Summary
Bicycling; excerpt from book 'The Wellness Encyclopedia'; includes related articles
Bicycling is an enjoyable way to achieve fitness. Tips on bicycling safety and comfort, posture, purchasing a bicycle, choosing a helmet and getting the most from a workout are given. Stationary bicycles are also profiled.See the full content of this document
Extract
Fitness comes in cycles.
Remember when you first learned to ride your bike without training wheels? As you pedaled down the sidewalk with the wind in your face, you felt almost as if you were flying.
If you'd like to experience that feeling again, go ahead! Bicycles aren't just for kids or hard-core athletes. They represent a great opportunity for shaping up aerobically while enjoying the outdoors. Cycling is one of the best forms of exercise: it gives the heart and circulatory system an outstanding aerobic workout; it can burn 400 to 700 calories per hour; and it conditions not only your legs but, if you ride a touring bike with drop handlebars,...See the full content of this document
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