Health Benefits of Cycling – Cycle Your Way Through A Healthy Holiday!

Krabi Town is a popular tourist destination situated in Thailand by the Andaman coast, famous for its natural beauty. The location is such that it is ideal for travellers with all sorts of purposes to fulfil on their trip. Honeymooners, adventure-seekers and families alike all love to visit this treasure trove of limestone cliffs and mangrove forests, surrounded by reefs filled with tropical marine life. Tourism has in fact become a huge part of this little town, with many hospitality partners providing accommodation ranging from budget to absolute luxury. There are numerous Krabi and Trang hotels available in and around the area to help you with your dream getaway, such as the Anantara Si Kao Resort among many others.

Despite the constant lingering sense of peace and tranquillity, fun and games are a must. One of the healthier options available for those concerned with maintaining their fitness while on holiday is cycling. Travellers can take in the beautiful sights around, indulging in the heritage of the city. Markets and Chinese-style Buddhist temples are just a few of the many worthwhile stops to make along the way.

Other than the scenery and experience itself, one can benefit from cycling in various ways. It happens to be a cheap yet fun way to engage in physical activity and can be enjoyed by anyone. Being a low impact form of exercise, it causes less physical strain and is known to cause lesser injuries than other forms of activity. It’s an easy way to escape traffic blocks and also increases your strength and overall physical well-being. Cycling works out not only the muscles but also one’s heart, lungs and blood vessels all together.

One can embark on their cycling journey early morning, starting off their day with a traditional breakfast of dim sum and Trang-style pork, followed by a feast for the eyes with the greenery and many waterfalls that cover this tiny coastal town of Krabi.

Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.

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Health benefits of Cycling: the list is endless

Propped up on your seat and pushing down upon the peddles of a bicycle was a nerve-wracking task as a child, but after the initial push, the joys of cycling are limitless. Primarily it is a mode of travel that enables one to enjoy one’s surroundings at differing speeds. Moreover, it is an effective cardio for all ages. Contemporary modes of travel have not succeeded in diminishing the popularity of cycling. Consider cycling in an unexplored territory, the discoveries one would make are innumerable. Jetwing Travels rekindles your love for cycling as it gives you the opportunity to explore Sri Lanka by Bicycle. This seven day cycling expedition would guide you through culturally rich cities in Sri Lanka. What’s more? You can gluttonously gobble some Sri Lankan delicacies while not being overly anxious about your health.

The steady pounding of your heart when cycling is an indication that your cardio vascular fitness is being taken care of. In turn, it lessens your chances of suffering from coronary heart diseases. Studies have shown that cycling for 20 miles a week can reduce the risk of heart disease by 50%. Make sure you make a habit of cycling even after your travels in Sri Lanka.

While being a fun way to exercise, cycling also unsurprisingly burns calories. Cycling steadily for one hour burns 300 calories! That’s the best news any traveller needs to hear, especially in Sri Lanka where one finds food items that are rich in every way. Cutting down calories invariably keeps cholesterol levels at bay.

In addition, cycling regularly increases your stamina, thus making you more proactive in your day to day activities. You will also be able to handle stressful situations with a spring in your step and a warm smile.

It is evident that cycling contributes towards maintaining a healthy body and mind, while this should encourage you to cycle more often, it should also lure you to travel across Sri Lanka by bicycle.

Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.
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