Who would have thought, that riding a bike has its benefits? Well, you’d be surprised! Here are the top 5 benefits of riding a bike.

Increase your Physical Fitness

Riding a bike doesn’t only makes you look cool, it improves your health! Riding a bike helps you tone your muscle and improves your neck strength. However, that being said, make sure you are in the right posture and adjusted accordingly. Guess what? It also helps you to strengthen your knees and thighs.

Burn Calories

If you are already riding a bike and is too lazy to hit the gym, fret not! Riding alone takes effort and helps you burn calories. It also helps on your metabolism and increases insulin sensitivity. According to a site, rideapart.com, “A 180-pound man will burn 40 more calories in an hour riding a motorcycle than he will driving a car”. Riders normally use their bodies to balance and steer, which, eventually will improve muscle tone.

Brain and bikes

What are the connection you may ask? Riding a bike improves mental health as well. It simply improves your mood, makes you happier and boosts endorphins. Riding a bike can clear your mind and will benefit those who are struggling with mental health.

Freedom

For many bikers, riding a bike will put you in “zen” and eliminates stress. That alone, gives you the feeling of “Freedom”. On the other hand, you can always zip through an intersection!

Excitement

People who enjoy riding superbikes or sometimes, motorbikes, finds the thrill and excitement in riding them. For some people, that is the only reason they ride. Riding a bike can also be fun whether you are alone or with a bunch of fellow riders. However, do keep in mind to stay safe on the road!