Is Cycling the New Fitness Craze?
Cycling is a healthy, low impact, and adaptable exercise that can be enjoyed at any age and as you may have noticed, it has become more popular over the last couple of years! Our innovative care strategies at Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness will help you find quick relief.
Why has it become so popular?
Gyms, studios, and other athletic programs have been closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, encouraging people to get outside and get active in new ways like walking, running, and cycling. Whether it’s for a casual ride through the park, a new fitness challenge, like a race, or just to try something new, people are motivated to get active with cycling and are loving it!
But there are more reasons people are getting into and sticking to cycling than just getting their physical activity fix. Cycling is:
- Time-efficient because it combines regular exercise with your everyday routine, like going to work or running errands.
- Low impact since cycling puts less weight and strain on the joints and ligaments, which makes it a good cardio exercise to complement rehabilitation programs for injuries of joints like the knee and ankle.
- Easy to learn and progress, and as intense and specific as you want it to be. For instance, you can ride for strength, mobility, endurance, fun… the list goes on!
No matter why you ride, the health benefits are sure to fuel your passion for the sport! Our trained physical therapists are dedicated to helping you achieve a pain-free life. Some of the many perks of cycling include:
- Improved cardiovascular and respiratory fitness
- Increased muscle strength and flexibility
- Improved joint mobility
- Improved posture and coordination
- Improved weight control
- Decreased stress levels, anxiety, and depression
- Prevention and management of disease. For example, Type 2 diabetes, heart attack and stroke, cancer, mental illness, arthritis
So what are you waiting for? Get out and ride! Contact us or book your appointment today at Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness.