Biking

I really like biking. Actually biking is the only exercise that I do regularly. Yes I’m a biker to work. As one of cardio exercise, biking can improve heart beat and also can burn calories. Of course to get the maximal result we must do this exercise propotionally and regularly. The average calories burned with biking is 300-500 calories per hour.

There are many researchs have been held that showed us many benefits of biking. As informed by www.nybc.net biking can reduce the death risk up to 40%. American Heart Association said that regularly/ daily exercise such as biking can give advantages below :

· Reduce risk of getting heart disease because biking can improve blood circulation

· Keep body weight stable

· Keep the cholesterol rate inside blood

· Avoid and manage high pressure blood

· Prevent osteophorosys

· Improve stamina

· Help to avoid stress

· Release the tense muscles

· Help sleep quality

· Help to increase the self confident and optimistic

· One of socialization media

But we must be careful either, because the wrong position and attitude in biking can cause some injuries. The most happened injuries are at Head., Back, Collarbone, Knee and Road Rash. The most fatal is Head injuries, it cause 75% of these biking deaths. Head injuries often caused by accidents. The Back, Collarbone and Knee injuries can be caused by wrong position or attitude beside by accidents such as :

· Riding toohard, too soon

· Too many miles

· Low rpms

· Improper position on the bike.

After all, here are some tips to choose the right bike for you :

• Decide how you want to ride. Roads or trails.
• Choose the frame that rights for you
• Compare the specs
• Get the right/ comfort fit
• Maximamize fun and performance with the right accessories

So enjoy biking …or others sport you like!!

Keep healthy, Keep Fit!!

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