Cycling has been enjoyed by many people since the 19th Century. Cycling 
was first popular in Europe, and later in North America. Shortly after, 
cycling gained popularity throughout the remainder of the world.  
Cycling is primarily used as a mode of transportation. One can also use 
cycling for recreation and sport.
Many people from various communities and backgrounds, use cycling for
 recreation and fitness. Cycling is very enjoyable and being such, has 
made many people more fit and in better health. We often see people 
riding a bike, at most hours of the day. Cycling is great for 
cardiovascular improvement and general level of fitness.
As an exercise, cycling provides many benefits for young and old.  
Cycling can tone and shape the muscles of the body, it can strengthen 
and tighten the muscles,decrease fat content in the thighs, calves and 
hips. Cycling can also reduce cellulite in the thighs, and is less 
stressful on all the joints in use for the exercise. Cycling is an 
excellent form of aerobic exercise.
Cycling can also improve your 
body's resistance to diseases, such as Heart Disease and Diabetes, 
because it lowers blood pressure and reduces stress. Also, cycling can 
also assist the distribution of the nutrients in your blood, by 
increasing your blood flow and helping to maintain the health of our 
arteries.  All in all, cycling has become a very important activity in 
our life. Hopefully, with proper care and attitude, we can enjoy cycling
 as a form of recreational exercise, as a sport and as a mode of 
personal transportation, for our entire life.
[source: Cycling, Longevity and Health]
Photo courtesy of Putri Indah
[source: Cycling, Longevity and Health]
Photo courtesy of Putri Indah
Editorial: Benedict Thibault | London, Ontario - Canada
 


 
