Vinod C Dixit
Today we need to bring the benefits of using the bicycle in order to promote health, better environment and sustainable development by bringing people together for a common cause.
We all are aware that the bicycle is a mode of transport that is affordable, environment friendly, reliable and is an uncomplicated sustainable means of transport. History of Cycling Once the first bicycles were made, people wanted to know how fast they could go. In 1817, a German named Baron Carl von Drais made one of the first bicycle called the running machine. This machine allowed people to move around with a faster speed and an increased range. Bicycles are traditionally thought of as the transport of choice for students and people who cannot afford a car. However, bicycles are fast becoming “the new golf” for the wealthy. Unfortunately, many people think bicycles are for kids and often overlook the positive physical and psychological health benefits of cycling. According to survey, it states that one should be burning at least 8,400 kilojoules (about 2,000 calories) a week through exercise. Steady cycling burns about 1,200 kilojoules (around 300 calories) per hour. Mental health conditions such as depression, stress and anxiety can be reduced by regular cycling.
For a long time now, the bicycle has been recognised as a sustainable mode of transportation that is simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and enhances urban mobility and access. Cycling has been proved to be one of the most effective exercises, to shed off those extra calories and get rid of flabby abs. Even a small amount of cycling can prove to be good enough to boost your metabolism level, thereby fastening your weight loss program. It minimizes the risk of coronary heart disease. Essentially an aerobic exercise, it gives your heart, blood vessels and lungs a workout, thereby reducing the risk of heart problems. It raises your heart rate and gets the blood pumping round your body, and it burns calories, limiting the chance of your being overweight. Cycling enhances the overall fitness level of a person. It makes you breathe deeper and perspire more, thereby leading to a feeling of enhanced body temperature. Doctor also advises that a few miles of cycling per day assure trimmer and toned muscles. This is because our upper thigh muscles, backside and calf muscles all get to workout.
In most of the cities, many people have started using vehicles to get to their offices and most likely spend the whole day seated, working. IN most busy cities there are cycle lanes so even if there is heavy congestion, you don't have to get stuck in the middle of it. As a result it is a much more relaxing way of commuting to and from work and you don't have to worry about hours of extra time being added onto your journey if you get stuck in major traffic.
Cycle is a boon to those who live in cities. They have many chances to enjoy the nature. It is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young children to older adults. It is mainly an aerobic activity, which means that our heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a workout. Simply cycling to and from work or to the shops everyday is enough to keep you happy and healthy. Don't we think everyone should embrace cycling to achieve the required level of physical exercise ?
