I came across an article in an Italian Medical Website of the benefits of riding a bike. I have used Google Translate, which is not perfect, but helps to understand the meaning of what was written in Italian. Here is the article, enjoy:
"Bike, how many benefits!
Ride benefits the heart, lowers blood pressure and helps in losing the extra pounds
Sports, as we know, takes effort and constant commitment. So why not choose
an activity that is able to combine fun and fitness? The two wheels are in fact, the ideal entertainment that allows anyone, from children to the elderly, to remain
in excellent health without having to undergo grueling workouts.
HEART AND NOT SOLO But what are the benefits of cycling? Surely the first part of the body that benefits exercise bike is the heart. The heart muscle in fact through a constant activity is able to become stronger and more resistant to fatigue. Thanks to that the heart rate decreases and also the pressure is lowered. Therefore, the bicycle can be considered a true natural anti-hypertensive! And the benefits do not end there. Capillaries function is also improved . It is indeed able to improve venous and lymphatic circulation in the lower limbs, helping to prevent the formation of swollen legs.
And what of the muscles? Through this wonderful sport you can tone up, not swell too much, calves, buttocks and lower back muscles of the spine.
SLIMMING RIDING- Have you ever seen a professional cyclist with a few extra pounds? Absolutely No. The bicycle is the fact slimming sport par excellence. The two wheels are an aerobic sport and then indicated for those who want to lose weight. The body begins to burn fat after about 20-25 minutes of activity physics. The calories burned depend on the intensity of the ride, the length and difficulty of the course. A.D
a good pace, or what allows us still to have a short chat every now and then, they will burn about 400 calories per hour. But be careful to constancy. Only with regular activity and proper nutrition you can lose weight.

JOINTS ARE PROTECTED- The peculiarity of the position that it assumes when you pedal makes sure that the Cycling is also recommended for people suffering from conditions such as low back pain. More than 50% of body weight in fact you
download on the buttocks and on the saddle without stressing the knees, hip and ankles. This is why it is a suitable sports even the aged and with a few extra pounds.

FEW PRECAUTIONS- Although the bike, as we have seen, does not have the particular
contraindications, it is useful to remember that before starting a physical activity should consult their doctor. In fact if you have never done sport it is important to proceed in stages. In order to avoid overexertion is advisable to get a heart rate monitor, a tool also sold in pharmacies, through which it is You can monitor and calculate the heart rate in relation to 'intensity of effort.

Daniele Banfi"

team_ssr wrote on 09/04/16 at 9:28pm:



Quit Crashing.