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Exercising
The human body is built for action – not for
rest. Once upon a time this was a necessity:
the struggle for survival demanded good phy-
sical condition. But optimal function can only
be achieved by regularly exposing the heart,
circulation, muscles, tendons, skeleton and
nervous system to some loading, i.e. train-
ing.
In the old days the body got its exercise both
in work and at leisure. In our modern society,
however, machines have taken over an ever
increasing share of the tasks which were for-
merly accomplished with muscular power alo-
ne. Our life has at an accelerated tempo been
dominated by sitting, riding and lying. Thus,
the natural and vital stimulation that tissues
and internal organs receive through physical
exercise has largely disappeared. Certain tis-
sues such as muscles, bone and blood and
also a number of bodily functions can adapt to
inactivity – and to stress. Studies have proved
that if you use 30 minutes for exercise like
brisk walking, running, bicycling, swimming
or skiing 2-3 times a week, your condition has
been improved by some 15 per cent after a
few months. The efficiency of the heart mus-
cle will increase and joints and muscles grow
in strength. The capillary density increases in
the trained muscle and their enzymatic acti-
vities are enhanced. The body adapts to the
new demands. The perceived exertion at a gi-
ven rate of exercise becomes reduced.
With increased physical activity fatness is con-
centrated, the appetite functions “safer”, you
can eat more without risk for overweight and
thereby the risk of lack of important essential
food nutrients decreases. For many individu-
als the effect of habitual physical activity also
improves the wellbeing and it is a good fee-
ling to have a potential to cope with straining
situations.
What kind of exercise to choose?
You should have fun when exercising. Choose
something you find pleasure in doing regu-
larly.
To get a good effect out of the training you
should choose a form of exercise that enga-
ges large muscle groups. Then the demand of
increased blood flow and oxygen transport will
be so great that heart will increase its pump
capacity. Jogging, calesthenics, aerobic dan-
cing, bicycling, swimming, skiing and walking
are excellent examples of exercises meeting
this requirement.
In a few months you can get 10-15 years
younger
If you cycle 30 minutes a few times a week
you can lower your condition age with 10-15
years! Scientifically this is described as a re-
duction on the biological age. Externally, you
are your usual self. Internally, however, you
feel much younger. In other words: You can
work harder. You feel more alert and healthy.
Your ability to handle stress and problems in-
creases. There are few better ways to improve
your physical condition than to cycle. It does
not over-tax your joints. It builds up your
condition progressively and at your own pace
– and you can make your training fit weather
conditions.
Do I loose weight when I Cycling?
Yes! You do lose calories. A few miles on your
bike every day over one year, you will have
lost the equivalent of 20 pounds of body fat.
You will achieve best results if you combine
exercise with healthier eating. A little less
sugar, less butter on your bread or less fat
in your frying pan. And a few miles on your
bike every day. In a year you will have lost 20
pounds.
Do I get stronger?
Cycling strengthens the muscles of the back,
abdomen and legs. Daily chores become ea-
sier. Cycling also makes your heart stronger.
Your pulse rate gets lower even when you
exert yourself a little extra. Regular exercise
also has a favourable influence on high blood
pressures.
Exercising