Cycling has always been thought of as a fun activity. While it has a low impact it contributes towards a full body workout. In fact, one of the benefits of cycling is weight loss from the same. Besides the obvious, here are five health benefits of cycling:

Riding to work, or riding to the grocery store or the mini-mart in your area, are mini workouts that you can sneak into your routine. Not only would this ensure that you are physically active, it would also contribute towards burning calories. Experts say that since cycling is a cardio exercise, one begins to burn fat only after the first 20 minutes. So these mini-trips need to be at least 30 minutes long.

One of the rising concerns in the present times is keeping ourselves safe, ensuring that we have the immunity we need. Cycling is a good way to keep your metabolism in check. Cycling daily helps with keeping your physical health in check, and it increases your stamina. Being active ensures better immunity. Along with taking vitamin supplements, it is a good idea to make cycling a part of your daily activities. 

Being able to manage one’s mental health is just as important as taking care of one’s physical health. Cycling has proved to provide relief to those who suffer from anxiety, helping them focus on a singular task. It also has made them happier by lowering the cortisol levels in the brain.

We live in a world full of screens. Which adds unnecessary stress to our lives. Cycling daily helps reduce stress by making one focus on an activity that makes them happy. It has been proved that engaging in an outdoor activity helps us take a break from life and from screens. It makes us relax for a while. Riding a bike for half an hour daily can reduce stress and help control the emotional reactions caused by acute stress.

A study conducted by Purdue University, Indiana, United States concluded that regular cycling can cut your risk of heart disease by a whopping 50%. Exercise in itself helps one feel happier and better in their environment. The WHO has recommended that adults between the ages of 18-64 years should indulge in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week - which is achieved if they cycle for 20 minutes per day.

Experts believe that cycling is one of the best cardio exercises for people of all age groups and all body types. As it is a low impact exercise, it is also easy on the joints. Thus, unlike gym training sessions, it doesn't put people at risk of overuse injuries or sprains.

There are many, many more benefits of cycling daily. But if you are still looking for a reason to take your bicycle for a spin - do it because it's a lot of fun and it will just make you happy in the end. After all, a happy soul is a healthy soul.