Home About Paula Talks and Workshops Your Health Food Industry What's New Contact Links Sitemap   Eating Well      Your Children      Health Issues      Exercise for Health      Recipes        Your Health:        Eating Well Your Children Health Issues Exercise for Health - On Your Bike! - Dispelling Exercise Myths - Fitness is for life! - When is the best time to exercise? - The Role Of Exercise - Burning Calories - Making time for Exercise - Exercise Questions Recipes On Your Bike!        It may have been a while since you last cycled, but now is the perfect time to start – and you never forget how to ride a bike!        Once Upon A Time        Think back to the last time you rode a bicycle. If you are like many people, it was probably ages ago, maybe even when you were a kid. You’d pick up your bike and head down the street to a neighbour’s house, or have races with your siblings. Maybe you even cycled to and from college. But, somewhere along the line, like many people, you stopped. If you still own a bike, it might be buried in the garage under years of other forgotten things.        And yet, many people incorporate the stationary bike at the gym into their workouts. What’s stopping you from bringing this workout outside and enjoying an old pastime again? It will be much more enjoyable than staying in one place!        Build Your Own Workout Cycling is a great aerobic activity, no matter how fast a pace you choose. And that is exactly what is great about it: you can choose exactly how strenuous you want the exercise to be, whether that means scaling a mountain or relaxing on a flat course. You can pick and tailor it to how you feel that day. It’s easy to get your heart rate up and your blood pumping. In the process, you’ll not only be toning your leg muscles, but you’ll also be cutting your risk of heart disease, lowering blood pressure and building strength while enjoying great cardio workout. Over time, you’ll be able to go farther, faster.        Plus, you’re in the fresh air and hopefully you’ll catch a few rays of sunshine. Sun exposure allows your body to obtain vitamin D. When compared to running, cycling is a low-impact sport, so you will be giving your knees a break instead of pounding the pavement. All you need is a decent pair of shoes, a good bike and a helmet.        Save the Planet        What is stopping you from spreading your exercise ambitions to others? Get a friend involved, or even the whole family. You’ll be motivated to cycle more often with the help of others, and it can even be fun! Chances are there is a cycling trail somewhere local to where you live. If you are lucky enough to be able to cycle to work or even to the shops, why not take advantage? This is especially helpful if you find it hard to fit exercise into your daily routine. You’ll be killing two birds with one stone. What’s more, you’ll be saving the environment from your car exhaust, and saving on the cost of fuel too. What could be better?        So while the days are longer and the weather is better, leave the gym and get moving! It will be a great addition to your fitness routine. top of page                 Keep in mind that research on these matters is on-going and is subject to change. The information presented is not intended as a substitute for medical treatment. It is intended to provide ongoing support of your healthy lifestyle practices.                   © Paula Mee 2010 Privacy Statement        Home page                Powered by go2web