For lovers of fast movement, the bicycle was invented. In addition to the fact that you can develop high speed on it, it is also environmentally friendly. In addition, riding this vehicle strengthens the body, the muscular system of the back and legs, and also allows you to fight excess weight. You need to ride a bike in such a way as to get the maximum benefit and pleasure.
Instructions
Step 1
When cycling, keep an eye on the surrounding landscape to assess possible obstacles. Paying attention to details, predict whether you will cope with approaching obstacles: gullies, large puddles, potholes. If you're not an extreme, it's best to take the path of least resistance.
Step 2
When orienting yourself in unfamiliar terrain, slow down or stop. In the process of cycling on city streets, concentration, concentration, the ability to maneuver are important, to keep in sight many details at the same time - from the maneuvers of other cyclists to road signs.
Step 3
If your hands, elbows and shoulders become sore from prolonged riding, check if the handlebars are wide enough. Hands should be placed on it approximately in line with the shoulders. If the steering wheel is wider, it is advisable to choose another, narrower one. When cycling, look at your wrists. When they are strongly curved downward, this is not good, as their position can lead to pain or injury. Hands should be held in such a way as if you were cutting bread. This is the position where the wrists should be when cycling.
Step 4
The elbows should be relaxed and slightly bent. You do not need to lean on them, and also push them out to the sides. From time to time, change the position of the hands, decreasing or increasing the angle at the elbows, rearranging the hands. This will prevent body leakage and relieve tension in the lower back.
Step 5
In the event that you are uncomfortable on the bike, you may experience lower back pain. This is entirely possible if your vehicle's frame is too large or too small. In addition, the lower back hurts when you are too upright. To avoid this, try changing your body position every 10-15 minutes: either transferring the main weight to your arms when lifting, then bending more when descending.
Step 6
From time to time it is helpful to get off your bike and walk quickly, rolling it alongside you. This will allow you to relax your back and improve blood circulation in areas that become numb while riding. If you have to pedal hard on a difficult terrain, walk over it.
Step 7
To lose weight, the bicycle pedals need to be twisted quickly, but this should not be the last effort. The force pedaling option is more suitable for those looking to train the muscles in the front of the thigh.
Step 8
When riding a bicycle, try not to bend your neck. Make sure that it forms one line with your back, otherwise your blood supply will deteriorate and you will have a headache. As for a helmet for cycling, it is necessary not so much for professionals (they mostly get injuries to the upper and lower extremities), but for beginners. Indeed, at any moment there is an opportunity to run into a hole or, for example, a Yorkshire terrier that has fallen under the wheels.
Step 9
It is also worth learning how to properly fall off the bike, because no one is immune from this trouble. When falling, you should group, and after reaching the ground, you need to make several somersaults by inertia.
