Riding a bicycle has been a popular form of exercise for decades, rising in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s when mountain biking became a sport, followed by increased interest in bicycle racing later on.
As fitness centres across the country and even apartment complex gyms remain closed temporarily, those wishing to stay fit quickly looked for other alternatives. Since exercising alone was a better way to reduce risk from the pandemic, biking solo was among the activities folks embraced amid the pandemic.
The recent spike in COVID-19 infection number saw even cycling being prohibited but now, looks like solo biking is on the cards again! So, what’s stopping you? To help you make up your mind, we’ve listed here a number of great reasons why you should be pedalling to stay fit during these trying times!
It helps you increase your lung health
Did you know that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has pointed out in their COVID-19 handbook that people with stronger lung capacity and a healthy respiratory system are less likely to contract the disease? Cycling helps you boost your lung health by exponential levels and helps you develop a stronger respiratory system. Cycling helps your lungs inflate and deflate faster than the usual rate, thus pushing more oxygen into your blood and boosting your metabolism. If you cycle for longer periods, it also helps in boosting your stamina and strengthens your immunity.
