bottle , first aid kit etc.You should also avoid cycling in very hot temperature

CONCLUSION 

Cycling provides an excellent cardiovascular , muscular and mental health benefits . It also comes with risk when you do it everyday. It’s a good idea to consult a healthcare professional or a certified instructor before starting a new exercise routine.

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