June 2010

Could a bike be your best health investment ever?

Posted on June 24, 2010 at 8:14 am in

Many people find excess weight of perennial problem, difficult to address and sometimes impossible to solve. Some have tried jogging every morning, only to find the need to wake up very early burdensome. Going to the gym is an option, but an impossible one if you have deadlines almost every working day of the week. One solution to try is cycling, whether indoor or outdoor. Invest in a good bike for sunny weekends or buy a stationary bike that whole family can use in the morning or early evening.

Cycling is good all-around exercise, improving both endurance and aerobic capacity. It tones various muscle groups like the calves and thighs and strengthens the back. An hour of cycling can burn between 250 and 700 calories, depending on the intensity. It is also an excellent stress reducer. For those who may be

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