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Cycling every day is good for your health, good for your line, good for your morale… and much more! The bicycle and its sporty version, cycling, are among the sports that appeal and are suitable for the greatest number, from 7 to 77 years old… or even more! Activoccasional or daily physical ity, means of transport, individual or team endurance sport, mountain biking... everyone can benefit from it and enjoy it. Pedaling makes it possible to solicit the whole body, to keep vital functions active (heart, brain, lungs, breathing, maintenance of body temperature, cell renewal, digestion…) and thus to maintain its full form.
1 - A more efficient brain
2 - Good for mental health
3 - A better cardiovascular system
4 - Improves balance
5 - Tones the muscles and strengthensforce the bone stock.
6 - More energy
Memory and concentration... Cycling enthusiasts have better oxygenated brains that function more optimally. Cycling helps oxygenate the brain and increases cognitive abilities. Indeed, the oxygenation of the brain favors a better concentration and increases the capacities of memory and reflection.
Cycling, like other sports, triggers the release of endorphins, which reduce stress and anxiety.
When you cycle, you increase the level of certain neurotransmitters, in particular dopamine and serotonin, mood regulators.
The practice of cycling, gentle and regular, has a real relaxing power and brings a real psychological benefit. The bike frees the mind!
Regular cycling stimulates blood circulation,force venous return. Moreover, he renforce respiratory capacities.
Cycling improves coordination, balance and force muscular.
Cycling requires many muscles: abdominals, pectorals, arms, back, buttocks and especially the legs. While pedaling, the muscles pull on the bones, which stimulates bone formation. The bicycle thus contributes to preserving the quality of the bone mass.
A study conductedar a university in Georgia has established that cycling increases energy levels by 20% and reduces fatigue by 65%.
Pedaling undeniably produces a "yoga effect".
Cycling and yoga have more than one point in common: relaxed pace, taking time for yourself, chasing stress, contact with the world, sharing, awareness of the body and of the present moment.
To get the most out of your cycling trips, remember the basic precautions. The warm-up can be done directly on the bike, but that does not exempt you from doing some stretching beforehand.
Favor as much as possible routes away from high traffic areas, 30 zones, meeting areas, dedicated cycling facilities, greenways, etc.
Not only are they safer and more enjoyable, but they allow you to enjoy the valuable benefits of this daily exercise.
The bicycle is not only a health asset, it also contributes to improving the quality of life. It is an ally of our environment.