Cycling is good for your cardiovascular system

Cycling is an excellent way to keep your cardiovascular system in shape. By cycling, you increase your heart rate and breathing, pumping your blood through your body faster and better. This allows for better oxygen and energy delivery to your organs and muscles, and faster removal of waste products. Cycling also lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack or stroke. According to the Cyclists Union, cyclists have a 52 percent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than non-cyclists.

Cycling is good for your brain and mood

Cycling is not only good for your body, but also for your brain and your mood. Cycling makes you produce endorphins, a substance that makes you feel happy and reduces stress. Cycling also improves your concentration, memory and creativity because you bring more oxygen and glucose to your brain. Cycling can also help prevent or reduce depression, anxiety and burnout because you clear your head and increase your self-confidence. Bicycling can also have a positive effect on your social life, because you have more contact with other people, such as when you cycle together or greet someone along the way.