The benefits of cycling finally got their dues during lockdown, when the number of people going for a ride increased by 200% on weekends and 100% on weekdays . Michelle Keegan also took it up, telling WH : ‘I got into cycling, and I’ve never been into cycling in my life,’ she told us. ‘I didn’t even know what cleats were. I really got into it, and I really, really enjoyed it.’
Back then, it was all about outdoor cycling, but the beauty of cycling (and one of the biggest benefits) is that it takes so many different forms; maybe you’re one of said people who swears by getting outdoors for long countryside rides, while some of you might live for intervals on the Peloton parked in your living room, or the exercise bike at your local gym. Whichever shape your cycling sessions take, know that the benefits of cycling apply to all. Here are 10 reasons to consider taking it up in 2023. On your bike. Cycling can take on many forms. 1. It’s a low-impact form of cardio
Loui Fazakerley, a sports performance coach and keen cyclist at It’s Only A Hill , tells us: ‘Cycling, as a low-impact workout , is much easier on the joints and your skeletal system than most cardio workouts , like running and HIIT workouts that involve jumps such as burpees . But cycling is still a great cardio workout for your lungs.’
And you don’t necessarily need to get outdoors; one 2019 […]
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