Benefits of Riding Bicycle and Walking

Physical exercise is beneficial to health. All of us know this. There are many forms of exercise. Walking and riding bicycle are the two well-known physical exercises. These exercises have many health benefits. Let us know some of the benefits-

Riding Bicycle:

Riding bicycle decreases High Blood Pressure. It saves the body from the risk of Heart attack and Stroke. Besides this, there are many benefits of riding bicycle daily. So, many people take this habit as a part of their daily exercise. In an article, The Times of India has written why riding bicycle is essential.

Oxygen can reach the skin while riding or paddling bicycle. It helps to keep the skin fresh.

A study says, about 500 calories sheds if anybody ride a bicycle for one hour at 14 miles per hour. It also helps to reduce the risk of diabetes.

Are you suffering from Arthritis? Ride bicycle. It helps the movement of the joints of the knees. It increases the strength of muscles. But before riding bicycle, consult with a specialist doctor.

Regular riding bicycle reduce the risk of hypertension. Even it helps to eliminate stress.

According to a study, sleeping problems decrease if anyone ride bicycle 20 to 30 minutes daily.

Walking:

All of us know, walking is good for health. Regular walking keeps our heart fit, loses weight, and reduces stress. How much time you are spending in walking is also important for keeping your mind and body fit. If you walk for 30 minutes to 1 hour, you will realize the benefits of it by yourself.

A popular Indian lifestyle website Boldsky has written in their health section how 30, 40 or 60 minutes walking be beneficial to us.

Many studies shows, our mind remains fresh if we walk 30 minutes daily. Our mental pressure and stress are reduced. Our brain releases serotonin, the happy hormone, if we walk regularly. Blood circulation increases through the brain. In regular walking, body becomes relaxed. Walking for 30 minutes daily keeps the heart fit too. It helps to eliminate fat from blood and reduces the risk of heart attack.

Walking three days regularly for 40 minutes each day in a week increases memory and attention power. Regular walking protects the part of the brain that thinks and plans.

You will not be obese if you walk 60 minutes daily. The excess calories are spent by walking. If you walk one mile everyday, about 100 calories will be spent.

Do you know, if you walk 75 minutes daily in a week only, your life expectancy will increase at least two years? Yes, different studies say, walking for 75 minutes helps to increase life expectancy.