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Biking for Your Mental Health & to Have Fun!

September 27, 2022 offered by FLTC

Fall is the perfect time of year to hop on your bike and go for a spin as temps are not too hot and not too cold in most parts of the country.

There are many benefits of cycling for both one’s physical and mental health so more and more people are giving it a try these days. The following are some of the biggest benefits of cycling:

Can Promote Weight Loss

Riding a bike every day, or multiple days of the week is a great way to burn calories. If you have kids, think about enjoying bike rides with them. If you live close enough to work, ride your bike a few days a week instead of driving!

May Lower Cholesterol

According to a meta-analysis of 300 studies, indoor cycling boosted HDL (good) cholesterol levels while lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels. Improving cholesterol levels can boost your cardiovascular health, reducing your chances of stroke and heart attack. Riding outdoors can also help you get some sunshine and boost your vitamin D levels.

Improves Mental Health And Optimizes Brain Power

Research has shown that cycling not only reduces feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety, it can also improve cognitive functioning in older adults. And, because biking helps your body to release endorphins – those “feel-good hormones” – just 10 minutes can help put you in a good mood!

And as if these benefits weren’t good enough, cycling is low impact, so even those with joint problems can cycle with no issues.

Fueling Your Body Properly for Cycling

This month, be sure to give your body the proper nutrients before heading out for a bike ride. Your body will need protein, healthy fats, and vitamins and minerals to power your workout. We recommend eating the following foods:

  • Fatty fish
  • Beets
  • Berries (especially blueberries)
  • Avocados
  • Grass fed / free-range meats
  • Eggs
  • Oatmeal

Be sure to get your loved ones involved in this energy boosting activity!

SOURCES:

  • https://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth
  • https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/cycling-benefits
  • https://www.eatthis.com/best-foods-better-workout-results/

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