The top 5 benefits of cycling
Bike riding has many health benefits. It’s easy on the joints, it’s an aerobic workout, it builds muscle and bone, and it helps with everyday activities, such as walking and stair climbing. People who have heart disease, arthritis, or thinning bones should be cleared for bike riding by their doctors. People with osteoporosis may consider riding a tricycle, which is more stable than a two-wheeler, posing less of a fall risk. The seat height should allow a slight bend at the knee at the pedal’s lowest point.
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