The Benefits of Riding a Bike to Your Place of Work
We definitely love our vehicles. We tend to use them in many different ways and on numerous occasions such as travelling to the shopping mall, heading to a holiday destination and collecting provisions or food in the supermarket. How many of these car trips are really essential? And of these trips, is it feasible to use alternate options to get to our desired location? Well I say yes!
Economic Reasons For Riding Your Bike
Currently where economic downturn is at its peak, many people are trying to find ways to make a cut back. If one is 10 miles away from his office, then cycling might be an excellent alternative for those who are physically healthy enough to go to work this way. Just consider how much a daily commute can amount to if you go to the office by car: you have to pay for your gasoline, car repair costs and perhaps have to pay out to park if you work in the city. Cycling on the other hand is absolutely free of charge! The only thing you need to have is a bicycle, correct cycling clothing and a few other accessories. Any supplementary pricey accessories may be purchased easily from the cost savings you get from not using your car.
Environmental Reasons For Cycling
Generally scientists today agree that the Earth is suffering from global warming and that we have to do something to curb our contribution to climate change. Carbon emissions are considered one of the main protagonists in the deterioration of the ozone layer… and globally auto vehicles emit carbon on a huge scale. Cutting down the use of cars through cycling is one way we can help to save our environment.
And if you remain unconvinced with the issue of global warming, you might want to realize that you are burning the Earth’s supply of gas and oil (fossilized fuels) at an unsustainable rate. There are many campaigns about the use of alternative energy to scale back our excessive dependence on fossilized fuels. We should not forget that we possess our own Integrated Personal Energy Source called “The Body”.
Health Reasons For Cycling
Whilst we are on the subject of the human body, riding a bike provides a tremendous fitness benefit. When you cycle a minimum of 3 times a week to the point where your heart and breathing rate increase for half an hour or more, you are meeting the suggested minimum exercise level that healthcare professionals advise of all of us. Riding a bike is a good type of exercise that you can have when you are making bike riding your primary means of transport whenever you go to the office.
Cycling or biking is a low-impact type of exercise which is good for toning the muscle groups, losing weight, reducing blood pressure, alleviating stress, improving cardiovascular fitness and contributing to a general sense of health.
So, there you have the essential benefits one can get from cycling. And before I forget, if the reasons above are not sufficient, cycling can be enjoyable! Take our advice and use a cycle to make the world a better place and also make you a fitter individual.