{"id":4247,"date":"2024-04-16T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T09:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=4247"},"modified":"2024-04-16T09:30:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T09:30:11","slug":"how-to-turn-a-bike-ride-into-a-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=4247","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn a Bike Ride Into a Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cycling isn\u2019t just fun. It can also deliver big fitness gains with the right gear and strategy.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no better way to take in a perfect spring day than from a bike. The songbirds are back, the daffodils are blooming and your dusty 10-speed is looking for a rider.<\/p>\n

But hopping on a bike can be more than a way to pass a pleasant afternoon; cycling can also give your fitness level<\/a> a powerful boost without straining your joints, preparing you for higher-impact sports like running or tennis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a reason cycling is the gold standard for people rehabbing knee injuries,\u201d said Seth Forman, a sports performance trainer in New Jersey.<\/p>\n

Research<\/a> suggests cycling can improve cardiovascular health, which in turn<\/a> lowers cancer mortality. That said, riding is not a perfect form of exercise. While it\u2019s excellent cardio, it won\u2019t boost bone health<\/a> as much as sports like running, because your weight is supported by the bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cYou need to supplement with resistance training<\/a> to fill in the gaps,\u201d Mr. Forman said.<\/p>\n

But you don\u2019t need to invest hundreds of dollars in Lycra to take your Saturday fun ride up a few notches to become a workout. You just need the right bike, gear and training approach.<\/p>\n