Cycling fans top the charts for the healthiest sports fan base in the UK, a study has found. The survey, conducted by leisure centre operator Better, measured the physical health of 2,000 sports fans, comparing their exercise levels, viewing habits and nutrition to give them a score out of 49. The findings revealed that, of the seven most popular sports in the country, cycling enthusiasts boasted the highest results, ranking in first place alongside tennis fans with an average score of 38.A key factor for cycling fans' strong performance in the rankings was their willingness to practise sport themselves, with 75% of those surveyed saying they ride their bikes regularly. Also contributing to the groups high health score was their reduced drinking tendencies. According to the survey results, cycling fans are among the least likely to watch sport from the pub, with 37% opting to visit their local drinking hole for live events, compared to 45% of rugby fans.
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1 like? You wouldn't be Ms. Nuffield by any chance, would you?
Personally, I think the best way to travel around is in a car, like my used 2008 Grandeur. Does nice with the ladies and also not having bugs flying into your face, but to each their own.
I see those around...the ones with big fat tires. How's the ride?And...lucky you! Living within shouting distance of the seaside is the one thing that would make life near perfect for me. Coastal envy!
it is very very difficult to trudge along. its a mountain bike with full shocks and disk brakes so its meant for going down hill and not up any. its very heavy and impractical. it looks cool as ferris bhuler though
You know what's really healthy?Jumping rope. Only 10 minutes jumping rope equals 30 minutes of jogging, supposedly. It's also a highly recommended warmup before cycling.
...healthy on the back?
If you do it right, there aren't any issues. :) It doesn't even need to be high-impact. Youtube jumping rope vids for low impact.
Jump rope is one of the soy exercises my students do. And I can kick their butts. I'm no beta cuck.No thank you.
How IS the right way to jump rope? Honestly, I did it for a week...and could barely move the next two weeks after that (back). Is it stance, foot position? Do tell.
I can beat all of my students at pretty much everything, lol. They don't really make for good measurements of personal success. Jumping rope can also help with chicken calves. Posture (shoulders, neck, arm positions, etc...)Method (don't just try to jump up and down, use the balls of your feet, not the flat of them)https://www.livestrong.com/article/503379-back-pain-jump-rope/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6nUCCDtI6A&ab_channel=AndrewDunne-TheWayoftheJumpRope
Yeah, try to work it into your workout routines gradually. Start off with only 5 minutes and work your way up over time. Don't try to dedicate an entire workout to it at first, use it as a warmup so that you can perfect your posture and techniques. Eventually it'll become more natural. I'd also do core workouts that strengthen both stomach and back muscles but which still function to keep your back straight. Stuff like planks, supermans, pushups, etc. And do yoga stretches for back right after workout.
