Which parts of the body are exercised by cycling?

Cycling is mainly done by pedaling with the feet, and the exercise effect is mainly borne and obtained by the thigh muscles and calf muscles of the legs. But there are two common types of bicycles: road bikes and mountain bikes. The training effects are also slightly different. Road cycling puts more pressure on the hands than mountain biking, and it also exercises the biceps muscles more. Now let's take a brief look at the parts of the body that are exercised by cycling.

1. Pedaling method: When the bicycle's "function conversion handle" is adjusted to the Normal position, it is the same as riding an ordinary bicycle.

Exercise area: quadriceps and gluteus maximus on the front of the thigh

Note: When women are riding, be careful not to bend their legs inward, as this can easily cause the vastus lateralis muscles to develop and lead to X-shaped legs.

2. Parallel 360-degree circular pedaling with both feet at the same time

Pedaling method: When the bicycle's "function conversion lever" is adjusted to Multi, start multi-functional pedaling. Keep your feet in the same direction and pedal in a circular motion at the same time.

Exercise area: Hamstrings on the back of the thigh, lower abdominal muscles

Note: This pedaling method is similar to the seated leg raise we usually do. It can train the lower abdomen, and it is more effective for the hamstring muscles that cannot be trained by riding an ordinary bicycle.

3. Pedal up and down with both feet at the same time

Pedaling method: Both feet move forward and backward together, but only perform the upper and lower half-circle movement of the first 180 degrees.

Exercise area: lower abdomen

Note: There is no second half of the cycle, so a lot of inertia is reduced, and the power is mainly generated by the abdominal muscles, so the training of the abdominal muscles is more significant, and it can buffer the stimulation on the knee joints.

4. Cycling is a more comprehensive physical activity that can develop a person's general endurance and balance abilities. Cycling tourism is a common form of travel in many countries.

This way of traveling can not only exercise your body, but also allow you to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the road. However, as a speed sport, cycling itself is quite dangerous, so when people engage in this sport, they must be aware that cycling is not suitable for men as a long-term exercise program.

The above is a brief introduction to the issue of which parts of the body are exercised by cycling. Riding a bicycle as a substitute for transportation has become an option and habit for self-exercise. For long-distance travel or fishing, you can take a public bus and then walk; for short-distance travel, you can ride a bicycle to supermarkets, farmers' markets, etc. to buy vegetables and food and bring them home. Cycling is not limited to any occasion, time or place.