The benefits of riding your bike to work
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Are you tired and frustrated by sitting in traffic on your daily commute? Have you ever considered riding your bike to work?
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Are you tired and frustrated by sitting in traffic on your daily commute? Have you ever considered riding your bike to work?
Not only is cycling a great way to stay in shape and keep fit but there are also benefits to leaving the car at home and riding to work.
Some of the benefits of riding your bike include:
- Weight management – Bike riding burns off a significant amount of kilojoules, even if it’s at a moderate pace (depending on the duration of your journey). This may help to boost your metabolic rate for the day, and regulate your appetite to control food cravings.
- Increased energy levels – Cycling helps to boost your fitness and circulation, which can increase your stamina and energy levels. Exercise increases the heart’s ability to deliver oxygenated blood to the cells, keeping your fuel tank full. It’s also a vibrant and energising way to start your day.
- Cost savings – With the price of petrol sky-rocketing in recent years, commuting with your bike can save you some serious money. If you factor in the reduced depreciation and maintenance on your car, the savings are even greater. With all the extra exercise, you might even be able to save on the cost of a gym membership.
- Environmental benefits – Transport is a big contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Using cycling as a mode of transport, either all or part of the way to work each day, can help reduce the pollution that plays a part in global warming and climate change.
If you are going to give it a try, don’t forget to prioritize your safety, wear a helmet, use sun cream, and having a light for the trip home.
With a growing number of men already enjoying the benefits that cycling has to offer, why don’t you get on your bike and see what all the fuss is about.
Have you ever used a bicycle to get to work? Do you currently ride to work, and if so, what has been your experience?
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