Cycling is healthy

Why is cycling healthy? 
Cycling is the optimal workout until old age and brings many health benefits. Even after 20 minutes of cycling, positive effects on the muscles and the entire body can be seen.

Versatile influences on various organ systems
Cycling is not only a balance of movement in everyday life, but also an optimal cardiovascular workout. It increases the stroke volume of the heart and at the same time reduces the heart rate. As a result, the heart works more economically and is better supplied with blood and less stressed. In addition, cycling strengthens the respiratory muscles and improves lung function, thus preventing respiratory infections. The leg muscles are strengthened, the abdomen and back as well as the shoulder-arm muscles benefit from the exercise. Balance and coordination skills are trained and enhanced.

Prolonged cycling clears the mind, makes you more resistant to stress and can counteract depressive moods through the release of happy hormones (endorphins). It also helps regulate weight by reducing cholesterol, which causes blood vessels to calcify. 

In short, those who regularly engage in endurance sports such as cycling not only train their circulatory system and stimulate muscle metabolism, but are also happier in the long term. 

Cycling in winter?
Of course! Cycling is also possible in winter. The important thing is to prepare (in time) and adapt the bike to the new conditions. If you want to know what you should pay attention to, you can get all the tips for the cooler season here. 

If you want to know how else to keep fit, here are more training tips for winter. If you want to train at home, then the roller is an optimal training tool. Learn more about indoor training for cyclists here. In our blog post we compare different roller trainers with each other. 

Efficient training 
If you want to train effectively and reach your performance potential, then a performance test or performance check is useful. Only if you have suitable measurement data on your own performance can you tailor training stimuli precisely to your own, very individual body response. This ensures more training efficiency and avoids under- or overstraining, as well as unpleasant metabolic disturbances. In order to be fit exactly to the point (e.g. a competition), an extensive diagnostics is also essential. Under performance diagnostics you can learn more about the topic and which performance tests (methods) are common. 

Cycling and nutrition 
Nutrition has a direct influence on health or performance and subsequent regeneration. Whether in cycling or any other sport, nutrition is a crucial factor for training progress or success in competition. Only if your body is supplied with all the nutrients it needs can you perform at your best.
Here you can find out which foods are recommended for cyclists and what to look out for during exercise. You will get answers to many central questions and a lot of useful tips on the subject of nutrition in cycling. 

Health & well-being for afterwards 
For relaxation & recreation, a sauna or infrared cabin is the perfect complement. Heat applications loosen the tissue, relieve pain, cleanse the body and provide deep relaxation. Regular applications also strengthen the immune system, improve metabolism and relieve back pain.