For ages, cycling has and continues to be one of the most effective exercises for muscle and bone strengthening, improving cardiovascular health, enhancing joint mobility and overall body coordination. Cycling outdoor could have been easy and very much achievable during one’s youth but it certainly isn’t in the golden years. Beyond age 60 people tend to tone down to less strenuous exercises. Well, you do not have to switch to other exercises if you are still passionate about cycling. Take advantage of the low-impact home exercise that the stationary upright or recumbent bike offers. This is because:

• This kind of exercise cuts across age
• It offers a good therapy option for those recovering from injury and those with conditions like arthritis
• It presents a safe and effective option for the elderly because it has the lowest risk of injury
• Offers the flexibility to intensify your workouts as you please

As we get to the seasoned years of our lives, some body functions would naturally start to slow down. Well, this may not be applicable to all people, but with most, functions like metabolism start to diminish. With decreased activity, especially, some bodily functions start to decline.

Now, don’t get me wrong. This is not a geriatric post that will give you guidance on how to limit food intake, take exercise lightly, and generally take everything easy. You are not fragile! Sure, you have a lot of years on behind you and mellowed down, but that doesn’t mean that you should reduce your activities just yet!

Imagine, with the natural decline in body function and absence of activities, you won’t have any way to metabolize whatever starchy food you are eating! This means that you are placing yourself in a lot more danger. So, if you don’t have medical conditions that can be aggravated by physical activity, then there’s no reason to not exercise!

Let me be clear here. There are certain conditions, like heart problems, that would need you to take exercise lightly. If your doctor says you don’t have any reason to hold back on physical activity, then for your health, do exercise!

If you are concerned about your safety, there are other methods to be active while staying perfectly safe. Treadmills, rowing machines, elliptical machines, climbing machines, and stationary bikes are a few of them.

Now focus a bit on exercise bikes. Among many other stationary cardio and other workout machines, a stationary recumbent bike is favored by seniors and people who have back, knee, and ankle problems. Why, you ask? Well, it has less impact compared with the conventional treadmill.