How I have started bicycling and it's great

By Elizabeth

You want to lose weight and be fit. If you hate the closed gyms like me you might find an excellent alternative in bicycling.

I have bought my bicycle when a button popped off from my last pair of shoes that still fitted me. I was too fat for those huge shoes. It is impossible for me to keep a diet. When I am hungry I can’t think at nothing else. Instead of torturing me I prefer to workout, physical activity and I like it. On the other hand I can’t stand gyms, I have the feeling of eyes staring at me, waiting for me to get off the fitness machines. They watch me sweating and panting. Because I have a desk job I don’t have too many chances to workout and to enjoy fresh air. I tried jogging but I didn’t last more than 10 minutes and my feet hurt like hell and the boredom was great.

I have read somewhere on the web an interesting fact. It seems that if you ride a bicycle for 20 miles every week the risk of coronary diseases is reduced by 50%. My father has heart problems and I am afraid of such diseases. The phrase caught my eye instantly. Besides bicycling is a logic choice: bicycling is an aerobic exercise and the beneficial effects of such a sport are known, especially for weight loss. Bicycling reduces stress and increases your metabolism… all the good that aerobic exercises bring. And it’s easy to practice.

I haven’t ridden a bicycle from my childhood and I live pretty close to the center of my city. The traffic is infernal and the air isn’t that clean during the day. The side streets give the chance and a cleaner air to ride my bicycle. So 3 times a week I wake up in the morning at 6:30 am and for 30 to 45 minutes I ride my bicycle. I love it! I have even formed a habit and I follow the same path every time. I buy on my way a newspaper, get back to my home, I take a shower and after that I spend 20 minutes reading the newspaper. After that I go to work with a light feeling and unbelievable joy. In the first two day I had some muscle soreness form the physical activity but it passed quickly. And the best part is that I can already see the results, a sexier butt and thighs. Another effect that I enjoy, besides the good humor, are the restful night sleeps that I enjoy, even though I sleep less.

I wish I had a hill near me. Climbing the hill with my bicycle would work my muscles even more. But who knows, maybe I will take my bicycle with me on my vacation in the mountains