9 Things That Make Cycling Such A Great Sport And Pastime

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9 Things That Make Cycling Such A Great Sport And
Pastime
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• If youre looking to get fit and healthy without
  putting too much strain on your aging joints,
  cycling could prove to be the ultimate sport and
  pastime. Low-impact and with a whole host of
  benefits, you can exercise your muscles, improve
  the mobility of your joints and boost your
  cardiovascular health, all while in the saddle.
• With so many places to cycle, and the best road
  bike brands to choose from, pedaling your way to
  fitness couldnt be easier or more accessible.

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• Here are 9 things that make cycling such a
  fantastic sport and pastime
• When you cycle, you improve the flow of blood to
  the brain, which can be instrumental in helping
  you solve problems, and come up with new ideas
  whether in your zwork life, or personal.
• Even a short bicycle ride a day can be
  instrumental in helping you getting a better
  nights sleep. By syncing your bodys circadian
  rhythm and banishing stress hormones that can be
  a barrier to restorative sleep, you can enjoy a
  deeper slumber, with just a 20 to 30 minute bike
  ride.

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• Physical activity is proven to improve vascular
  health, which in turn, gives your sex drive a
  boost.
• Cycling every day while pregnant can improve your
  mood and even make labor easier. Additionally, it
  will lower the chances of your baby becoming
  obese as they grow, by as much as 50. Just
  exercise caution when cycling if heavily
  pregnant, and only do so at the advice of your
  physician.
• Cycling also has social benefits, and even if you
  dont join a local cycling club (of which there
  are usually at least one), youre bound to meet
  other cyclists and cycling enthusiasts as youre
  out and about.

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• Regular cycling can help you achieve
  invigorating highs that will turn you from a
  Sunday cyclist, into a daily addict who cant get
  enough of their two wheels!
• Constipated or suffering from irregular bowel
  movements? Cycling can help! Taking a regular
  form of exercise such as cycling can help
  increase your bowel movements and make them
  softer and less painful to pass who wouldnt
  want that?
• By the time we reach the age of 30, our minds
  struggle to remember things like we did when we
  were younger, but with regular daily exercise
  such as cycling, you can help the brain build new
  cells in the hippocampus the area of the brain
  that has control over memory. By increasing the
  flow of blood and oxygen to the brain, you just
  might find yourself able to remember more.

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• By decreasing the amount of fat in your body and
  improving your overall muscle strength and
  flexibility, bicyclists can help protect
  themselves from such serious diseases as cancer,
  heart attacks, obesity and arthritis among
  others.
• If after reading this, you want to jump on your
  bicycle and cycle towards a greener future and a
  healthier you, youll find plenty of top bicycle
  brands in the world to choose from, which will
  guarantee you a smoother, more enjoyable
  experience in the saddle.