Friday, April 8, 2016

Biking for Exercise

Looking for a way to get outdoors and be active? Biking is a great, low impact form of exercise that not only gets you a great workout, but gets you outdoors and is easy on your joints. If you need some motivation to get out there and give it a try, here are some great reasons why you should!

  • Get out and enjoy a nice day: probably the best part of bike riding is being able to get out and enjoy the fresh day and nice weather that the spring, summer and fall can bring us. 
  • Take it easy on your knees, ankles, feet and legs: for many, having "bad" knees, legs, ankles and joints is their reasoning for not being active. But, biking is an activity that is easy on the joints and the body, so is great for those with previous injuries or chronic aches and pains. 
  • Convenient form of transportation: depending on where you live, biking could be a great form of transportation to getting to and from work when the weather is nice. It can be great to get in your daily exercise while on your way to work!
  • Lifelong activity: biking is one of those activities that you can do for as long as your body allows. It is good for any age and physical ability.
  • Reduce stress: as we have stated before, exercise is a great way to reduce the stress that life sometimes brings us. 
  • Explore new areas and trails: many people do not know about the abundance of trails and paths in close distance to their work and homes. Take the time to research and explore new areas and trails that just might surprise you with their beauty right in your neck of the woods.
  • Sense of freedom: by setting out on a trail and open space, you get a sense of freedom and relaxation by getting out on a bike.
  • Have fun: riding a bike can take you back to your childhood days and re-live the enjoyment of getting out there and riding mindlessly.
For those of you in Harford and Baltimore Counties, there is an abundance of trails around the area that are biker-friendly and have beautiful views. Check out the Ma&Pa trail in Harford County and the NCR Trail in Baltimore County!

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