5. Bike riding for the older person
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Regular exercise such as riding a bicycle can lead to a happy and long life. Bicycle riding is an appealing activity for seniors as it improves cardiovascular fitness while being low impact on the hips, knees and other joints. It is suitable for all levels of ability.
Bike riding for the older person
Bike riding is a social and enjoyable activity that can be incorporated easily into day-to-day life. People start riding for their health and fitness. People keep riding for the great company and enjoyment that riding provides.
Regular exercise, such as riding a bicycle:
- Builds physical activity into a busy lifestyle
- Improves health and fitness
- Helps with stress reduction
- Is fun and enjoyable
- Is socially interactiveNaturally reduces risk of chronic disease
- Helps control weight
Bicycle riding is a simple, affordable, easy and fun way to:
- Experience local trails and paths
- Visit friends
- Discover your neighbourhood
- Ride to work
Riding a bicycle is an excellent way to exercise and has special benefits for seniors as it:
- Is low impact, easing loads on joints
- Is aerobic, improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing the risk of heart attack
- Helps prevent obesity, colon and breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, mild depression, hypertension and arthritis
Please Note: All riders are encouraged to obtain individual advice from an appropriately qualified professional to ensure that training is tailored to meet their needs.