All type of exercise is beneficial, but cycling is especially beneficial. This is because its transportation and a work-out rolled into one. Cycling is a pollution-free, environmentally sustainable mode of transport which makes negligible contributions to overcrowding. Cycling is often touted as a great way to get fit and there’s scientific evidence to back up this claim. Cycling is advantageous as a cardio-vascular exercise and its kind to joints, unlike running.

Mechanical road transport is a major source of noise in the environment, while cycling is nearly silent. By lowering motor traffic we can reduce the levels of real and perceived risk for those on foot and travelling by bike, as well as decreasing social barring. This can allow people to be as mobile as they would like to be, and in particular lets parents allow their children to walk and cycle to school, to play outside, or travel independently

Cycling on a regular basis is important and in a way beneficial to ones health as it Reduces the cholesterol levels in the blood., Increases the high density protein/cholesterol ratio in the blood as well, Reduces the chances of strokes and heart attacks caused by clotting, Reduces the chances of illnesses caused by high blood pressure, Is as effective as drugs in reducing high blood pressure. And Increases fitness and declines obesity, thus helping reduce the chances of diabetes. Cycling not only improves health rather also helps us in keeping healthy heart and weight management. It also increases leg strength also improves though cycling as it improves our mobility especially avoiding falls and broken legs .

Cycling is the most efficient way to promote good health. Apart from stimulating a person’s cardio-health, cycling can be a wholesome workout tool to improve the mental, physical and overall well-being of a person. As the rate of Obesity is growing among Indian kids cycling right from childhood tones up the body, decreasing the risks of obesity-related ailments later in life. Since the average height in India is shorter than people in the rest of the world, cycling can help in increasing height during the initial years of growth by stretching the muscles. Cycling leads to continuous commencement of muscles in the hands, legs and other body parts along with spreading out of blood vessels. This combination results in reduced demand for oxygen in the body. With a reduced load of pumping oxygen, the heart functions well and the stress on the organ is relieved.

Experts also believe that cycling defies age. A growing child can cycle every day to avoid obesity and bone-related problems and a grown-up can reduce the risks of heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes and other ailments by including cycling in the daily fitness regimen. Increased muscle movement induces tapering of muscles around the ankle, knee and hips, which combine to promote insistence of the joints. Pedaling improves nutrition of cartilage inside the joints which contributes to building improved bones. Riding a bicycle not only gives a daily dose of exercise fix, but also helps alleviate mental tension and anxiety.

As the rate of exercising decreases with increasing age it is important for the old ones even to cycle so as to stay fit and avoid strenuous exercises to stay fit otherwise.