Cycling is a very useful activity for the health of the body. You may prefer exercising on a stationary bike at home or in the gym. Regardless of what type of training you prefer, you should know what muscles are swinging on the bike.
This may surprise even some seasoned cyclists, but the fact remains that during pedaling, almost all muscle groups are activated. The greatest load falls on the biceps and quads of the thigh. The former are activated when you press the pedals, which is especially felt, for example, when climbing a steep slope or when turning on a more difficult mode on an exercise bike. The rear muscles sway on the bike when you lift your foot off the pedals.
When cycling, the load also falls on the calf muscles. Most often, pressing on the pedals is carried out with the toes of the feet, which loads the calves. You can put your feet at different angles so that these muscles swing evenly on the bike.
When the body is deflected forward and backward, as well as during turns, all the muscles of the press are activated: upper, lower and lateral. At the same time, the pectoral muscles and buttocks are included in the work.
Constantly holding the steering wheel in the desired position leads to the activation of the broadest muscles of the back, and on especially difficult sections of the road, when you have to overcome various obstacles, the deltoid and trapezius muscles are involved.
The tighter you grip the handlebars, the more stress you put on your forearm muscles, as well as your biceps and triceps. The last two muscle groups swing the least on the bike, however, with frequent trips and hard training, they still noticeably strengthen. Thus, simple walks and cycling can, if desired, replace an entire gym. However, do not forget to follow the correct drinking regimen and get good rest after each trip.
