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Joey Thurman was interviewed to discover how citizens who do not partake in cycling feel about it. “I feel the physical benefits of cycling would definitely be the leg strength that could be developed in a short period of time” (Thurman). Joey is a football player so he understands the many requirements of maintaining a healthy stature and a strong mind. “Just like any sport, the brain responds with signals that can or will change your attitude, feelings, or both” (ibid). Joey’s interview also came to the conclusion that society has become lackadaisical and feels there should be some sort of mandate to have a healthier and more active society. As society changes so do our ways, as technology has advanced people have modified their ways, for the worse! As technology is making life easier society has become lazier, from processed quick foods to automated escalators and elevators. What happened to the good old days when you met up in the morning and walked up the stairs with a colleague talking about the weather, or some sort of conversational topic? Society has become lazy and socially awkward as well. As society evolves people have changed from talking about the weather and things in life they enjoyed into a society where people cower away from social confrontation involving just saying even
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These are necessities not luxuries. Well technically they are luxury because not everyone in the world has them, but it is mandatory to the human body to operate. There are also certain other needs that the body needs. These needs include physical exercise. To be a healthy human being a healthy diet and exercise routine is required. Cycling will greatly help a human’s health because it is physical exertion and dieting at the same time. For example, when a cyclist is riding, the heart is pumping more blood throughout the body causing muscles not used to shut-down. In cycling the stomach is not being used so it shuts down completely so no extra energy is being used. Although the stomach shuts down and quits doing its job, the acids within the stomach are still processing any food that is left in the stomach. It is digestive juices and enzymes that break these foods down. ‘Digestive juices include hydrochloric acid, which kills microorganisms and activates an enzyme called pepsin that helps break down proteins, and the intrinsic factor, which is a substance that helps the small intestine absorb vitamin B12’ (How Does Your Digestive System Break Down …show more content…
Participants who performed a short but complex exercise were 40 percent more likely to solve a puzzle than idle participants (Your Brain on Cycling). There is a huge takeaway from cycling in general, but it is a brainless activity that actually develops the brain to function at a higher level. Not only is it a cognitive benefit by helping the cerebral cortex so it can help with decision making, but it manages stress and anxiety levels.
“In a study at the University of Southern Mississippi, participants who suffered from generalized anxiety disorder and exercised at 60 to 90 percent of their maximum heart rates for three 20-minute sessions per week saw significant decreases in anxiety sensitivity and fear after just two
These are necessities not luxuries. Well technically they are luxury because not everyone in the world has them, but it is mandatory to the human body to operate. There are also certain other needs that the body needs. These needs include physical exercise. To be a healthy human being a healthy diet and exercise routine is required. Cycling will greatly help a human’s health because it is physical exertion and dieting at the same time. For example, when a cyclist is riding, the heart is pumping more blood throughout the body causing muscles not used to shut-down. In cycling the stomach is not being used so it shuts down completely so no extra energy is being used. Although the stomach shuts down and quits doing its job, the acids within the stomach are still processing any food that is left in the stomach. It is digestive juices and enzymes that break these foods down. ‘Digestive juices include hydrochloric acid, which kills microorganisms and activates an enzyme called pepsin that helps break down proteins, and the intrinsic factor, which is a substance that helps the small intestine absorb vitamin B12’ (How Does Your Digestive System Break Down …show more content…
Participants who performed a short but complex exercise were 40 percent more likely to solve a puzzle than idle participants (Your Brain on Cycling). There is a huge takeaway from cycling in general, but it is a brainless activity that actually develops the brain to function at a higher level. Not only is it a cognitive benefit by helping the cerebral cortex so it can help with decision making, but it manages stress and anxiety levels.
“In a study at the University of Southern Mississippi, participants who suffered from generalized anxiety disorder and exercised at 60 to 90 percent of their maximum heart rates for three 20-minute sessions per week saw significant decreases in anxiety sensitivity and fear after just two