Today is World Bicycle Day. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Mahatma Gandhi. He posted a picture of the Father of the Nation on Twitter. In this Mahatma Gandhi is riding a bicycle. Along with this, the PM has appealed to the people to adopt cycles for a healthy lifestyle. Narendra Modi tweeted that who better than Mahatma Gandhi to take inspiration from a sustainable and healthy lifestyle.
Let us tell you that until a few decades ago, the bicycle was the main means of transport for the people. From the village to the city, people used to ride bicycles and go to work. Today bikes and cars have largely replaced it. However, even now many people in rural areas go to their daily work by bicycle. On the other hand, keeping health in mind, many people have returned to cycle riding. The United Nations General Assembly declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day in 2018 to promote a simpler and healthier mode of transport.
These are the benefits of cycling
- Cycling is a cardio exercise. This increases the metabolic rate. Muscles are formed and body fat is burnt. Research has shown that cycling for an hour burns 400 to 1000 calories.
- Cycling helps in case of high blood pressure. This reduces the problems related to the heart. Cycling improves heart health. This reduces the risk of cardiac arrest and other such problems.
- Cycling regularly is good for lung health. There is a regular supply of fresh oxygen to the lungs during cycling. While cycling, a person breathes rapidly, due to which the muscles around the lungs develop properly.
