AIM points out that bicycles as transportation is essential on earth, not only to alleviate the current world crisis caused by pollution and climate change but also to improve our health. In this article some points to take into account.
The bicycle was the result of a series of failed attempts to invent an innovative vehicle that resulted in this wonderful means of transportation. It appeared in the mid-19th century.
In Germany, the first model was made of wood, but it was not very successful since, to start it, you had to push it with your feet.
It wasn’t until 1861 that Ernest Michaux came up with the idea of a front pedal, and while it wasn’t ideal, it was the first step toward the modern bicycle.
Get onto the bicycle to live on a more sustainable planet
In the past, the bicycle was an important means of transportation, however, in the modern world, it has become a necessity. There is no doubt that, in these times, due to technological progress, there are innovative, super-equipped vehicles, but they have become a real threat to life on earth because of their high emission of pollutants.
Bicycles are a simple, practical, ecologically economical means of transportation that can bring health benefits and help reduce the Earth’s high pollution.
The bicycle can be a good form of practicing sports since its impact on the environment is 100% natural, unlike other vehicles such as cars, motorcycles or minibusses, or buses. In short, it can make a completely sustainable environment for human beings.
Benefits of riding a bicycle
- Riding bicycles can strengthen physically and mentally. There is no doubt that riding a bike gives us a better general body shape and helps release many tensions and our minds from day-to-day worries.
- Cycling burns calories and is beneficial for the heart. With an hour of cycling at a not too demanding pace, about 500 calories are burned. It’s one of the best activities to burn fat and thus fight cholesterol, which is one of the main causes of cardiovascular disease.
- Cycling works your leg muscles, such as quadriceps or hamstrings. If you don’t have much time to practice this sport, you can go to work or shopping on a commuter bike, which will also have benefits for your legs.
- Strengthens the lower back. And it is that due to the posture, slightly leaning forward on the handlebars, we strengthen the muscles of the lumbar area of the spine, which increases the resistance of the base of our back and, in the long run, we reduce the possibility of having hernias. Of course, make sure you maintain a right position on your bike at all times.
- Strengthen the knee to prevent injury in this area. Thanks to the bicycle you strengthen the muscles that support the knee, and these are not as punished as in other physical activities since it is a low-impact sport.
- Cycling greatly reduces stress. It’s a sport that doesn’t require a lot of concentration or strategy or thinking about the next steps, so on the bike, you can dedicate that time to yourself, to think, to listen to music, or just disconnect. On the bike, you are the master of your thoughts.
- Strengthens our immune system to better protect us from disease. Like almost all physical activities, it helps strengthen our defense systems. In addition, cardiovascular activity increases the production of endorphins, the happy hormones that give you a pleasant feeling of satisfaction after exercising.
- With bicycles, we can save money. There is no doubt that compared to other means of transportation, the savings are obvious because we don’t consume fuel. So, if we look in your pocket, we’ll also find the advantage, if it happens in France, that you get paid to ride your bike to work.
- We help protect the environment. Reduce pollution emissions, improve the environment, and all the benefits that come with that.
- Improve our social relations and make friends.
- Put a smile on your face.