Cycling and Mental Health Awareness

1. Cycling and Mental Health Go Hand in Hand.... www.ncyclopedia.in

2. Pedaling to Spread Mental Health Awareness There are many benefits of cycling -- physical, social, economic and environmental. However, at its core are neurological benefits. It is like training your mind and allowing your Brain to Bicycle. www.ncyclopedia.in

3. Impact of Cycling on Your Brain Cycling nurtures your brain with increased blood supply and improved transportation of oxygen and nutrients. This improves performance of your brain and your brain cells grow to become healthier and stronger. Cycling also increases formation of BDNF, a protein responsible for generating new brain cells. This increases production of neurons and strengthens nerve cells. Cycling ensures neutralization of brain functioning that occurs with age. People who ride long and strong are least susceptible to age-related brain disorders. www.ncyclopedia.in

4. Impact of Cycling on Your Brain (Continued) Cycling stimulates hippocampus, the brain core. This improves memory. Bicycling increases levels of happy hormone serotonin. This works to pump norepinephrine which creates a blissful feeling. Cycling triggers formation of norepinephrine, endorphins, dopamine, serotonin and anandamide which collaboratively push you to ride longer and harder. Cycling helps improve white matter, the subway system of the brain. This improves communication of the brain with other body organs. www.ncyclopedia.in

5. Cycling Enforces Positive Mental Health Cycling increases blood flow to your brain and controls mood swings Bicycling boosts self-esteem and confidence and makes you a positive person Pedaling helps overcome stress, anxiety, depression and despair Cycling controls your circadian rhythm and provides a sound sleep by reducing levels of stress hormones Cycling improves your creative and cognitive abilities with a relaxing effect on your brain The most important benefit of cycling is that you tend to harmonize with yourself www.ncyclopedia.in

6. Gain Maximum Mental Health Benefits 30 to 60 minutes of cycling per day at a moderate pace optimizes benefits Bicycling maintains 75% of maximum potential of your heart rate Sprinting and leisure spin are of least importance if you want to extract mental benefits of bicycling Stay relaxed and focused during the course of cycling and let your ride flow in happiness www.ncyclopedia.in

7. Pedal Your Bicycle for a Stress-Free Body, Mind and Soul!! www.ncyclopedia.in

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