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!
Sort out your sleep issues with daily pedalling
If you’re one of those who toss and turn but can’t fall asleep every night, tiring yourself will definitely make you sleep better at night. And cycling is definitely a great way to tire one’s self out! Researchers at the University of Georgia in the U.S. studied men and women from the age groups between 20 to 85 years and discovered that the reduction in physical anxiety brought by cycling helps in elevating the ability to sleep.
