Want to shed those extra pounds? Just pedal the pounds away
by cycling regularly! Yes, cycling is one of the best ways to lose weight,
reports a UK’s study. People who cycled regularly had normal values of body
mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage than people who didn’t. People who use
cycle as a mode of transport to their work had normal BMI than people who
travel by car.
Researchers said that this finding can help them to promote
commuting by cycling or walking as a means to prevent and curb obesity. This is
an added advantage to those who face difficulties in finding time to exercise.
Using cycle to commute enhances physical activity.
The study was conducted by renowned researchers from the UK.
They analysed the physical activity and body mass index of adults aged between
40 and 69. Their commuting modes were also taken into consideration, such as
cycling, walking, using car or other modes of public transport, etc.
People who all commuting modes, expect car and public
transport, showed normal values of BMI and body fat percentage. However, this
is an observational study so it is difficult to prove the cause and effect. Weight
loss is also associated with diet that was not considered in this study.
This study addresses the link between active commuting, obesity
and healthier body-weight. The finding
supports researchers to encourage physical activity in order to prevent obesity
in mid-life.
With hectic lifestyle, it is very difficult to spend time on
exercise into the daily routine. So people can use an active mode of transport
like cycling to enhance physical activity and curb obesity.
