Bicycling Health & Fitness Benefits to Men's Health and Women's Health
Let me preface my
comments here by saying this, "I am not a doctor, nor
am I a physical therapist."
That being
said, I would be remiss if I didn't point out the health benefits of
regular physical activity regardless of whether it is bicycling,
recumbent cycling or another activity. Under the care and supervision of
a doctor or someone in the field of occupational therapy or physical
therapy the as benefits of an exercise program are
far-reaching.
Exercise reduces
risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases;
and improves quality of life for people of all
ages. Additionally, regular exercise provides a myriad of health benefits for
both men's health and women's health including a more positive mental outlook and
increased energy levels.
A lot of people
tend to think of exercise as a strenuous workout rather than an
enjoyable physical activity. Increased physical activity doesn't need to
be overly strenuous for an individual to reap
significant health benefits. Even small increases from little or no
activity to light or moderate
activity - say, riding your bike for 30 minutes a day, will produce
measurable benefits.
Exercise
doesn't have to be a chore - in fact, the view can be quite pleasant.

View from a typical Recumbent Exercise Bike
Bicycling health and fitness benefits can be far reaching whether you're
enjoying the great outdoors or exercising in the comfort of your own
home with our stationary indoor recumbent exercise bike - the G Force RT
by LeMond Fitness
Indoor - Stationary Recumbent Exercise Bikes

View from Our Indoor Recumbent Exercise Bikes
If
your circumstances prevent you from riding your bike outdoors - don't
let that stop you from enjoying the health benefits of recumbent
cycling. You can still achieve the desired health and fitness benefits
of cycling with an indoor stationary recumbent exercise bike.
The Bicycle Man carries Some of the
Best Recumbent
Exercise Bikes.
XTerra Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bikes
LeMond Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bikes
Dave, our Recumbent Exercise Bike Sales Manager, and his wife have been riding the
exercise bikes for some time now and enjoy the convenience of being able
to ride this indoor - stationary recumbent bike whenever they want - in the comfort of their own
home - regardless of the weather.
You can visit our Recumbent Exercise Bike pages to learn more about our
stationary recumbent
exercise bike.
See also:
Recumbent Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness Benefits
Here's a sample calorie chart showing the number of calories burned
during various physical activities.
|
Chart of Calories Burned |
|
Activity (1 hour) |
130lbs |
155lbs |
190lbs |
225lbs |
|
Aerobics, general, low impact |
354 |
422 |
518 |
621 |
|
Aerobics, high impact |
413 |
493 |
604 |
715 |
|
Basketball, game |
472 |
563 |
690 |
837 |
|
Bicycling, 10-11.9 mph, light effort |
354 |
422 |
518 |
593 |
|
Bicycling, 12-13.9 mph, moderate effort |
472 |
563 |
690 |
891 |
|
Bicycling, 14-15.9 mph, vigorous effort |
590 |
704 |
863 |
1080 |
|
Bicycling, 16-19 mph, fast, racing |
708 |
844 |
1035 |
1220 |
|
Bicycling, >20 mph, very fast, racing |
944 |
1126 |
1380 |
1540 |
|
Bicycling, BMX or mountain |
502 |
598 |
733 |
864 |
|
Running, 6 mph (10 min mile) |
590 |
704 |
863 |
1026 |
|
Running, 10.9 mph (5.5 min mile) |
1062 |
1267 |
1553 |
1836 |
|
Walking, 2.0 mph, slow pace |
148 |
176 |
218 |
284 |
|
Walking, 3.0 mph, moderate pace, walking dog |
207 |
246 |
343 |
445 |
|
Walking, 4.0 mph, very brisk pace |
236 |
281 |
402 |
526 |
Health Facts:
National Center for Health Statistics states results from the
2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES),
using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 66
percent of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese.
Centers for Disease Control found that
"obesity and overweight are linked to the nation's number one
killer--heart disease--as well as diabetes and other chronic
conditions." A 1999 report also states that one reason for Americans'
sedentary lifestyle is that "walking and cycling have been replaced by
automobile travel for all but the shortest distances." (October 27, 1999
issue of the JAMA)
Stop in to see us and test ride our bikes and see what we are so excited about!
We care about you - Consult your physician if you plan to begin an
exercise regimen.
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