Nutrition and health

Pedaling by sensation versus pedaling with a heart rate monitor

Pedaling by sensation versus pedaling with a heart rate monitorEnjoy cycling

A few days ago I ran into a good friend while cycling along the roads of Huesca. I'd lost track of him since he moved to Barcelona for a few years, so we took the opportunity to catch up and talked about everything: family, work, the state of the country, and, of course, our shared passion, cycling.

He competed as an amateur, then switched to duathlon and then triathlon. He told me he hadn't touched a bike in ten years and was surprised when I told him I hadn't stopped riding in twenty years – obviously not every day because daily responsibilities prevent me, but I always find time to pedal wherever I can find it…

I asked him the reason for his absence for so many years: were you injured? Was it work?

– “No, no… I burned out! I realized that all that training and sacrifice is for nothing . And why haven’t you quit?”

-"Scabies with pleasure does not itch"

And the thing stayed there, but when I got home I started thinking about his question.

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Consistency brings you closer to your goals

Consistency brings you closer to your goalsConsistency to reach the topPerseverance, perseverance, tenacity, stubbornness, continued effort or whatever we want to call it is something that we acquire from the day we are born to carry out any of our daily actions. Getting up early in the morning to go to school, institute, work...study, train, go to extracurricular activities after a hard day, etc. It requires great energy and enthusiasm, which will not always accompany us to develop them.

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The benefits of cycling: much more than a sport

Cycling isn't just a sport; it's the ideal way to stay healthy. However, you don't have to cycle solely for your health. Cycling is a fun form of exercise that you can enjoy with others, allowing you to explore, stay fit, combat stress, and, why not, feel happier.

Furthermore, it's a great activity for practically all ages. Here are some of the benefits of cycling so you can see just how healthy it can be.

The benefits of riding a bicycle
The benefits of riding a bicycle (Fotolia)

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