Bi-cycling for Health

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Fun, Fitness, Family Time Part Of Bicycling Benefits
Cycling burns between 400 and 1,000 calories an hour, depending on the intensity of a ride and the rider’s weight. Individuals can modify the distance and intensity of a cycling workout to suit their fitness goals.
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Childhood obesity linked to air pollution from vehicles
This is why we need to change the way we travel and encourage daily bike commuting for a healthier city and generation. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/nov/04/childhood-obesity-linked-to-air-pollution-from-vehicles #commuting #biking #airpollution #healthycity #kidshealth #Childhoodobesity #cyclok #healthyliving #bicycling
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6 tips to start cycling and improve your heart health
Whether you’re looking to avoid public transport, get more exercise or improve your heart health, there’s never been a better time to take up cycling. https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/activity/cycling/tips-for-taking-up-cycling
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Cycling to work cuts your risk of dying by a fifth
Researchers at Glasgow University who studied 230,000 commuters over ten years found that, although cycling increased the chances of a significant injury by 45 per cent, it cut the risk of developing heart disease by 21 per cent and cancer by 11 per cent.
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Every single EU country will be more obese by 2030—except for one. Current cycling levels in the Netherlands are estimated by Utrecht University to prevent 6,500 premature deaths per year, saving the economy €19 billion; equal to 3% of the national GDP.
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Doctors could prescribe cycling to patients across UK
Doctors across the UK could soon be prescribing their patients time on the bike to improve their mental wellbeing.
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We need leaders to deal with climate change
There is no reason why Ireland cannot be a world leader when it comes to providing safe and accessible cycling and walking routes in cities — the only thing we are missing is the political will to act.
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#ClimatePlan2019 —10% transport funding for cycling promise given cautious welcome
Immediate measures to sharply increase the quality and frequency of public transport nationally, rapidly building cycling infrastructure, limit frequent flying and reduce car dependence and motorway speeds are the kinds of system changes now needed if we are in any way serious about treating this as a genuine ‘climate emergency’. #ClimatePlan2019 #ClimateEmergency
a man riding a bike down a road next to trees and text that reads, over a quarter of adults in the uk report having less than 30 minutes of physical activity
Whatever your current level of fitness, you can start cycling and improve your health, reduce your waistline and get fitter. Set goals, get healthy, start cycling! 🚴 #Cycling #HealthyLife #PhysicalActivity #Fitness #GettingFit #CycLok
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Majority of parents believe learning to ride a bike is ‘a vital life skill’ for children, study reveals
A study by Cycling UK has found 82% of parents have taught their children to ride a bike – with 70% claiming it’s a ‘vital life skill’ to learn.
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Which is a better cardio workout: running or cycling? | Life
Which is a better cardio workout: running or cycling? Cardio workouts are not created equal. Here, the two giants of cardio go head-to-head to see which makes for a better workout: two wheels or two feet: https://bit.ly/2PTZ8z9 #Cycling #Running #CardioWorkout #HealthyLife #ExercisePlan #CycLok
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Pedaling a bike has already been an enjoyable leisure activity, form of transportation, means of fresh air, and competitive sport for men, women, and children of all ages and athletic abilities. For all that, it is no wonder that more people are finding ways to incorporate biking into their daily lives.
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No matter where you live – downtown, the middle of the country or anywhere in between – there are lots of places you need to get to every day: work, school, appointments, shopping and so forth. Why not reclaim some of this time and turn it into an opportunity for fun, fresh air and fitness? Be your own means of transportation.
Beyond the physical impact, have you considered the effects cycling has on mental wellness? How does your brain benefit from balancing your body on two wheels while pedaling? Increase Memory, Medical Degree, Strong Bones, Medical Journals, Mood Enhancers, Disease Prevention, Sleep Pattern, Aerobic Exercise, Improve Mood
Get Moving: The mental benefits of bicycling | Jefferson City News-Tribune
Beyond the physical impact, have you considered the effects cycling has on mental wellness? How does your brain benefit from balancing your body on two wheels while pedaling?