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Cycling is good for the health and the psyche
Cycling is one of the healthiest sports ever, according to experts. It not only provides physical fitness but also improves mental well-being. This was shown by a study from Great Britain.
One of the healthiest sports ever
According to doctors, cycling is one of the healthiest sports ever. It can be operated in any intensity, it is gentle on the joints and is also suitable for overweight people. Cardiologists often recommend it as heart training. Above all, uphill and fast cycling have proven to be particularly positive for health in scientific studies. But cycling not only keeps you fit, it also improves mental well-being, as British researchers have discovered.

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Positive effects for the psyche
According to a report in the health magazine "Apotheken Umschau" (3/2016 A), a study in the specialist magazine "Preventive Medicine" with 800 workers in the United Kingdom showed that the subjects who cycled to work regularly for one year, on average, one day less were on sick leave, as the members of a control group. In addition, they felt mentally better than those who went to work on foot. The German Society for Occupational Medicine and Environmental Medicine (DGAUM) also reported in the past on the positive effects for the psyche. Thus, regular cycling to work can even prevent depression. (Ad)