Everyone knows that being fit and healthy is comprised of two main components: a healthy diet and a moderate amount of exercise. Regular physical activity can help protect you from cancer, mental illness, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and arthritis. Riding your bike regularly can help reduce the risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle and can improve your cognitive functioning. Bicycling is a low-impact and healthy activity that is enjoyed by children and adults alike; its cheap, clean, fun, and doesn’t leave any lasting impact on the environment. An estimated one billion people ride bicycles every day, be it for recreation, transportation, or sport.

Experts estimate that it only takes two to four hours to improve your health through physical exercise. Cycling causes less strain and injuries than other comparable exercises, is great for building muscular endurance, and doesn’t require a large amount of physical skill. Cycling is known to increase aerobic fitness capabilities, stamina, and strength and can also be as fun and time-efficient as you want it to be. If you’re going to the store for a few small items, cycle there instead of driving your car! Your body and the environment will thank you.

Cycling provides an experience that other forms of exercise simply can’t compare to. Rolling down a hill at over 10 miles per hour can provide a rush and thrill unlike a simple jog or run.

An aerobic activity is any activity that works your lungs, blood vessels, and your heart. Cycle regularly to sweat, breathe deeper, and give your metabolism a nice stoke. The various physical benefits of regular cycling include:

Bike Tour Vacations offers many trail tours on the best bike trails in Michigan. Some of the trails we’ve ridden include the White Pine Trail from Grand Rapids to Cadillac; on the Pere Marquette Trail from Midland to Reed City; on the Alpena to Cheboygan trail; and on the Kal-Haven Trail from Kalamazoo to South Haven. We cater to solo riders and couples alike and promise to provide a unique and fun experience that combine safe routes with beautiful scenery. Our tours touch all 5 Great Lakes, from Lakes Ontario and Erie in the East, across Lakes Huron and Michigan, and on to Lake Superior. Give us a call at (248) 345-6929 or visit our contact page to learn more.

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