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8 amazing health benefits of cycling you cannot ignore in winter

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Cycling is beginner-friendly, affordable, and adaptable. It fits into various lifestyles, whether as a indoor exercise, or leisurely outdoor activity

Cycling for health

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Cycling is a great aerobic exercise that helps in achieving fitness goals. Those who commute by cycle meet the recommended physical activity level

Fitness

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Cycling produces no emissions, reduces urban congestion, requires minimal space, and supports sustainable transportation. It is also cost effective

Eco-friendly

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Cycling is a low-impact exercise. It is joint-friendly and ideal for older adults or people recovering from surgeries, such as knee or hip replacements

Low-impact exercise

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It supports mental health by reducing anxiety and depression. It boosts mood and improves cognitive abilities, like memory, focus, problem-solving skills

Mental health

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Cycling improves lung health. It reduces the risks of respiratory infections like COVID-19. It supports those with chronic lung conditions such as COPD

Lung health

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Cycling helps in weight loss. It increases metabolic rate, burns calories, and builds muscle. Moderate cycling burns around 300 calories per hour,

Weight loss goals

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Regular cycling lowers blood pressure. Studies reveal that it reduces 4.3% after 3 months and 11.8% after 6 months, and is good for your heart 

Lowers blood pressure

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You can adopt cycling as a fitness routine to enjoy its health benefits. Cycling improves heart health, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease

Healthy heart

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