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Cycling is like a vitamin for your body. Hopping on your bike a few times a week improves your fitness, strengthens your muscles, and helps you stay in shape. But did you know that cycling also makes your brain stronger? Every ride is medicine for your mind. It even lowers the risk of brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s. But how does that work exactly?
Regular cycling has a noticeably positive effect on your brain. This is confirmed time and again by international studies. Even light exercise on your bike increases blood flow to your brain. This, in turn, boosts the function of hormones and other substances essential for your mind. In this way, cycling also helps keep your hippocampus healthy and active. This part of your brain, also known as the seahorse because of its shape, is especially important for storing memories.
Cycling has a positive effect on your memory. It helps you stay sharp and remember things better. According to research from the renowned Harvard University, cycling can even help prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease. Of course, cycling isn’t a magic trick or an official method to protect your brain. Just see it as an easily accessible way to keep your brain functions, like your memory, active.
Many people believe that doing puzzles keeps your brain sharp, think of crosswords, sudoku, or brain-training apps. However, scientific research shows that this isn’t the best way to maintain your memory. In fact, staying active, especially cycling, is much more effective. Of course, you shouldn’t expect miracles. But combined with healthy eating, not smoking, and getting enough sleep, cycling definitely helps keep your brain fit and fresh.
You can train your brain by cycling in your own way. Riding for hours against the wind is great if you’re up for it, but it’s definitely not necessary. Even cycling for just half an hour a week at a moderate pace already makes a difference. So if you want to keep your mind sharp, don’t forget to hop on your bike every now and then. Amazing what you can achieve with cycling, isn’t it?
We already knew that cycling is healthy and good for you. But why? Cycling is good for both body and mind. It is good for the muscles and lungs and helps against physical discomfort and disabilities. Because cycling is an accessible way of moving, it is suitable for most people. In this article we give you 10 reasons why cycling is healthy and why you should cycle every day.
Cycling is healthy, good for the environment, and provides a sense of freedom. But what if riding a traditional two-wheel bike becomes increasingly difficult, or even impossible? With an adapted bike from Van Raam, you can stay mobile for longer.
If cycling becomes difficult due to your disability, you have the option to look at a special needs bike. Van Raam has adapted bikes that are suitable for different disabilities. A special needs bike makes cycling (together) with a disability often possible again. Click here to view these special needs bikes.
Alternative mobility is a term that is frequently mentioned in the context of sustainability. More and more people are seeking an alternative to using a car. Additionally, alternative mobility is also discussed in the context of improving individuals' physical mobility. At Van Raam, these two aspects converge. Read more about this in this article.
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