Thank you for this! I suffer with anxiety at times and I noticed walking helps but the weather doesn’t always permit this. My stationary bike arrives tomorrow!
@@awightman1221 did you read the rest of their comment tho? mind completly emptied and they also saw beautiful scenery. So what if they didnt cover impressive (to your standards distances) they still received great benifiets from the ride, and thats all that matters. Also your "not trying to shame or anything." comment means nothing because you instantly judge them on somthing that they commented in confidence to the youtube channel and to people who need motivation to get cycling. It just shows that your own insecurity is so strong that you have to make other people feel bad about themselves as a way to make yourself feel better. If you genuinly want to improve your own life stop commenting negative things and focusing on the achievements of other people and just focus on imroving yourself, however that maybe and trust me your life will sky rocket in happines and success.
I'm 73 missed maybe 5 days in 5 yrs and over 60 000 miles. Been active all my life, runner, swimmer, cyclist etc. It pays dividends as we age. In body, mind and spirit. Did 33 today on gravel . Ride on!
I started cycling about 3 years ago as a beginner at a time when I was feeling depressed and it changed everything. It helped me during that time and I have just continued to grow and understand my body and mind so much better. Bad day go cycle, good day go cycle, feel tired go cycle. At work I think about the next ride or indoor trainer session. I have to ride every day. 🚴
It seems to me to find something that we like walking swimming cycling running just do it…. Nothing in fancy….ride on vintage bicycle in baggy clothing is cool!
I asked for a bike for my birthday. My beautiful partner bought me one. It's coming today and I'm so excited to start riding. I live in an area surrounded with beautiful biking and hiking trails and I want to enjoy them all!
I bike an average of 27 km a day for 6 days a week, went from 83 kg to 76 kg in 6 months without any adjustments in my diet. I feel good and i get to enjoy every ride i take
@@dennisbrucemasayon786 That's probably for the best! Take your time to recover and then ease back into your training. It could be me soon as I have a potential hernia on the way. A little tune to cheer you up: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-X8Ow1nlafOg.html
@@nelsonhibbert5267 sorry to hear that bro, i just want to give you a heads up before you go for surgery: the catheter will cause more agony than the operation itself. anyway thank you for the cheer! good luck and best wishes!
00:00 Cycling every day 00:14 What muscles do cycle work? 00:37 Burn fat 01:03 Build stamina 01:23 Improve cardiovascular system 01:51 Improve lung capacity 02:12 Improve balance 02:24 Normalize mental health 02:46 Boost brain and memory 03:10 Improve skin health
I really like that you show not only serious cyclists in full cycling kit, but also show recreational riders on cruiser bikes and in casual riding attire. You are showing that cycling is for everyone.
I am an upsc aspirant, sitting for long hours turned into a sedentary lifestyle while struggling with anxiety and self doubt, feeling lethargic whole day.. but recently i bought a cycle and I ride it every day .... This feeling is awesome, riding for an hour with concentration with change in terrain changing gears, that whole process is joyful... ❤ I thank myself for finding out this wonderful exercise From pune ❤
I am a upsc aspirant too and it was my first day cycling. I took it as a chore but reading your comment made me realizr i should take it as a good thing for myself
Same here .. I do 96 km in the weekend and about 23 km in the weekdays … the only problem is I get sweaty when I ride to work 😊… and intermittent fasting
I am 50 and moved to the Netherlands 5 months ago and started biking when I got here. I absolutely fell in love with biking! It’s so much fun. Here, it’s a means of getting around but now I just bike because I want to… and I definitely see it’s beautiful benefits. My body and mind are loving this so much!! Now I cycle about 2-5 km daily and looking to increase it more daily. I’ve lost so much weight and even see obliques 👀👀👀
I am 17 year old i bike 20km (10km to school) everyday. I lost a few kg but i can feel my legs getting stronger. I do not easily sweat like usual. It takes some time to get my heart to beat fast. I think it improve my staamina. I eat about 3-5 meals because i go to gym before eating dinner. Cycling is my cardio. just sharing.
I cycle an hour to and from school every week day. Its been a year and a half now, and I'm still going. I just wish I had enough money to purchase a 27 inch wheel Mountain Bike. I love MTBs so much. I have a simple 26 inch wheeled but itspretty great.❤
I'm 33, currently weighing at least 53-54Kg, I'm 5'7 tall and I am slim...I want to start cycling in order to imporve my overall health [especially metabolism] This video has inspired me greatly.... I'll be sure to give an update in the coming months on how my cycling journey goes 🙏🏻
Used to cycle everyday for 3 mths, weight dropped to 108kg from 123, but I fell and cracked my wrist, I weigh 116 now and started training again :)) cheers
recently upgraded my bmx bike and I am riding parks aswell as going to work everyday on it. The stamina progression is unbelievable. It used to be hard for me to pedal 10 km a day, but after few weeks of pedaling everyday, a 40 km route through the city and back home doesnt even phase me one bit
Facts. I started riding my bike everyday again because I finally, after ten years, have one. The last four years I been a couch potato, I couldnt even ride down the block and back without being floored for twenty minutes but now a month later I can ride 10x that distance with only a deep breath to get back to normal. Insanely quick
Same man, I ride 12 miles to work and 12 back, with many hills being steep on both side and flat in between, it just gets easier and easier, I find myself riding in the park on my days off and to the coffee shop as well, my legs look and feel amazing and I feel like I could spartan kick Leonidas himself into oblivion
It's great, isn't it? When I get into a good ride, I don't feel any pain or fatigue in me legs. I'm enjoying the ride so much that I don't pay any attention to how tired I am.
When I first started, I had to stop twice on the way to have a rest. Then I only had to stop once and then I didn’t have to stop and after that I just got faster
Same. I am making progress so quick now that I finally decided to be consistent with it. How comes it improves so fast? I'm a bit confused about it lol.
Can't believe how fun this is when you get a good quality bike. I spent more than I wanted to, bit threw down $1300 CAN on a Trek Martin 8 and my God...3 rotation of the wheels and I am flying. It's so much fun
I started doing cycling with my friend for 5 days a week. We used to go for 30km a day and the results were astonishing. I had better results since i hit muscular failure during the mountain riding. It was really painful and uncomfortable but i got used to it and i started liking it. I am only 16 years old.
Cycling can open a whole new world. At 74 I still ride daily mostly gravel now. At least 30 miles daily. Often much more. It pays dividends as you age. Many friends need canes and can barely walk. Not me.
I am cycling for 9 yrs straight, and from 2024 I started to cycle 46 kms for 3 days in a week, and I cover it barely within 2.5 to 3 hrs. I cover 46 kms all at once, without taking any rest or drinking water. My highest speed was 68kmph, and my longest distance covered till now is 175 km. I have a MTB 24/15 only
tips from an experienced cyclist: if you want to loose weight, plan to ride your bide at the minimum 2 times per week, at least 1.5h per session, and push for an average speed above 15 mph (25 km/h; on flat roads, of course a little slower if you have a lot of hills in your area)
@@dhirajparihar8618 yes we can, even without doing it daily. When I started cycling I lost 20 kg in one year, then I became lean and my weight stabilized for some time
I bought a road bike from Decathlon in Stockport £300 and I love cycling. I cycle to work to cut down on petrol and improve my fitness. Everytime I cycle I feel 100 times better.
Guess this explains why, when i use to cycle all the time, i feel like superman... The legs are getting very strong, even when is not every day, and some times not even 3-4 days even... People that go at the gym forget to do their cardio or at least drive a bike, and they have crappy legs...
@@thelakeman5207 Well the typical GYM people, dont think about their legs... Many dont take into consideration, to go run, or drive a bike or do something... I even prefer to cycle, then to go to gym.. Ofc i do both, to have whole better body, then only the big arms, and chest, and having no legs lol...
I am cycling from a very young age, I started it in 4 in a small cycle and grew up with a full size mtb, I cycle everyday for almost 20kms and i feel like I am more stronger than what I used to be... I had minor knock knees and believe me, it was cured by itself by cycling daily, it has also helped in increasing my height (6.1) by proper stretching of my legs... I am thankful that it's more than my hobby now, I love it ❤❤
I started cycling in 4-5 aswell and I LOVED cycling more than anything. We had to move to America when I was 6 so we had to give away my cycle but my cousin let me use his while we were preparing. Right now I think I might get a new cycle
Cycling every day is truly transformative, not just for your body but also for your mind and overall well-being. This video beautifully captures the myriad benefits of daily cycling, from the obvious physical changes like improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle tone, and enhanced endurance to the less visible yet profound impacts on mental health and emotional balance. It's fascinating to learn how consistent cycling strengthens the heart, lowers blood pressure, and boosts lung capacity, all while being a low-impact exercise that’s gentle on the joints. The way cycling encourages the release of endorphins, reducing stress, anxiety, and even symptoms of depression, is a powerful reminder of the deep connection between physical activity and mental health. Plus, the boost in metabolism and the potential for weight loss is an added bonus that makes cycling a wonderful choice for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. What I love most about daily cycling is how it fosters a sense of freedom and connection with the environment. It’s not just about the physical workout but also about experiencing the world from a different perspective, appreciating the outdoors, and finding joy in the simple act of movement. This video perfectly encapsulates why cycling every day can be a life-changing habit, offering a holistic approach to health that combines physical fitness, mental clarity, and a profound sense of well-being. It’s truly inspiring to see how something as simple as riding a bike can lead to such significant and lasting improvements in one’s life. Thank you for shedding light on this incredible journey! 🚴♂💪🌟
Yes, i spent my time everyday ride my bike for 1 hour +, and on weekend more than that, there's no coffee ride, no group and just solo riding where i could get more focus and maintain my momentum..Yes, indeed!
week. We used to go for 30km a day and the results were astonishing. I had better results since i hit muscular failure during the mountain riding. It was really painful and uncomfortable but i got used to it and i started liking it. I am only 16 years old. Nice work
I used to compete in boxing in my teens but due to running too much I messed up my knees. I stopped being active for 10 years until I discovered road biking and recently mountain biking. I feel so alive!
"Cycling helps reduce stress, depression and anxiety" Unless you are on your bike, going to a college exam, in a rainy winter day, with trucks on the road. Then it is a little depressing and stressful. 🤣
I'd rather cycle every other day with longer rides. Days off provides recovery to improve, and for me every other day is easier to fit into my schedule. "Every" day is unrealistic for many, things get in the way.
Cycling 30-60 minutes everyday during the week after supper is not that hard. I personally do this every day from late April to early November until we start getting snow (I live in Canada)
I think that daily cycling numerous times per day for transportation forces the body to adapt. By cycling less frequently the body can build muscles but is not under as much pressure to adapt. You also lose the cardio and relaxation benefits of daily.
I ride my bike everyday because that is my only mode of transportation. Id rather ride my bike everyday going to work than biting my fingernails inside a bus because of traffic.
I am 78 and MUST ride or go to the gym to avoid the daily stress I do not react well to. I am finally burning the brown fat that accumulated after a humerous break. And I have a carbon bike that is a joy to ride. It is a very fine racing road bike. In winter I am not sure what I am going to do guessing what I will do aside from harder and longer weight workouts at the gym. I have ridden for many years and I am alreadly looking forward to next summer when the snow starts.
I believe cycling is even better than running for the simple fact that it’s way less harsh on your knees. Running has its benefits, but it’s definitely not good to run everyday (except if you have really good shoes and are able to switch terrain) whereas cycling is NEVER BAD for you. I find it easier on bike to go higher in intensity rather than when you are running, but that might just be of personal preference. I also prefer doing a 45 min cycling session where i burn 600 cals rather than 45 min of a running session where i burn approx 400 (again, it differs for everybody). I used to be in deep depression, had no self esteem whatsoever and I found cycling more enjoyable to start with rather than running, mainly because I had to go outside to run whereas cycling I could just hop on my stationary bike and I’m good to go. I improved my lung capacity by MILES, my resting HR has never been better, my sleep as well, I’m happier, I have more energy, more motivation, more focus, I don’t get hungrier nor lose my appetite, and I actually look forward to my sessions nowadays. So it’s just a really good physical activity overall:)
Ive always been a cyclist and after 24 months in a combat zone and medically retired and have ptsd. At 63 i look 10 years younger my skin looks great . It helps with my stress and everything else. I cant go as far as i used to because of all my injuries and the weather is still bad were i live so im still on the trainer and ride 8 to 15 miles a morning only taking one or maybe 2 days off, At 63 i hardly have any gray hair and still have my blond hair.
For me, I'm not afraid to tell people how I feel. I've become a machine over the many years of riding a bike and pushing myself as hard as I can. No pain no gain. Riding a bike is hard. I don't know anyone in my life that could climb even a moderate hill. I love how the bike translates my energy into power. The perfect combination of man and machine. I'm 52 but I don't feel 52. When I'm in public I feel different than other people I think. My metabolism is jacked. I feel like a cat ready to pounce. I feel hot wired. I look healthy as well and I just feel fantastic all the time. I had a serious crash last year and took 8 months off. I could feel myself shrinking if you will. Becoming weaker. I honestly do not think I could live a sedintary life style. It seems like a slow form of suicide, as bad as that may sound. I think the body and mind need exercise or one just fades away with time.
Outstanding. It's all what you get used to. I've ridden near 70 yrs. 200 to 300 miles weekly year round. I agree, I feel ready every day. Some friends barely ambulatory need canes. Same ones that called me crazy. I've been active all my life. Being g active pays dividends as we age.
@@thelakeman5207 if keeping up with Scotty seems too out of reach, perhaps consider an eBike with a torque sensor. Then you can dynamically dial in the difficulty level, so that you can keep the terrain within your range. eBikes, when setup correctly, and used only to assist to keep things manageable, are an excellent way to greatly improve the biking experience for many.
wow this is amazing, i feel pitty to my self everyday because i cant afford a a car going to work, everydy i ride my bicycle and i didnt even realize thay this are the benefits of riding my bicycle everyday.
from a beginner 10km with a steep mountain is very hard and I am almost dying. But now the progression is very remarkable From 10km to 180km. My next goal is to higher my long ride. I am afraid before of a steep hill or mountain but now I really enjoy and loved it and I don't like plain roads it does not challenge me at all it depends on when you sprint. Ride safe!
I just got back, 3rd day in a row. I never feel quite right through the day if I haven't done my at least hour of xc mountain biking. Been cycling for 5 years now, best thing I've ever done.
This is a good reason why I advocate for better urban planning and less car dependency. If you make your cities more walkable and cyclable and encourage more active and public transportation, you get a good base level of exercise in everyday. Some people think that Americans are overweight because they're lazy but I think inactivity and a reliance on cars plays a big factor in that more than a cultural issue, and if there is a cultural issue then car dependency might have had a slight cause in that. Cycling as a mode of transportation should be encouraged and made extremely safe
I’m 60. I ride an hour every day. 30 min yoga daily. Sometimes commuting, sometimes fun, sometimes on a trainer. All 4 seasons. My knees are shitty but they’d be worse without … according to the dr… I just can’t sprint anymore. Big deal.
Wow. Excellent video. An inspiration to push up my 30 minutes a day! For me, a daily 10k cycle ride before breakfast has been revolutionary, both physically and emotionally. Thanks for your video.
I run a lot and sometimes I don’t feel like it, and if I wanna cheat, I’m thinking I’m gonna cycle for a hour and a half and burn just as much calories. Sometimes running is so hard.
I've always been sedentary, but i picked up cycling in July just for some lite rides. Clocked in 126km by the end of the month, then I kept going, starting from 0 in August with 376 km by the end of the month. Did my first 40km in one run the other day. I've never been better and I've lost a shit ton of weight. I'm never, ever letting this go.
I've been a couch potato for years, and recently I took up cycling. I weight about 270lbs too. At first I couldn't make it up this hill called Arlington St. But I kept trying & last night... I wanted to quit mid climb, but I persevered and conquered that goal! As I passed, I looked at the street sign and said "f**k you Arlington!" It felt damn good, better than any drug. I'm sore today, but mentally I'm feeling incredible! I urge you to try it, it's cheap and can be a useful way to get around without a car! Not to mention the physical/mental benefits.
I did my first cycling yesterday. Completed 43km. Super challenging for me and felt anxious throughout the ride. But I am committed to getting better and confident with cycling.
My university is 8 km from my home. So instead of using car , I'm gonna use bicycle from now on. 16kms a day and 64kms a week seems great for my body. Health comes first
@@zb6581 I usually ride somewhere between 8-10h per week (I also ride to work everyday). I try to do at least 1 or 2 rides that are 2+ hours per week. Sometimes I manage to ride 3-4h in one session. Depends on the week and the weather. My current strava stats for 2023 are: total distance of 1.400km and total height of 26.800m. I guess that's ok for a beginner 😀
@@nelsonhibbert5267 it started when my friend invite me to a group ride with his friend which i accepted because i always want to experience a group ride, then the other member became my friends and like a brothers to me now I feel more confident on school too. Basically cycling gave me joy, friends and a lot more understanding on freedom like ugh the feeling when u get to that tough mountain, enjoying the view with your homies. it also lessens my stress on school, it gives me peace of mind. (Sorry for bad english hehe)
@@ajchino5759 That's really cool buddy. One thing cycling can do is provide many adventures you can embark upon with your friends, which in turn leads to many stories. And remember with those big hills (or anything in life) "Nothing that is really worth doing is ever easy". Good luck, and your English is good!
I cycle to work every day and I've been cycling since tertiary from 2018 till now. I didn't even know I was benefiting this much, that explains my strong core and immune system.
10 days ago..I started morning walk of approx 5 km..I continue to 3 days..then suddenly i shift on cycling ..first day I went 5 + 5= 10km, and today 1 completed 12+12 =24 km..I enjoys cycling more the walking..I love cycling however my weight 71kg and I m 30 year old..
One thing I do want to bring up with cyclists on linear trails. I've seen some cyclists going way too fast with kids and families on linear trails here in New England. Weaving in an out of people in a train of around 5 or 6 guys. Before there's a tragedy, slow down around people. We don't need any kids or dogs getting run over. Use your heads. When there's no one around, then you can bump it up a little.
When you’re on a solid schedule, you will find your NEW LEGS….they Will suddenly appear one day poking out of your shorts…they’re stronger, more efficient, impervious to pain…and up to just about any task on your route….thats the greatest thing about consistency and variation of training….you might just feel 18 again
I build my own ebike, now im making tours with a distance of over 100km. Sitting 4-5h on a bike at free time. After that i get hedache because my brain cant handle so much bloodflow and oxygen 😂💪
I don't think people should cycle too hard every day especially middle age people. Muscles need time to recover. An hour a day is fine but five or six hours is too much .
in my country cycling is very common and I've seen old ppl that do cycling all around my area, they are strong af. some of them even hops to a long destination type of cycling
Your body will get used to the exercice you do frequently. And I doubt a lot of people have 6 hours of free time to cycle every day. 30-90 minutes daily is more realistic
@@PG-3462 I am single no children and have time to cycle 6 hours a day but that's only on weekends , vacation time and holidays. I tried cycling 6 hours a day for fifteen days straight and it burned me out . I am old -fart boomer but who's been cycling for regularly for many years .
@@kookamunga2458 This is mostly because you do a lot of sport 2 days a week, and then probably nothing during 5 days. Your body thus doesn't have time to adapt. My uncle loves mountain biking with my cousin and me, and the same as you happened to him. He did tons of mountain bike during the weekend and then nothing during the week, so his body started hurting everywhere. His doctor then simply told him to try to do 20-30 minutes of activity 1 day on 2 in addition to what he did during the weekend and now at 53 he's fine Sorry if I made english mistakes by the way 😂
Which one would I choose. Neither I don't like faffing around with trying to remember if my batteries are charged. If I were going to use electronics shifting I would either want a motor to go with all these electronic gizmos or the added capability to switch to manual shifting if the batteries were dead or weak. Just my thoughts though
Cycling does not engage abs muscle, does not improve propiroception, unless is downhill, slope style or acrobat. Cycling does not make you close to nature, since a piece of unrecyclable technology allows you to ride on road. Cycling does not burns the calories mentioned in the video, it depends how hard you push. You do not burn fat after cycling....and it doesn't make you happier than any other activity, unless you produce your own happiness.
Cycling engages the core muscles when the position of the rider is set up correctly and they pedal efficiently (racing cyclists in particular regularly supplement their training programmes with core exercises such as planks/crunches in order to further strengthen the core muscles for efficient pedalling as well as explosive efforts/sprints. As a coach once said "you can't launch a cannonball from a canoe"). Cycling requires the ability to balance on I thin contact patch and to be balanced enough to deal with unexpected obstacles/corners/rider contact in close group riding. Most bicycle components are recyclable (including steel/aluminium frames and manufacturers are now able to recycle carbon fibre frames with some companies offering a replacement frame policy where a defective frame is recycled). Cycling can make you "closer to nature" (certainly more than motorists) by allowing opportunities to travel/commute via towpaths/through forests etc. Agreed, the calories burned is due to the effort and intensity, whereby an easy ride around a park will burn little in comparison to an aggressive training session of the same duration. The body will continue to burn calories after the athlete has completed training, as the metabolic rate is still raised in response (often accompanied by a raised core temperature for some time after a training session). Regular cycling can also lead to hypertrophy of muscle fibres, whereby increased muscle mass can cause a metabolic response. A person with lean muscle mass will burn more calories when inactive than a sedentary person. All forms of exercise can cause a release of endorphins which can lift the mood. Whether or not this makes you happier is more likely due to your preference to ride a bike over another form of training.
To any experienced cyclists: I try biking around my neighborhood (lots of hills and inclines) for about 30min a day, every morning Will I notice any significant changes in my physical fitness even though I don’t bike for long distances?
You'll notice after about a week of cycling you'll look and feel great, you'll probably need to relax after that week. There is no exercise to specifically to reduce adipose tissue in a specific area. Try HIIT..
@@peterscuba i dont think i agree with the 90% is just diet arguement..you dont specifically need a special diet to loose weight. key is to take things a little chill and have home cooked food that you find tasty instead of eating outside food and other junk. and moreover cycling or just exercising a lot will do the job since loosing weight is basically- burn more calories than you eat and i feel u should eat what you like but home cooked and be little more focused on burning more calories doing exercise/sport you like rather than restricting your food pallete.
What your talking about is spot reduction, trying to remove fat from one particular area. It's a false belief that this is possible. I'd recommend watching the clip from Arnie as he discussed it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LkNvP6tt6b8.html
I been riding my bike every day for weeks. I usually go 2 miles every day . 14 miles a week. Even in the winter I ride. My cardio fitness is getting good
With getting out on a bike and walking more regularly. My mind, body and spirit is feeling a lot better. Andy attitude is a lot better and getting along with family and friends in a much more positive way.❤ If it can work for me. It can work for you amazing people to.
