World Bicycle Day: How cycling changes your body

World Bicycle Day is being celebrated across the world today.

This day is observed every year on June 3 to promote the benefits of cycling and raise awareness about the importance of bicycles as a sustainable mode of transportation. The theme for this year’s World Bicycle Day is ‘Riding Together for a Sustainable Future’.

How cycling changes your body?

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Several studies have shown that people who ride a bike have benefits both internal and external as well. Let’s find out:

Internal

• The most important change is the improvement of our cardiovascular health.
• Your sleep quality improves when you practice cycling.
• Our immune system also benefits greatly from cycling.
• It may lower cholesterol.
• Cycling boosts mental health and brain power.
• Cycling can help people with cancer.

External

• Cycling may help you lose weight.
• Cycling will help strengthen your legs.
• Cycling is environmentally friendly.
• Cycling improves balance, posture, and coordination.