The "Feel Good" Feeling That You Get From Bicycle Riding



Posted: Monday, September 15, 2008

by Thomas Byars
http://www.infinitesolutionsgroup.biz

Known to all of those that spend a substantial amount of time on a bicycle, cycling and traveling by bike has benefits upon the human being outside of the muscular and cardiovascular benefits that are more commonly associated with riding a bicycle.

The benefits that most people are not aware of are the "feel good" feelings that are generated from brisk and consistent bicycle riding. This feel good feeling is actually based in science and the human biology and chemical make-up.

The circles of science long ago identified the chemical reaction that is reaponsible for certain feeling that we incur as humans. The chemical reaction associated with feeling good derives it source from the chemicals known as endorphins and cortisol.

Endorphins are morphine like hormons that enter the brain's neurons and attach themselves to receptors send out euphoric feelings similar to controlled substances such as opiates. Cortisol oeprates a little different. The eradication of cortisol enhances the feelings of happiness due to the fact that it is produced in the body when the body is under stress..

Although casual bicycle riding can garner some of the benefits described above, individual episodes of intense , heart rate topping, blood pumping bicycle riding provides psychological boosts aside from the harder-to-see, harder-to-acquire physical and disease-fighting benefits of bicycle riding ..

Cycling makes you feel better and clears your head. Once you make a commitment to get on that Trek, Schwinn, BMX or Mongoose bike then you are motivated to keep feeling good every day. After about two weeks of bicycle riding and other cardiovascular training you stay on course.

However, it is also important to keep varying the exercise, as our body easily adapts to hormones (endorphins and cortisol) over time. It is important to realize that routine deadens the heart, and you have to change up your bicycle riding regimen. The body always adapts and you need to challenge it. So, vary the intensity, cross train, take dance classes, try a new sport, use a personal trainer for a few sessions, etc. You may also want to join bicycling clubs and organizations that find challenging paths toride , have competitions or even ride for causes.

Another area that you cannot ever forget is bicycle safety. Always remember to wear a helmet and pads and wear reflective clothing if you are riding at night.

Get your cycling on and you will get that high!

Thomas Byars has over twenty years experience with the criminal justice system in Texas  and has helped numerous individuals successfully attack their convictions. More can be found at http://www.letitbeknownabouttexas.info
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