Can't Breathe up Hills!!

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Came across this thread by accident but pleased that I did. I might be going very slightly off Topic but I think it is relevant.

So many of us suffer from asthma, obviously varing degrees.

When I was 4 years old I was in an iron lung for a while with bronchial pneumonia and recently with this Aspergillosis I wonder if there is anything related.

Anyway, I came across the following and thought how extremely relevant it was, I apologise in advance if you are all already aware of this.


Benefits of cycling on physical health

Cycling releases endorphins in the blood stream that helps in reducing stress and creating a feeling of contentment and happiness.

Cycling exposes you to sunlight that generates vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D helps prevent osteoporosis, breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Cycling helps in improving cardiovascular fitness by lowering cholesterol levels and reducing blood pressure. Cycling 20 miles per week can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease to less than half.

It increases joint movement and therefore, reduces the risk of arthritis by strengthening joints. Cycling motion can strengthen knees by providing nourishment that builds up cartilage.

Being an aerobic workout, it helps pump in more oxygen in the lungs, thereby making then stronger. It combats the danger of acquiring respiratory ailments.

Cycling increases the production of cells that attack bacteria and strengthens the immune system.

The sweat generated during cycling helps you get rid of various toxins present in your body, leaving you with a healthier skin and body.

The red comments, I felt were very important for me. After reading this I have so pushed myself but it has paid off. My energy levels and strength are much improved, I try and not attack hills, it is all good. 4 weeks ago I was riding a mile per day, now in the last 4 days have managed almost 50 miles.

Am now going to try and find out about spinning classes, phew, there's a first for everything.


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