Cycling is low impact like swimming is, so the energy boost doesn't come at a cost in terms of the impact on joints. More energy, of course, is likely to lead to better productivity and a happier mood. Based on our current GCC Insights data , if you include a little cycling this year you'll:.
Based on everything we measure, cyclists come out on top of non-cyclists. Oh, and if you think maybe you've left it a little late to get on a bike, cyclists in GCC are older than their non-cycling counterparts, which supports the idea that it's a great low-impact activity as you get a little older. See how we convert cycling distance into steps here. As we're contemplating the passage of time, researchers at King's College in London have found that older, amateur cyclists aged were physiologically and biologically much younger than their peers.
These older riders each cycled between 60 to kilometres in around six hours - a very gentle pace - and were then monitored closely for two days to assess areas such as their reaction times, memory, cardiovascular and endocrine functions, mood, appetite, energy levels and respiratory systems. Steve Harridge, the senior author of the study published in the Journal of Physiology, wrote: 'We had assumed that there is a linear straight line decline in physiology with ageing but that is very unlikely to be the case.
We're not saying we're reversing ageing but that cycling seems to optimize the ageing process. Remember when you used to get out on your bike as a kid and felt the road flying beneath your wheels? Remember that feeling of freedom and release? That doesn't get old. It's still there. Going for a ride still provides a massive, euphoric buzz.
Riding around corners and whizzing past things with the wind in your face makes you feel like a kid again. OK, so there you have it. The scientists have convinced me that cycling will add days to my life, and the child inside me has learned that it adds life to my days. Both are valuable lessons. Read more tips and insights about health and performance on the GCC's blog.
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Somewhere, the perfect bike is waiting for you. Bikes can make great little people movers. Cycling connects you to your neighborhood and the environment. It's way more social than you think it is. You don't even need to buy a bike in a lot of places. Cycling keeps burning calories even after you've stopped. Cycling gives you fresh perspective and connects you to your environment.
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Aerobics injuries are usually caused by trauma and overuse, but can be prevented by using the right techniques and equipment. Exercise can reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis, and improve joint mobility and strength. Exercise-induced asthma can be prevented with medication and by preparing for exercise and physical activity. Australian rules football is a physical contact sport that often results in injuries from tackling, kicking, running and constant competition for the ball.
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Try and find some like-minded friends or new acquaintances in your area, and next time you have a free day, enjoy a group ride together to explore your neighborhood further!
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