I Want To Ride My Bicycle

In addition to know the benefits of cycling, in fact the song was created when vocalist, Farroukh Bulsara aka Freddie Mercury, was in France, when the event's most prestigious bike championships in the world 'Tour' was in progress. Freddie was inspired song bicycle after riding one bicycle racing.

Okay. We're not talking 'Queen' or cycling 'Tour'. Here we shall language about cycling several advantages for human health. I am sure many people know the benefits of this simple means of transport. However, little is knowingly and voluntarily use it as a means of transportation, for example, to and from school, a neighbor's house, or even the office.

Did you know that cycling can tighten the bottom like a calf, thigh and hip. In addition, cycling can burn calories by 300 to 700 calories per hour. This is useful for those who want to lose weight. Cycling may also increase lung volume by 50% so it can hold more oxygen.

For patients with overweight or obesity, cycling is a sport that is recommended for cycling are relatively safe compared to most sports that require running or jumping. Conflicts caused by running or jumping can cause injury to the legs, waist, back for those who are obese due to excess weight makes impact even harder. Cycling is also good for those who have heart disease.

One reason for cycling into a sport that is interesting is because cycling can be one way of relaxation. Enjoying the scenery in a relaxed and merasakah wind gusts can be one means of recreation is refreshing. So you can physically fit plus the clarity of thought.

Bike Buying Tips 
Interested to try cycling? For those of you who have not had a bike, the main step is to buy a bicycle for use. There are various models of bikes in different sizes. In order to get a comfortable bike, try to note the following when choosing a bike that will be purchased:

• Bicycle saddle should be comfortable to sit on and in the right size.
• Choose a bike with the saddle height adjusted for your height. Saddle should not be too high because it will make it difficult when it comes to pedaling can also cause the thighs into the wound. Saddle is too low should also be avoided because it makes the legs should be bent too much and make it sore. Although the bicycle saddle may be raised and lowered, but make sure that the maximum and minimum height according to your condition. Ideally the saddle height and handlebar height parallel bicycle.

Cycling Tips 
In order to gain the maximum benefit and avoid injury, several things must be considered, namely:

• Make sure the important parts of the bike such as brakes and tires in a safe condition so it will not interfere with travel or cause accidents.
• To avoid the risk of injury, do a little warming, especially to stretch the muscles of the bottom such as waist, thighs and calves.
• As an addition to safety while biking, you can mengguunakan pelidung equipment such as helmets, shoes, socks, gloves, glasses or other necessary equipment.
• When I started riding a bike, do it first with a slow speed for 5-10 minutes as a way to warm up and adjust a bicycle.
• When riding a bike, get your pedal one full turn.
• The speed recommended for health is 27 km / h and rotation of the wheel 70 revolutions per minute (rpm).
• Finished cycling, do cool down by pedaling slowly for about 10 minutes.

In addition to health, use of bicycles can also reduce air pollution caused by vehicular use. Traffic fumes can create a polluted environment. We recommend using a bike when you have to travel to a place that allows to reach by bicycle. In fact, there is also a community named "Bike to Work" using a bicycle to go to work every day. (Bangga Heriyanto)