What are the benefits of cycling in welcoming the Asian Games and promoting health? Not paying attention to 5 points may backfire

Cycling originated in Europe and is a sport of speed and endurance.

It was already an official event at the first Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, and also an official event at the first Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951.

With the continuous changes in bicycle types and usage, more sub categories have been added to the Asian Games family, divided into four categories based on vehicle type and venue: road race, field race, mountain off-road race, and small wheel race.

The benefits of cycling are that the threshold for cycling is not high, and it has become a sport suitable for all ages.

During cycling, there are usually many benefits to be gained.

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Improving immunity.

Nowadays, many people sit for a long time without much exercise, and their resistance is prone to decline.

Cycling can increase the amount of exercise and improve immune function.

2.

Promoting lower limb blood circulation by cycling is beneficial for improving lower limb blood circulation and can prevent numbness caused by insufficient blood supply in the lower limb area.

3.

Helping lose weight.

During cycling, the amount of exercise in the lower limbs increases, which can promote fat burning and help with weight control.

4.

Improve muscle strength.

Many people lack exercise and often experience weakness in their legs and feet.

If you can ride a bicycle appropriately, by exercising to increase your muscles, you can enhance the muscle strength of your lower limbs.

5.

Enhance cardiopulmonary function.

During cycling, the heart and lungs are also exercised to maintain their youthful state.

Although cycling is simple and easy to get started, improper exercise can also harm the body.

So, what should I pay attention to when cycling? Warm up thoroughly before cycling.

Activate specific muscles to avoid sudden force that can cause damage to tissues such as muscles, tendons, and cartilage.

If the warm-up is insufficient, prolonged cycling can cause lower limb muscle pain and knee pain.

02.

Choose a resilient seat cushion for the correct cycling posture and adjust it to a suitable height.

This can be achieved by stepping on the lowest point of the pedal with the heel and extending it straight.

When riding a bike, keep your legs parallel and apply force evenly, with your knees close to the crossbeam of the frame to avoid swinging left and right.

Do not use too high or too low a pedal frequency during cycling, as high a pedal frequency can cause excessive knee bending, while low a pedal frequency can cause significant pressure on the knee.

Keep your elbows and shoulders down and relax throughout your body.

Use the morning and evening periods for cycling.

Avoid high noon temperatures and strong ultraviolet rays, which are less prone to sunburn.

Route should be arranged on flat roads with fewer cars as much as possible.

Don’t ride bicycles for long periods of time.

Cycling for too long can easily cause compression of the reproductive organs
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