The joy and health benefits of cycling
Riding a bike is good for your heart and muscles, while putting minimal stress on your joints.
- Reviewed by Karen Zunti, PT, Contributor
Bicycling offers joint-friendly aerobic exercise, builds leg muscles, and aids recovery after knee or ankle surgery. The most appropriate type of bicycle-road, mountain, hybrid, or adaptive (recumbent, tricycle, hand cycle)-depends on where people ride and their abilities.
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About the Author
Lynne Christensen, Staff Writer
About the Reviewer
Karen Zunti, PT, Contributor
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