Biking and other forms of physical exercise certainly contribute to heart health. Regular exercise helps lower both blood pressure and resting heart rate. In fact, the risk of coronary artery disease is 45 percent lower in individuals who exercise regularly than in sedentary individuals. But exercise does not mean you are immune to heart troubles. …
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Neck Pain: Cycling Injury Series 3
Neck pain is a common complaint of many bikers. It can present as a dull ache that comes and goes on occasion or a progressive pain that worsens over time. Riding your bike should not be a painful experience, so if you are experiencing neck pain, it is a sign you need to make some …
Want an Electric Bicycle in NYC? It’s Illegal!
Many bikers are trying out and choosing electric bikes for the boost in power and speed. Commuters, especially, enjoy the ability to get to work without breaking a sweat while still speeding past those who are stuck in traffic. These bikes represent a significant cost and energy savings to driving, so why has New York …
Bicycle Commuting Improves Employee Performance: Here’s the Data
More and more commuters are choosing bicycles as their transportation of choice and for great reason. Bicycles have proven to contribute to health by lowering BMI, decreasing the risk of developing disease, and improving overall fitness levels. But did you realize that bicycle commuting has been shown to improve employee performance? It’s true! Studies have …
Saddle Sores: Cycling Injury Series 2
If you ride your bike with regularity, chances are you have experienced saddle sores. In general, these areas of redness and irritation are little more than a nuisance. With home treatment, most saddle sores heal on their own. There are even preventative measures you can take to avoid saddle sores completely. What are saddle sores? …
Tendonitis: Cycling Injury Series 1
Untreated tendonitis, whether caused by overuse, improper bike fit, or intense training, will turn you into a couch potato in no time! That’s why it’s best to treat tendonitis as early as possible. Tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon, and is a common sports injury. It causes pain and tenderness and makes it difficult …
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