Cycling: A Personal Note On Fitness And Fitness

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Cycling is one of the most effective exercises to get fit and burn body fat once done consistently.
I go to the gym 4-5 days per week and always take the bike with me, instead of driving. This is a great way to keep fit and lean.
It normally just takes me 10-12 minutes to arrive at the gym, that’s only a 5 kilometer bike ride away.
So by the time I arrive at the gym, I don’t have to worry about parking. I just park the bike outside the gym, then quickly tog out, then get stuck into my workout (all warmed as well!). I usually cycle at a moderate intensity. The last thing I want is to be out of breath in the gym with not enough energy to complete a 90 minute workout.
The only day I don't cycle to the gym is on leg day. I do an killer leg workout, …show more content…

There's no fun in that! The same goes for running on a treadmill. I'm not knocking people who do it, I do it myself every once in a while, but not as often as most people do.
I'd rather hop on my bike and breath the fresh air into my lungs and enjoy the scenery as I peddle along.
Personally, I enjoy the challenge of cycling up steep hills and speeding on an open road.
I know a guy who only uses his car to get to the gym every day. He only lives 3 kilometres from the gym and yet he spends €30 a week on petrol and sometimes has a hard time finding a parking spot.
So when you add that up, he spends €80 euro a week and in a year that’s €960 and that doesn't include the costs of tax and insurance.
I guess people get more comfort out of doing things the easier way, than doing things that require more effort (cycling).
People sometimes offer me a lift to the gym and that's great, but unless it's a wet and windy day, I much prefer to …show more content…

Bike Maintenance
Since I use my bike most days of the week, It needs to be repaired once or twice a month. It's quite common to run into issues such as getting a flat tire or brake problems.
If I can't fix the problem myself, I usually leave it with a bicycle mechanic.
There's one right next to the gym I go to and he only charges €10 to repair a flat tire, which is okay.
But it's always a good idea to keep a spare tube/tire if you know how to change a flat tire yourself.
Cycling Benefits • Cycling is a great exercise for building stamina and is great for building up your leg muscles.
• It will help you burn a lot of calories, keep your body fat low and increase your metabolism even after your done. Definitely helps in getting ripped abs.
• Cycling will also improve your immune system due to the increased in oxygen and blood circulation in your body.
• Improved your mental health, due to both endorphin's and dopamine levels released during and after cycling.
• Cycling targets a variety of muscles with each pedal stroke, including lower back, obliques, glutes and hamstrings.
So what kind of bike do I use?
Flat-Bar Road

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