Ranjeet Singh (KAS)
We are all living in a world where life is so fast that one hardly finds anytime for himself .The Daily routine is as such that one feels stressed out at the end of the day. Then what's the remedy? The matter needs serious thought. To avoid stress it is generally advised to go for a walk, do Gym, exercise, listen to music etc. But we need to do a lot more to be fit, relaxed and stress free. There is one alternative to relieve oneself of Stress and a way to make oneself Fit and healthy is CYCLING.
Cycling is being used as a means of transport from 18th century but now it has come a long way to be used for recreation, Fitness and sport. It's fast emerging as one of the Best alternative to other means of fitness especially in countries like Switzerland, Japan, China, other European countries and north American countries.
Canadian Neuroscientist Brian Christie. PhD
Cycling increases the brain activity. After 30-45 minutes of cycling the brain activity is at its maximum says the Neuroscientist.
A recent scientific study has shown that as you Pedal the neurons light up and proteins like BNDF( Brain derived neurotrophic factor) and a compound called Noggin are produced in abundance which in turn promote the formation of New brain cells, this helps in doubling or tripling the production of Neurons. you also release neuro-transmitters (the messengers between your brain cells). So the new and old cells of brain communicable faster there by increased activity says Dr. Brain Christie.
American Journal of clinical and Diagnostic Research.
Scientist found that people scored on tests of Memory, reasoning and planning after 30 minutes of spinning on a stationary bike than they did before they rode. They also completed the tests faster after paddling.
Stress buster:
Lot of experts say that a good cycle ride can also have emotional benefits. Cycling can elevate your mood, relieve anxiety increase stress resistance, and even banish the blues.
Cycling boosts the production of anti depressant chemical in the body such as serotonins and dopamine. As you go on Paddling for 20-30 minutes our brain releases chemical such as endorphins and cannabinoids which helps relieve stress and lifts the mood up. Regularly riding your bike helps keep hormones like adrenaline and cortisol in check which means you feel less stressed and anxiety free.
Happy Cycling.
Cycling brings associations and then happiness. Cycling Radar a web based cycling company has shortlisted 30 major benefits of cycling. Some of them as summed up as:
Faster communication: – In cities like Jammu, Srinagar etc there are equal jams and a cyclist can commute faster than other means of transfer.
Boost bowels: Look younger, cycling gives you deep sleep, Increased brain power, Beat, illness live longer.
Save the Planet from pollution etc became other means of transport are main polluting factor.
Cycling improves sex life as one study from carnell Univ. (USA) Concluded that male athletes have the sexual prowess of Man new two to five years younger, with physically fit females delaying the menopause by a similar amount of time. Also a research carried out at Harvard University found that men aged over 50 who cycle for at least three hours a week have a 30 percent lower risk of impotence than these who do little exercise. Cycling is good for breeding, as research conducted at Michigan University has shown that Moderate exercise during pregnancy such as cycling helps condition the mother and protects the Foetus.
Heal your Heart and ride away from big C (Cancer), Cycling helps in reducing growth of cancer cells as increased brain activity and physical activity leads to healthier body. Other studies have found that women who cycle frequently reduce the risk of breast cancer by 34 percent.
Paddle to make money: – Cycling helps to reduce and keep weight in check. Reduction in cost of travel, reduced BMI results in saving the money as money saved is money earned. Researcher Zagorsk concluded that one unit increase in BMI corresponds to an 800% reduction in wealth, so shed a few BMI prints on the Paddle and start earning.
Healthy family time:
Cycling is an activity that whole family can do together there by giving quality happy living and quality time with family.
Stress buster: Lot of experts say that a good cycle ride can also have emotional benefits cycling can elevate your mood, relieve anxiety, increase stress resistance, and even banish the blues.
Happy cycling:
Cycling brings associations and then happiness cycling radar gives 30 major benefits of cycling some of them as summed up as:
Faster communication:
In cities like Jammu, Srinagar there are frequently jams and a cyclist can commute faster than other means of transport.
Boost bowels:
Look younger cycling gives you deep sleep Increase brain power. Beat illness live longer, save the plant from pollution etc because other means of transport are main polluting factors. Cycling improves sex life as one study from cornell Univ (USA) concluded that cycling improves your other sports activities. A medical study carried out at Norway litted Aerobic endurances training improves soccor performance which make it pretty less that the on benefits to other sports are immense.
Future of cycling in J&K:
Our state also has taken cycling in a big way.Now a days Cycling events and Competitions are being held under the aegis of Various associations and Companies. You can find people paddling for Health in Jammu and Srinagar too.But Need of the honour is to have dedicated cycling tracks on our highways and also in the city areas as the present traffic puts a risk on the life of the paddlers. The new ring road project announced for Jammu may be designed on the pattern of UP Government where dedicated cycling track has been kept from Agra to Etawah. Similarly cycling track can be made all along NH-1 (Lakhanpur- Baramulla) also. In the end I will sum up with one line,
The author is presently working as ACR, Doda
