Go Cycle Fit

Cycling burns calories, which can help us to stay lean. Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for several cancers, including postmenopausal breast and colorectal cancers. And while we can’t target weight loss in a specific area, The way to cut down on pounds around the waist area, where it’s most likely to hurt our health, is to get active. The more we are active, the more we decrease our risk for chronic diseases, including cancer.

Cycling is considered aerobic exercise, not resistance training. But the effort required to put our bike in motion will improve the overall function of our lower body. And keeping a bike upright and moving engages muscles throughout our body, including your upper body and core. In addition to cycling, try to include resistance training as part of our exercise routine at least twice a week. Here are some easy strength training exercises we can do at home.