Motorcycling is a great activity and is loved by people all over the world, doesn't require much equipment to perform except a motorcycle, and can even be done at a professional level if you have the skills.
Motorcycling can be thrilling or relaxing depending on if you're a stunt driver or riding up a mountain or if you are a traveller just cruising on the highway taking all the nature in. But, did you ever think it could also help you in maintaining your health and fitness? Motorcycling can actually help you in staying fit.
Motorcycling does not give your health as much of a boost as hitting the gym every day. It won't make you stronger or improve your cardiovascular fitness but, it does help out in other aspects which cannot be ignored.
Motorcycling definitely helps in burning more calories than sitting all day on the sofa and it does keep parts of your body active while riding like keeping the back straight to avoid injury and stress on the back, having balance and using body movements to steer, changing gears and handling clutch and breaks with your feet and hands.
Motorcycling also helps increase concentration and keeping you alert on the road and improves your reflexes and trains your muscles to avoid accidents which also uses energy. All these activities help in burning approximately 150-300 calories per hour depending on your own physique and the motorcycle you own.
Motorcycling is almost equivalent to taking a brisk walk or a jog in that sense. It can also be more or less depending on what you are doing on the motorcycle like if you are a stunt rider or a professional racer or if you are just a traveller or a casual rider.
Stress can sometimes be hard to deal with and is also the cause of many problems like depression and anxiety. Riding a motorcycle can actually reduce your stress level as it increases your focus and even makes you relax when you are cruising on the highway or in an area without traffic. Being out in the world also helps uplift your mood and connect you with the rest of your surroundings as you are on the move.
Motorcycling may not help you get buff, but it is certainly beneficial in other departments. Being out in the world and living and experiencing things can be just the thing you need if you have work stress, or if you feel like you are stuck and need to clear your mind. It also sharpens your senses, and reflexes and can even help you gain a sense of spirituality.
