Is running better or cycling?

Bicycles are very common to us. Bicycles are a good way to keep fit. Many people have a bicycle that they need to ride out for exercise at night in their spare time. So what should we pay attention to when riding a bicycle for exercise? What are the benefits of cycling for fitness? Next, let me introduce to you the five specific benefits of cycling fitness. And some things to note.

A two-wheeled vehicle powered by human pedals. Also known as bicycle. It is noiseless, pollution-free, light in weight, simple in structure, low in cost, easy to use and maintain, and is widely used in transportation, cargo transportation, physical exercise and competition, etc. Let’s find out below.

1. Develop the brain.

Regular cycling is not only a physical exercise, but also a mental exercise. Because cycling is a contralaterally dominated exercise, it can improve the agility of the nervous system. Alternating pedaling with both legs can develop the functions of the left and right sides of the brain at the same time, and can effectively prevent premature aging and neglect of the brain.

2. Improve physical condition.

Because cycling can effectively exercise the lower limb muscles and enhance the endurance of the whole body. Moreover, comparative studies have shown that cycling has the same effect on the endurance training of internal organs as swimming and running.

Because this exercise can not only effectively exercise the three pairs of joints and 26 pairs of muscles in the lower limbs: hip, knee, and ankle, but also effectively mobilize the muscles, joints, and ligaments in the neck, back, arms, abdomen, waist, groin, and buttocks. Maintaining a correct riding posture and riding for a long time can significantly improve male sexual function and enhance the strength and duration of lower body erections.

3. Lose weight.

Cycling is an aerobic exercise that can regulate the human body and effectively consume calories. Of course, if you want to lose weight, you must have enough endurance. Persistent exercise will help you achieve the desired results faster.

4. Reduce stress.

In addition, regular cycling can improve your mood. It is suitable for those office workers who are under too much pressure to easily get rid of the shackles of stress, eliminate depression, and face study and work with a better attitude.

5. Prolong life.

In fact, from the summary of the previous benefits of cycling, it can be seen that cycling is a sport that strengthens cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary function. So it is not surprising that it can prolong life to a certain extent. According to survey statistics from relevant international committees, among all people in different professions in the world, postmen who use bicycles as their main means of delivery have the longest life expectancy.

6. Lungs and respiratory system

Long-term middle- and long-distance running exercises can strengthen lung function and increase vital capacity - regular long-distance running can develop the lung respiratory muscles, increase the amount of ventilation each time, and enhance lung function. I personally have a very torturous attack of seasonal rhinitis every autumn, but it has not recurred since I started running this year. Is there any connection?

Running can increase the average lung capacity from 5.8 liters to 6.2 liters. At the same time, the amount of oxygen carried in the blood will also be greatly increased.

7. Liver

For people with fatty liver, the best medicine is "running". Aerobic exercise, such as running, can slow the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in obese people with prediabetes, a new study shows.

The researchers investigated 15 obese patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and asked them to run on a treadmill for one hour every day, with their heart rate reaching 85% of their maximum heart rate during exercise. After 7 consecutive days, the patients' insulin sensitivity increased and their liver polyunsaturated fat index (PUI) increased by 84%.

The researchers say the improvements were linked to increases in the hormone adiponectin, which enhances a person's response to insulin and helps fight inflammation, reducing the risk of heart disease. In addition, aerobic exercises such as running can effectively burn fat and reduce the harm of fatty liver.

In fact, as long as you take three days a week to run, your cartilage will become stronger due to stimulation, and sun exposure will promote the synthesis of vitamin D in the body and increase bone density. If you stick to this for three months, your risk of fracture will be reduced by about 40% compared to people of the same age.

In addition, I have to add that running and cycling are also good for the eyes. People who insist on long-distance running spend about an hour every day looking straight into the distance, which is a good relaxation for the eyes. If you have school-age children at home, if you can let them insist on running every day, the chance of myopia will definitely be reduced.