7 amazing benefits of choosing to ride a bicycle.

Helps keep bones strong and flexible.

According to rehabilitation technician Tiet Ngoc Linh Chi, from the Day Treatment Unit - University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City - Campus 3, the body's parts are supported by muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Regular cycling positively enhances bone density, helping to protect and strengthen the skeletal system.

Additionally, the posture while cycling stimulates the muscles in the lower back. This strengthens the spine and stimulates the small muscles of the vertebrae. This helps reduce the risk of back pain and other problems.

In addition, having to use both feet and hands to balance the bike with your body weight while riding is excellent practice for developing overall body coordination.

People ride bicycles in the morning.

Improve cardiovascular health

Cycling at a moderate speed is very good for the heart, helping to improve the cardiovascular system and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Besides being good for the heart, cycling is also good for people with high blood pressure. Maintaining a daily cycling habit can prevent high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.

Helps to tone muscles

Cycling is great for toning skin and building muscle, especially in the lower half of the body such as the calves, thighs, hips, and back.

If you go a week without exercise, your muscle strength will decrease by 50%, potentially leading to long-term muscle weakness. Furthermore, lack of exercise can cause muscle aging, leading to muscle atrophy.

"During cycling, most of the body's muscles are activated, including the abdominal, shoulder, arm, and calf muscles, while also toning the muscles in the lower back and abdomen. This significantly strengthens and improves the efficiency of the muscular system," shared technician Linh Chi.

Good for people with arthritis.

Studies have shown that cycling is one of the best exercises for preventing arthritis. When cycling, the muscles in the thighs and lower legs help the joints move smoothly and flexibly, which is especially beneficial for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Helps with weight loss

Cycling can help burn stored fat and alter the balance of cholesterol in the body. This can lead to weight loss and lower cholesterol levels, thus protecting overall health.

"Cycling is very good for health, but it can be counterproductive if done excessively or incorrectly, potentially causing spinal curvature, injuries, etc. To minimize and prevent these harmful effects, it's important to practice correctly with moderate intensity right from the start," advises technician Linh Chi.

Reduce the risk of cancer.

Physical activities such as running or cycling can significantly reduce the incidence of diseases, including cancer. Studies show that people who engage in moderate to high-intensity physical activity in early and middle age have a lower risk of cancer than those who are less active.

Relax muscles, reduce pain.

According to technician Linh Chi, many studies have proven the effectiveness of cycling in pain control. It's an exercise that helps relax muscles and is very good at relieving psychological problems and pain caused by stress. Cycling helps stabilize the mental state of children and effectively reduces pain in adults.

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