Cycling
Pedal power is fun, it's challenging, sociable and offers a great workout. Suitable for everyone, any age or level of fitness, cycling gets you out and about. More and more cycle paths are being opened and bikes are becoming more comfortable and easy to ride. What a great way to get out in the fresh air.
Burns Calories Cycling uses THE major muscle groups in the legs, is aerobic and raises the heart rate so that you are burning fat and using calories.
Is Low Impact Many people cannot do some sports like running because of the pressure it puts on their joints. Because the cycle takes the weight of the body, there is much less impact on the joints making it an exercise that most people can do.
Requires No Special Training! If you have to spend hours learning and training you may not take up the sport in the first place. Most of us can already cycle and guess what; it’s like falling off a bike, you never forget!