Helps bones stay strong and flexible

Rehabilitation technician Tiet Ngoc Linh Chi, Day Treatment Unit - University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Facility 3, said that body parts are supported together by muscles, tendons and ligaments. Regular cycling helps to increase bone density, helping to protect and increase the strength of the skeletal system.

In addition, the cycling posture will stimulate the muscles in the lower back. This will also strengthen the spine and can stimulate the small muscles of the vertebrae. This helps reduce the risk of back pain and other problems.

In addition, having to use both legs and arms to keep the bike balanced with your body weight while riding is a great exercise for your whole body's coordination.

Improve cardiovascular health

Cycling at a moderate pace is good for the heart, helping to improve the cardiovascular system, as well as reducing the risk of coronary heart disease.

In addition to being good for the heart, cycling is also good for people with high blood pressure. Maintaining a daily cycling habit can prevent high blood pressure and avoid stroke.

Helps firm muscles

Cycling is great for toning and building muscle, especially in the lower half of the body like the calves, thighs, hips and back.

If you do not exercise for a week, it will reduce the strength of the muscular system by 50% and can cause long-term muscle weakness. In fact, not exercising is the cause of muscle aging, causing the muscles to shrink.

"During cycling, most of the body's muscles will be activated such as the abdomen, shoulders, arms, calves..., while also toning the muscles in the waist and abdomen. This makes the muscular system stronger and more effective," technician Linh Chi shared.

Good for people with arthritis

Studies have shown that cycling is one of the best exercises to prevent arthritis. When cycling, the muscles in the thighs and lower legs help the joints move smoothly and flexibly, which is especially good for patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Helps lose weight

Cycling can help burn stored fat and change the cholesterol balance in the body. This will reduce body weight and lower cholesterol to protect the body's health.

"Cycling is very good for your health, but it will be counterproductive if you ride too much and in the wrong way, it can cause spinal curvature, injury... To limit and prevent these harmful effects, you need to pay attention to practicing properly with moderate intensity right from the start of practicing this sport," technician Linh Chi recommends.

Reduce the risk of cancer

Physical activity such as running or cycling can significantly reduce the risk of diseases including cancer. Studies show that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity in early and middle age have a lower risk of cancer than those who are sedentary.

Muscle relaxation, pain relief

According to technician Linh Chi, many studies have proven that cycling is effective in pain control. This is an exercise that helps relax muscles and is very good in relieving psychological problems and pain caused by stress. Cycling helps stabilize children's psychology and effectively reduces pain in adults.