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Cycling
for Health
Weight reduction, improved cardio,
stress relief - what's not to like?
BY JOSEPH PATRUNO, MD,
CHIEF WELLNESS OFFICER, VALLEY PREFERRED
" The bike will
transform anyone
who is willing to
let it happen. "
- Ina-Yoko Teutenberg,
former road bicycle racer
Many of us were able to discover,
or perhaps rediscover, bicycle riding
during the pandemic as we sought
out activities we could do alone that
would help us stay fit. If there is any
silver lining to the last 14 months, a
wider application of, and appreciation
for, cycling may be one of them. In
many other countries across the globe,
cycling is integrated into daily life
unlike in the United States where
it is primarily considered a leisure
sport. From Thailand to Sweden, it
is accepted and integral as a means
of transportation to and from work
and school, and for doing errands.
For this reason, clinical studies on
the health benefits of cycling have
mostly been conducted outside of
the United States and fall into three
categories: cycling indoors in a gym,
as outdoor exercise, and as a regular,
daily activity such as commuting.
While study results may be unique for
each category because each involves
different time spans, intensity, and
frequency, the benefits are similar.
The crux is that cycling is an aerobic
activity that gets your heart, blood
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