What can cycling help you do?

Bicycles are a very common and convenient means of transportation in our country. People often use them when commuting to get off work and on outings. According to the results of research in recent years, cycling, like running and swimming, is an endurance exercise that can improve people's cardiopulmonary function. Many people do not know much about the exercise effects of bicycles, so the editor will give a detailed introduction below, so that you will definitely fall in love with this sport in the future.

(1) It can prevent brain aging and improve the agility of the nervous system. The results of modern sports medicine research show that cycling is a heterolaterally dominated sport. Alternating pedaling with both legs can develop the functions of the left and right sides of the brain at the same time, preventing premature aging and neglect.

(2) It can improve cardiopulmonary function, exercise lower limb muscle strength and enhance overall endurance. Cycling has the same endurance training effect on internal organs as swimming and running. This exercise not only benefits three pairs of joints and 26 pairs of muscles in the lower limbs: hip, knee, and ankle, but also works the muscles in the neck, back, arms, abdomen, waist, groin, and buttocks. The joints and ligaments also get corresponding exercise.

(3) Can help lose weight. When riding a bicycle, due to the periodic aerobic exercise, the exerciser consumes more calories and can achieve significant weight loss effects.

(4) Can improve sexual function. Cycling 4-5 kilometers every day can stimulate the secretion of estrogen or androgen in the human body, enhance sexual ability, and contribute to the harmony of sexual life between couples. ·

(5) It can prolong life. According to survey statistics from relevant international committees, postmen have the longest life expectancy among all kinds of people in different professions in the world. One of the reasons is that they often ride bicycles when delivering letters.

Cycling can be done not only outdoors but also indoors. When it is performed indoors, it is generally performed with the aid of special fitness equipment such as a stationary bicycle or a power bicycle.

Families that have the means can buy the bicycle and place it in a closed balcony to carry out this fitness activity. Of course, you can also use an old bicycle with a double stand that can leave the rear wheel suspended in the air and ride it after it is fully fixed. In addition, you can also do cycling exercises in bed at night, which can help you effectively slim down your calves.