{"id":227,"date":"2021-07-09T18:10:08","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T18:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlimitedbiking.com\/blog\/?p=227"},"modified":"2022-06-30T08:31:57","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T12:31:57","slug":"biking-for-your-health-8-reasons-why-you-should-definitely-take-a-ride-with-unlimited-biking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unlimitedbiking.com\/blog\/leisure-travel\/biking-for-your-health-8-reasons-why-you-should-definitely-take-a-ride-with-unlimited-biking\/","title":{"rendered":"Biking for your health: 8 reasons why you should definitely take a ride with Unlimited Biking!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everybody knows biking is great fun, but did you know it is also very good for your health? We would like to present you eight healthy facts about biking. So let\u2019s start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. It is a very good training for your heart<\/strong><br>If you ride at moderate speed five times a week for at least 30 minutes, your heart will be relieved and your blood circulation will increase. In the long run not only the blood pressure, but also the risk of vasoconstriction decreases. This reduces the risk of heart attack by up to 50 percent, according to the \u201cWorld Health Organization\u201d (WHO).<br>The heart muscle also benefits: In the medium to long term, it can become more efficient and can pump more blood through the body. The heart works more efficiently overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Strengthens the lungs<\/strong><br>Whoever pedaling fills the lungs evenly with oxygen and strengthens his respiratory muscles. The regular exercise in the fresh air promotes the immune system, thus protecting against infections.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unlimitedbiking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/UB-Girls-1.4-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Strengthens the back<\/strong><br>Common cause of back pain: lack of exercise and inappropriate stress on the back muscles. Cycling works gently. The rhythmic pedaling promotes the metabolism of the disc, the muscle structure stabilizes the spine, especially in the lumbar region. This relieves tension early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Activates happiness hormones<\/strong><br>After 30 to 40 minutes of endurance sports such as cycling, the body releases endorphins and serotonin \u2013 quite naturally. Against the happiness hormones negative thoughts have no chance, they also make us more resistant to stress. Studies also showed that patients could reduce anxiety and depression when they exercising regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Builds Musculature<\/strong><br>From age 30, the muscles shrink \u2013 about one pound of muscle mass turns into fat per year due to age. Regular cycling stops this development. The good thing: It trains almost all of the body\u2019s musculature \u2013 the leg muscles, the core muscles of the abdomen and back (which also absorbs shocks) and the shoulder-arm muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Protects the joints<\/strong><br>Sitting \u2013 during the work and even at home. Exercise is often too short and this is bad for the joints. Cycling is the ideal balance. The circular, regular leg movement optimally supplies the articular cartilage to the knee and hip with oxygen, thereby also protecting against osteoarthritis. And because the saddle carries 70 to 80 percent of the body weight, biking costs the knee joints significantly less than jogging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Train the coordination<\/strong><br>Whether sudden evasive maneuvers, changing speeds or slippery roads \u2013 again and again there are new situations in Central Park, to which we have to respond correctly and quickly. The sense of balance also benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Choose Unlimited Biking<\/strong><br>We from Unlimited Biking have everything you need for a healthy bike tour full of fun. Why should you choose us?<br>\u2013 We provide all necessary equipment for a safe and fun outing \u2013 helmet,<br>basket, bike lock and illustrated map of Central Park.<br>\u2013 You can choose between a guided bike tour or the classic bike rental.<br>\u2013 We keep well maintained Cannondale bikes for men, women and<br>children.<br>\u2013 We offer group discounts based on the number of people renting.<br>\u2013 Our prices are unmatched and we\u2019re located only three blocks from<br>Central Park!<br>\u2013 We have the largest fleet of bicycles in town!<br>Come visit us in our 7 stores in Manhattan and discover New York City by bikes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you think that sounds great? We would be very happy to see you soon in one of our store locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Happy Biking!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in our bike rental? Book your bike now:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unlimitedbiking.com\/new-york\/rentals\/\">https:\/\/www.unlimitedbiking.com\/new-york\/rentals\/<\/a><br>Join our guided tours:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unlimitedbiking.com\/new-york\/tours\/\">https:\/\/www.unlimitedbiking.com\/new-york\/tours\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unlimitedbiking.com\/\">Unlimited Biking<\/a><br>56 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019<br>(212) 749-4444<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everybody knows biking is great fun, but did you know it is also very good for your health? We would like to present you eight healthy facts about biking. So let\u2019s start. 1. 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