Cardiovascular exercise improves heart function. This means the more fit you are, your heart will pump more blood with each beat. A fit heart can pump the same amount of blood with fewer heartbeats than an unfit heart.
Biking is a great activity for cardiovascular exercise.
Keep your bike seat higher if you are doing a road ride. At the bottom of the pedal stroke, you should have your leg fully extended (not locking out your knee). If you are taking it on uneven terrain, then lower your seat height.
*One of my favorite cycling drills is Start-ups.
- Warm up for 10-15 minutes at a lower intensity.
- Gradually accelerate for 30 seconds. By the end of the 30 seconds, you should be at a cadence that’s higher than what your are comfortable with. Note: You are always in control of your bike (controlled pedal stroke).
- Hold the high cadence for 30 seconds.
- Recover for 30 seconds – 2 minutes and repeat as many times as you like.
- Cool down for 5-10 minutes at the end of your workout.
Even going out for a family bike ride is a healthy way to get in fitness and some quality time!
*Consult your physician before starting any new fitness program.
Any suggestions of good biking routes in the Seattle area?
Paved: Burke-Gilman trail. Dirt: Duthie Hill Mtn Bike Park.
My bike is out now but the tires are flat! Every year I buy new sets.
Pump ‘em up!
I always have had a deep love for cycling. The mild winter has meant that our little dude was able to shed his training wheels…Talk about freedom? Bike rides now are pure family moments where he can go nuts while the wifey and I can talk about the day.
I’m trying to get my 4 year old to ride his bike while I run and push his brother in the jogger! So far it’s been a failed experiment but I think once he’s more comfortable it will be great for all of us! I really should get a bike of my own!
My son just started! Once both kiddos are riding, you will want one too.
Great advice and killer fab last picture!
thank you for the likes!
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