Cycling is a great way to improve your lower body strength and aerobic endurance.

Cycling Cycling is a great way to improve your lower body strength and aerobic endurance. It is a very safe movement: the impact on your joints is relatively low compared to other continuous activities such as jogging or skipping. However, depending on the intensity or level of difficulty you choose, cycling can be just as challenging to your muscles and aerobic system. Most conventional bikes have several programs to choose from such as “Manual” or “Fat loss.” Regardless of the name of the program, it can be easy or difficult to complete. The key is to monitor the intensity you choose. Different methods of increasing the intensity or level of difficulty include increasing the amount of tension and/or increasing the speed or revolutions per minute (RPM). Cycling outside brings a whole new dynamic to the exercise. Depending on the terrain you choose, your body’s upper body strength, balance and coordination will also be challenged. Make sure you warm up and stretch your entire body prior to participating in a challenging outdoor ride. When riding outside, concentrate on pedaling and minimize coasting.

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