We all know and appreciate that exercising is an important aspect of a balanced and healthy lifestyle, but for many of us, finding the energy and time, on top of work and life commitments, to exercise regularly can be a...
Cycling is a great activity for women, it is an enjoyable form of exercise which will improve their fitness and can help combat stress and depression. Despite there being a lot of myths out there about the effects cycling can...
Your alarm goes off, you get ready and it’s time to travel to work. It’s part of your daily life, but how you get to work can make a big difference. If you’re thinking about switching from bus, train or...
It’s no secret that cycling brings a whole range of physical and mental health benefits. It is a low-impact exercise that can help you lose weight, build muscle, and improve heart health and mental wellbeing. Plus, it’s an environmentally-friendly mode...
Whether it’s a lazy weekend ride with friends, or feeling those first rays of sun on your morning commute, there’s nothing like cycling to put a grin on your face and make you stand taller. But can a bike ride...
Cycling and walking are excellent forms of exercise, both of which generate significant health benefits. Choosing which one is best for commuting may come down to which is the most enjoyable. The more pleasure derived from an activity should see...
Cycling can reduce thigh and belly fat as well as benefiting the circulation of blood around the body, strengthening the heart and other muscles and increasing the metabolism. It is a low-resistance exercise which means it puts less pressure on...
Cycling is one of the healthiest activities you can do, however, there are still some persistent myths that suggest otherwise. Most of these are completely false, and in some cases the exact opposite is true! Read on as we bust...
Going for a bicycle ride is one of the best all-round examples of exercise you’ll get. I’ll bet you feel the instant gratification once your pedals start turning and your heart rate increases. And your increased efforts are rewarded instantly....
Cycling is well known to provide physical and mental health benefits. Overall wellbeing is helped by a positive boost to your mind, body and soul. Focusing on the body workout part, cycling is an aerobic, resistance activity which tones your...
If you’ve been asking yourself this question, the chances are that commuting to work by bike will be a new experience for you, and you may be wondering if your fitness level is high enough. Alternatively, you may not be...
Electric bikes have become hugely popular and are available across the globe. Not to mention that they are also a greener way to commute or travel than a car. But, is it cheating at cycling like some people claim or...
Sciatica. Sounds unpleasant doesn’t it? Well it won’t surprise you to know that it’s a dispassionate term from the medical world that accurately describes one of life’s many ‘pains in the rear’ (literally!) and sadly, does not relate to the...
Runners are always trying to improve their form. Whether it’s eating to enhance endurance, putting in extra hours at the gym, or becoming best friends with the bathtub and a bag of Epsom salts, most runners have tried it all. ...
You’ll know full well that the health benefits to cycling are as plentiful as they are varied: for starters, it burns calories, which will help if you’re trying to lose weight, it can lower your risk of cancer, and can...
During the peak of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, I dusted off my bike and running shoes and lost a good amount of weight, which you can read about here. Of course, when I was cycling...
Like almost everything we do in life, cycling – to a certain extent – contains an element of risk. Even if you choose to sit “safely” on the sofa and avoid all danger, you’re actually taking the biggest risk. After...
Ever wanted to know exactly how much good making your commute by bike is doing to your body? Well, thanks to this cycling weight loss calculator below, you can see just how many calories you’ve burnt while riding: Cycling Calories...
In recently published findings, research by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has shown a significant reduction in cancer incidents and mortality rates in people that cycle to work. As the Government continues its efforts to encourage greener transport...
Given the coronavirus-enforced lockdown has left me with little else to do for the most part, back in April I thought, what better time to lose a little weight and boost my fitness than when the pubs are closed and...
Almost any repeated exercise makes both physiological and mental changes. Commuting by bike is no exception. I am sure we are all more mindful now than ever of World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance. One of its key tenets is showing...
Did you know how much exercise the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends for adults? They say adults (18-64) should do at least 150 minutes of “moderate” exercise per week, or at least 75 minutes of “vigorous” exercise. And it’s really...
It affects an estimated seven to ten million people worldwide. It can cause tremors in your body, loss of movement, and changes in your speech and writing, among countless other devastating symptoms. And it can’t be cured. Living with Parkinson’s...
Cardio, or cardiovascular exercise, is any physical activity that gets your heart rate high and increases blood circulation. The main goal of performing cardio is to shed off excess fat since you’re moving your body. Among various forms of cardio,...
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