Today the sport is becoming more and more popular. Good physical shape is an integral part of a successful person. Maintaining physical condition can be done in different ways. But perhaps only cycling can fit into your daily routine so perfectly that it will not only not take extra time, but also save it. It’s about commuting to work. If you have such an opportunity, don’t miss it.

In principle, the level of your fitness is not important: cycling is suitable for almost everyone, with rare exceptions. In this article, we will consider the benefits and possible harms of cycling.

How useful is a bicycle?
Mood improvement. Cycling releases endorphins and adrenaline, hormones that affect a person’s emotional state. A bike ride will definitely invigorate you and raise the general emotional background. And skiing in winter is no exception.
Increase endurance and strengthen muscles. In the process of cycling, many muscles are trained, including stabilizing muscles. The gluteal muscles and leg muscles are especially effectively trained. With regular trains, you will quickly feel the result.
Weight loss. Losing weight is very easy. Cycling is much easier physically, and not as tiring for the nervous system as, for example, long-distance running. With a gradual increase in loads, you yourself will not notice how to “melt” those extra pounds.
Increase in lung volume. Under normal conditions, the lungs work at about 50-70%, while cycling – at 100%. Bicycle rides are especially useful for smokers: the lungs are ventilated, toxic substances that enter the bloodstream when smoking are removed. To achieve a positive effect, you should avoid driving on busy highways and near them. The best choice is trips in nature.
Cycling is an excellent prevention of vegetovascular dystonia, anemia, varicose veins, problems with the vestibular apparatus and headaches. Fast blood circulation improves brain function.
Vision improvement. Cycling won’t fix vision problems, but it can make a big difference. If you are already an experienced cyclist, then when riding, you can train your eye muscles: focus your vision first on distant objects, and then on near ones. Very often the reason visual impairment are spasms that occur when working at a computer. Cycling is a great opportunity to relax your muscles and train your peripheral vision.
Temper the body and strengthen the immune system.
Do not eat before the trip. As with any other physical activity, it is desirable that the stomach be empty. If you drive in the morning, you can still take a light breakfast.
Distribute the load, monitor the condition of the knee joints
If you have a long trip, take enough water with you. It is very useful to have a drink 20-30 minutes before leaving.
If you plan to ride at a fast pace, warm up well. This is especially true for trips in winter, when the likelihood of injury increases significantly.
Optimally adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel. Give yourself maximum comfort. Cycling improves sexual potential, but if the seat is not properly adjusted, it can have the opposite effect.
Joint diseases.
Anemia causing loss of consciousness.
Damage to the vessels of the brain.
Severe diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Impaired coordination.
Tips for beginner cyclists
Do not eat before the trip. As with any other physical activity, it is desirable that the stomach be empty. If you drive in the morning, you can still take a light breakfast.
Distribute the load, monitor the condition of the knee joints
If you have a long trip, take enough water with you. It is very useful to have a drink 20-30 minutes before leaving.
If you plan to ride at a fast pace, warm up well. This is especially true for trips in winter, when the likelihood of injury increases significantly.
Optimally adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel. Give yourself maximum comfort. Cycling improves sexual potential, but if the seat is not properly adjusted, it can have the opposite effect.
Contraindications
Joint diseases.
Anemia causing loss of consciousness.
Damage to the vessels of the brain.
Severe diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Impaired coordination.
Even if there are one or more contraindications, it is far from a fact that you are forbidden to ride a bicycle. But it is obvious that it is worth consulting a doctor.
Harm from bicycle
Perhaps the only negative effect of cycling on the body is the load on the tendons and joints. Do not immediately overcome the maximum distance. Like any workout, cycling requires a gradual increase in load. Cyclists who follow the basic rules in 99% of cases do not encounter any problems.
Riding a bike will bring a lot of pleasure and emotions that you have not experienced before. Don’t deny yourself this great opportunity.