Exercise in everyday life: how you can integrate cycling
No other sport is easier to integrate into everyday life than cycling: Use your bike in the city, on excursions in the countryside or turn it into a stationary device for at home with a roller trainer. You can get around quickly and combine your workout with various errands. At the same time, the environment benefits when you get on your bike and do without a car.
These are the benefits of cycling in everyday life
If you manage to get more exercise in your everyday life, your fitness will improve without the need for a strict sports program. Even if you only manage to fit in half an hour of cycling a day, you will quickly notice an increase in your stamina and well-being. Your mental health will also benefit from exercise in the fresh air, which reduces stress and clears your head.
The bicycle also offers the perfect alternative to the car. In the city, cycle paths allow you to get around safely while avoiding traffic jams and public transport rush hours. There's no need to look for a parking space, which makes the bike particularly practical in the city. With the right equipment, you can use it all year round and protect the environment at the same time.
Daily routine: how you can integrate cycling
The versatile use makes it easy to incorporate exercise on two wheels into your everyday life. Start by tackling your daily commute by bike. You can even outsmart your inner bastard: if you cycle to work in the morning, for example, you have to cycle home again, even if you feel tired. Your energy will return in the fresh air.
At the weekend, you can explore the wild nature on your mountain bike or cycle over any terrain on your gravel bike. Cycling in a group is particularly fun. Get together with other sports enthusiasts or plan a family outing with a picnic in the countryside.
At home, the bike can be transformed into a stationary fitness machine with the help of a roller trainer. You can pedal while watching your favorite series and completely forget about time. After one or two episodes, the workout is complete and you can call it a day.
Effective training for all fitness levels
To ensure that everyday exercise is not only fun but also effective, you need sports that can be done at any fitness level. Cycling is ideal because it caters to different levels depending on the route and terrain.
If you are just starting out in cycling, choose easy routes that involve a slight incline. You can slowly improve your endurance without losing motivation. Especially when cycling in winter, you should not underestimate the additional effort caused by snow and cold and opt for shorter routes.
If you are more advanced, longer routes with a higher level of difficulty are suitable. Pay attention to your hydration when cycling and bring plenty of provisions with you in case you run out of energy on climbs. You can effectively improve your stamina with interval rides, where you change your pace again and again.
Tips for the right bike equipment
The right bike is the first step. If you are just looking for a simple way to get more exercise in everyday life and get from A to B faster, a city bike or road bike may be the right choice. If, on the other hand, you also want to ride your bike in the forest and on the mountain, mountain bikes or gravel bikes are suitable.
However, this is by no means the end of your cycling equipment. A high-quality helmet, breathable clothing and cycling gloves are also essential. For trips lasting several days, stow your luggage in saddlebags or get a backpack that is comfortable to carry. Reflectors and lights are required by law at night and should therefore not be missing on any bike.
Hydration is an important issue when cycling, as the body loses a lot of fluid during exercise. A reusable bottle therefore belongs in every good cycling kit. Plastic bottles seem practical at first glance as they are lightweight, but they can release substances such as BPA or microplastics into the water. The KEEGO drinking bottle is coated with titanium on the inside, so the drink remains plastic-free and always tastes fresh.
Hydration on the road: don't forget to drink!
Hydration plays an important role when cycling. Aspects such as the cooling wind or the low temperatures during winter cycling can suggest to the body that it is not thirsty. So make sure you drink at regular intervals - even if the thirst doesn't feel so urgent.
With a KEEGO drinking bottle you always have your water with you. It stays fresh inside and tastes neutral and fresh even after hours. You can also fill the bottle with isotonic drinks or dissolve an electrolyte powder in water. Try to drink ¼ liter of liquid at least every half hour. Isotonic drinks are particularly worthwhile for routes that make you sweat. Many important salts are lost and need to be replenished.
Cycling offers an ideal exercise program that can be easily integrated into everyday life. You can do your shopping and go on excursions on two wheels, but you can also turn your bike into an exercise bike in no time at all. You can improve your health and get around in an environmentally friendly way at the same time.
