Before the bike tour to the health check

Health check before cycling appropriate

05/18/2012

Before seniors get on the bike for the first time in the season, they should first complete a health check with the doctor. „Then you know where you currently stand health and what you can trust, "said Sabine Kind of the German University for Prevention and Health Management Saarbrücken.

Seniors should not overestimate cycling
In fine weather, many climb onto the bike. Especially seniors should take some precautions. „It makes sense to have a health check with the doctor, "advises Sabine Kind, who also recommends having her vaccinations refreshed for tick bites, for example. „Start with small, even stretches, for example, 30 minutes with a medium cadence of about 70 revolutions per minute and expand it by 10 minutes per week, "explains Kind, who is also a lecturer in health promotion at the BSA Academy in Saarbrücken Cycling is required sunscreen, even in overcast skies, bright, airy, breathable clothing and sufficient fluid are also important.

In addition, child advises to have a cell phone in case it does. In case of accidents or a breakdown can be called so fast. „Be sure to tell someone in your immediate vicinity which tour you would like to drive. "

Always wear bicycle helmets when cycling
Before it starts, the bike should be checked by a professional and made roadworthy. A helmet with TÜV, GS and CE seal is also indispensable for the protection of the head, explains Kind. Without a helmet, the cyclists risk a fractured skull in a fall, so it is urgent to ensure sufficient head protection. According to Stiftung Warentest, bicycle helmets are less popular because of their often unfashionable design. Teenagers would be much more willing to wear helmets in other trend sports such as snowboarding or skating. Unfortunately, this attitude has not prevailed during cycling. However, new designs of modern cycling helmets could possibly help. (Ag)

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Picture: Peter Smola