I rode into town a few days ago to eat breakfast. As I got off my motorcycle a woman walk out of the restaurant and started asking questions about the motorcycle. She like many felt confused as to why anyone chose a motorcycle instead of the comforts of a automobile. What she did not know or understand is that motorcycle riding is beneficial for physical as well as mental and emotional health.
Riding is a great way to enjoy physical exercise and clear your head for a while. But the big thing is, it helps your brain.
It improves your mood. Plain and simple. Riding makes you happy and boosts endorphins.
Riding increases energy levels and your mental outlook. This does wonders with regards to helping you increase your happiness and mental health, which in turn, increases your life span. Who doesn’t want to enjoy living a little longer? Just riding and enjoying a scenic view or riding just to the grocery store down the street can improve core strength. Think about it... You have to work out your core strength just to keep yourself upright on a bike. Factor in some wind, and you are definitely working yourself out a lot more and enjoying it.
Maintaining the correct posture while riding also helps to keep your body in shape and can improve muscle tone because it’s a low-impact exercise. Riding can also improve your neck strength. For some, this may not seem like a big deal, but for others with back problems or neck problems, it’s almost like a therapy to the neck and back. It can also help strengthen your knees and thighs. Individuals with knee or thigh issues will find riding a motorcycle is a kind of physical therapy. It requires you use your knees and thighs, but without straining them too much. Over time, you’ll build muscle while with less pain as other forms of exercise.
It is a great way to burn calories! Have you ever thought you’re getting your daily exercise just from your motorcycle seat? Riding takes effort, especially compared to driving in a car. For instance, just being a passenger on a motorcycle you can burn 50 calories, but as a passenger in a car that is not really true.
It increases your insulin sensitivity too. This helps your metabolism, which will help you burn calories and store less fat.
Big plus is that riding is fun. It’s an experience. You can enjoy these health benefits without even trying. I can’t complain about that.
Now after the weather goes back to the sun mode, I plan to go out and ride again!
Until then I will have to enjoy this liquid sunshine.
See y'all down the road...
Nana
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