The Science Behind Why Your Body Loves Cycling
To answer some questions on why your body loves cycling we scoured the internet for some of the most asked questions and because of these we have provided links to the articles below. Some of these articles may answer more than one of your cycling questions in reference to your cycling workouts. We hope that you find this information useful.
We cycle because it feels good! Did you know that science can actually prove why?
As we ride, levels of serotonin (the “happy hormone”) rise and remain elevated throughout the day, sustaining that post-ride afterglow that cyclists seek. We experience a spike in dopamine, which makes us feel good, helps our focus, and speeds up muscle reaction times. Read More
Here are 10 Reasons Your Body Loves Cycling:
Which part of the brain helps you when you are riding your bike?
Now that’s using your brain! It is your cerebellum. When one acquires a new skill like riding a bicycle, the cerebellum is the part of the brain needed to learn the coordinated movement. https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/3275/
Is riding a bike good for the brain?
Could this be the secret to staying young? Cycling can improve your brain’s cognition, functioning, and physical structure. It can even slow your brain’s aging and help it become more efficient by building neurons and growing the hippocampus. https://www.bike.nyc/blog/news/this-is-your-brain-on-bikes-the-neurological-effects-of-cycling/
Why do I feel so good after cycling?
When you ride, you get a spike in neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine that relieve pain and improve mood, says Kim Chronister, PsyD, a psychologist in Los Angeles. Because of this you also get a hit of endorphins, which triggers the same receptors in your brain as some pain medicines. https://www.bicycling.com/training/a20027680/why-cycling-feels-so-damn-good/
Cycling does make you smarter!
Studies have shown that a 30-minute bike riding session improves memory, reasoning and planning. The time spent pedaling your bicycle pumps more blood through your body, supplying your brain and muscles with more oxygen and nutrients. https://www.marshmma.com/blog/why-bicycling-makes-you-smarter-healthier-and-happier
How does cycling change your body?
Regular cycling stimulates and improves your heart, lungs and circulation, reducing your risk of cardiovascular diseases. Cycling strengthens your heart muscles, lowers resting pulse and reduces blood fat levels. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/cycling-health-benefits
Does cycling improve focus?
In one small study, healthy, young men pedaled a stationary bike at moderate intensity for 30 minutes. They also completed a series of cognitive tests before and afterward. After cycling, they scored higher on memory, reasoning and planning, and they were able to finish the tests more rapidly than before. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minding-the-body/201505/bicycling-can-sharpen-your-thinking-and-improve-your-mood
Is cycling good for 40 year olds?
So, cycling over 40 isn’t a secret science. The body is well trainable at older ages. … From a medical standpoint there is no age limit for cycling. Forty-year-old-plus riders are more common than ever and cycling over 40 is not that much different from cycling over 20, albeit there are subtle changes
https://ilovebicycling.com/10-ways-cycling-and-your-body-change-when-cycling-over-40/
What muscles does cycling tone?
Here are the muscle groups that are targeted, exercised, used, and toned during a cycling workout:
Calf – Soleus, and gastrocnemius.
Thigh – Hamstrings and quadriceps.
Gluts/Buttocks – Gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus.
Arms – Biceps, and triceps.
Shoulders – Deltoids.
Foot – Plantar flexors, and dorsiflexors.
https://billbonebikelaw.com/news-from-the-road/muscle-groups-targeted-cycling/
Does cycling burn fat on stomach?
Does cycling burn fat? Yes. Although your stomach muscles aren’t working as hard as your quads or glutes when you’re riding, but cycling’s aerobic nature means you are burning fat.
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/how-to-lose-belly-fat-by-cycling/
