Why It's Time You Start Cycling (And Some Tips You'll Need)

There are many ways that we can get our daily exercise and there are plenty of people that love what they do. However, there are a huge number of people that don't exercise at all which can end up being hugely detrimental to your life longevity and the way in which we live. We can all start somewhere and even if you are exercising already you should try and look for something else to do now and then, even if it's just a little bit of a shakeup. Cycling is an incredible form of exercise and something we should all be doing on a weekly basis and here's why.

Firstly, I think it's important to state that cycling is such an exciting sport, and depending on your skill level you can really push yourself to do some incredible things. Race down hills and climb mountains, or take to the roads and see how fast you can cycle 50 miles. The possibilities are endless and it will excite your mind once you submerge yourself. The one thing you have to be careful of when riding is having an accident, especially if you're on the road. It's known that cyclists have accidents and when they happen on the roads, it's usually down to the driver of a motor vehicle and not the cyclist themselves. If this is the case, then you should take no mercy and get as much out of the situation as possible, lessons need to be learned when it comes to road and cyclist safety and if the only way is by taking them to court after an accident, well so be it. Always seek professional help from someone that's based on the state you are in, whether it's your home state or somewhere else as they will know the law much better than anyone else. For example, if you're on a riding holiday in Hawaii and a driver causes an accident, then finding a personal injury lawyer in Honolulu will be much more beneficial than bringing someone in from Texas. Each state has different laws, so hire the person versed in those particular laws and not a different state. Having someone in your corner that's fully equipped with the skill to win will put you at ease.

Cycling is a fantastic way to lose weight that's easy to get into. When it comes to sports like running, it can be quite daunting heading out for the first time, unfit and uneasy to see how it's going to feel. Whereas cycling can be seen as something more accessible to all, no matter your fitness level. What a brilliant way to start your weight loss journey, jumping on your bike and cycling to the shops and back! From here you can develop and improve your fitness at whatever rate you like, the possibilities are endless. You never know, you could end up racing.

Not only are you going to lose weight, but you're going to build muscle at the same time! Cycling can be seen as resistance training, which is usually associated with weight training, but it's all the same when you're on the bike heading up a hill. Your legs will gain muscle without you even realizing it, and over time your routes will become easier and easier, meaning you'll have to up your training. If you've ever wanted to build muscle in your legs, jump on a bike.

What's that I hear you say? I can eat more? Well, I should say this is the case for those cycling a decent distance, just because you've cycled 2 miles doesn't mean you get to eat an entire other meal. But if you're cycling to and from work, or heading out for a 10-20 miles ride once or twice a week, then the sheer number of calories you're burning will require you to eat more. In my eyes, it's a perfect exchange, I love eating, but I also really enjoy being out on the bike so it's a win-win situation. Find your perfect scenario and get yourself on the move.

When it comes to sports like running, it's known as a high impact sport that entails a fair amount of your bones, joints and muscles fall under heavy amounts of stress. This can lead to persistent injuries and even stress fractures in some cases, which is awful when you're starting to enjoy training or have a set goal in mind. Cycling doesn't have this issue as it's a low impact sport, you aren't striking the ground every 2 seconds and the amount of effort you put in is completely up to you at any given moment. Because it's low impact means there's much less chance of you receiving an injury unless you're really pushing yourself, and even then that comes when you start cycling 50 miles or more at a time.

Cycling is a fantastic sport, it's social and you get to meet a whole host of people along the way. It's good for your mind and your body and can help improve your attitude in a plethora of different ways. You don't need to be super fit to start cycling, nor do you need a super expensive bike so find something that suits you, and go for it - you'll never look back.