‘Burn fat, not fuel’
Health is Wealth. Do you believe in this statement ?
To be fit and healthy you need to be physically active. Regular physical activity can help protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes and arthritis. Riding your bicycle regularly is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young children to older adults. It is also fun, cheap and good for the environment. Cycling helps to promote greater physical, mental and social well-being as well as protecting the environment.
Cycling is also one of the most sustainable modes of transportation. Increased ridership reduces fossil fuel consumption and pollution, saves space, and improves public health and safety.
Berlin is better on a bicycle. The city is very flat, and it has a big network of bike paths. In the summer, it’s the best way to get around.
Every person who switches from driving a car to riding a bike ends up with a reduced personal carbon footprint, and lower carbon emissions. If cycling becomes a real and compelling alternative to other forms of transport — as it is in many Germany cities already — then achieving such a modal shift would be more likely. An improved bicycle network is an integral part of this and, if combined with a city’s other cycling needs, improved air quality could become a reality.
It only takes two to four hours a week to achieve a general improvement to your health. Cycling is:
- Low impact — it causes less strain and injuries than most other forms of exercise.
- A good muscle workout– cycling uses all of the major muscle groups as you pedal.
- Easy — unlike some other sports, cycling does not require high levels of physical skill. Most people know how to ride a bike and, once you learn, you don’t forget.
- Good for strength and stamina– cycling increases stamina, strength and aerobic fitness.
- As intense as you want– cycling can be done at very low intensity to begin with, if recovering from injury or illness, but can be built up to a demanding physical workout.
- A fun way to get fit– the adventure and buzz you get from coasting down hills and being outdoors means you are more likely to continue to cycle regularly, compared to other physical activities that keep you indoors or require special times or places.
- Time-efficient — as a mode of transport, cycling replaces sedentary (sitting) time spent driving motor vehicles or using trams, trains or buses with healthy exercise.
‘Burn fat, not fuel’ is the berliners mantra.
Cycling is an enjoyable way to stay healthy and in touch with the world around you.
If the weather is in your favor, hop on your bike and go the distance. Cycling is a wonderful way to explore your local area. And it beats the feeling of boredom that can come from repetitive workouts.
Joining a cycling club or group is an excellent way to grow your social circle, and if you’re new to riding — you’ll probably find all the maintenance and training advice you may have been looking for there, too.
If you wanna share your experiences, you can find me online in all your favorite places LinkedIn and Facebook. Shoot me a DM, a tweet, a comment, or whatever works best for you. I’ll be the one trying to figure out how to read books and get better at playing ping pong at the same time.
