May - June 2007

Cycling Is Good For You

Bicycle For Your Life Cycle

Besides being an excellent form of exercise, the act of pedaling a bicycle increases blood circulation to the lower body, esp. the legs and feet, which helps to lower blood pressure.

Bicycling for 60 minutes, three times a week, over a 10-week period dropped blood pressure an average of 13 points in a group of middle-aged people.

Keeping blood pressure in range (below 130 systolic and 90 diastolic) is key to the prevention of strokes, heart disease and kidney ailments.

Dr. Maoshing Ni
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