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The Benefits of Cycling

Bridget Turro Student Contributor, Manhattan College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Manhattan chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Over the past couple of years, cycling has become more and more popular, and for a very good reason-It’s a great form of exercise. I have compiled a list of five benefits of cycling and why you should give it a try! **

It’s a full-body workout

Not only are you working on your legs and core but also your arms and glutes. Trust me-you can feel the effects of it after class.

Burns calories

An average 45-minute cycling class burns about 500 calories.

Decreases stress

While cycling, you are only focused on cycling because it’s a  very intense workout that requires 100% of your energy. You will be less stressed because you won’t be thinking about other things.

Builds strength

As I said before cycling takes up a lot of energy and doing it will build up muscle in your legs and abs.

Being apart of a team

Grab a couple of your friends and go to a class. Working out with friends pushes you harder, while also encouraging you.

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Thank you SO MUCH to ILiv Cycling for letting us come and try out cycling! We had a lot of fun and can’t wait to go back. You can find them on 451 W 238th Street (Next to An Beal Bocht!) or on Instagram, @ilivcycling. 

 

Bridget Turro

Manhattan '23

Bridget is a sophomore at Manhattan College. She is majoring in political science and minoring in woman and gender studies. She loves animals, traveling and exploring NYC.