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Bicycling Health & Fitness Benefits to Men's Health and Women's Health

 

The Bicycle Man is not interested in writing health and fitness articles - nor do we desire to hype the benefits of our bikes and recumbent bikes. The truth of the matter is that the health benefits of regular physical activity, regardless of whether it is bicycling or another activity, 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.

 

Scenic view from a bike ride in Allegany County

View from a Recumbent Exercise Bike

 

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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BICYCLE MAN (LLC) Peter Stull, President
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570 Main Street, Alfred Station NY 14803
Phone: 607-587-8835

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