Fun And Exercise On A Trike Bike

By David Reed


Getting exercise is a great way to lose weight and get fit. There are many benefits to jumping on a bike and taking a ride. Your knees won't have to endure the stress of running or jogging. Other forms of exercise like working out in a gym are typically for building muscle and the cardio workouts are not as fun. Riding a trike bike is a great way to go for a ride without worrying about falling off if you're not used to the coordination a two-wheeled bike requires.

Going for a ride helps you get fit. There is no doubt that exercise is good for you. But, the form of exercise you choose will have different types of benefits. Lifting weights build muscle. Jogging and running are great cardio but not always an option if you have knee problems or are not in good enough shape to endure. If you're worn out you're not having fun. On a tricycle, you can have fun because you are not stressing your knees, you are not leaning forward over the front tire, and you can just enjoy the ride while watching the scenery.

If you can't have fun, you will stop working out. Many gym memberships are based on the fact that a large percentage of their members will stop working out but still be required to pay. Though they do want their members to get fit, they overbook the capacity knowing the newness will wear off. Without the fun, it is all work and most will begin to dread signing up for that membership. Find an exercise routine that makes you think you're just having fun and not actually working out. This is the benefit of going for a ride.

Three wheels are more stable. As kids, we looked forward to losing those training wheels. As adults, we've forgotten how to ride the two-wheel beasts. In fact, we tend to avoid them if it has been too many years for fear of being humiliated by falling over while trying to coordinate the brakes and foot positions. Using a trike allows you to stop without ever having to take your feet off of the pedals. You won't fall over and will not need to learn to push off when you begin again.

Trikes are more comfortable. The speed bikes that many riders get are literally built for speed. They are designed for the rider to be hunched over as close to the frame of the bike as possible. For someone who is not in shape, this is not a very comfortable position. Trikes allow you to sit more upright and enjoy the ride. You can look around, not worry about your speed, and not hurt your back by being hunched over.

Riding to work adds more exercise to your day. If you live close enough to ride to work, you will be safer on the tricycle. The frame is bigger and with three wheels you're more likely to be noticed. You also won't have to worry about struggling to start up without falling into the traffic next to you.

Group tours are a great way to have fun with friends and family. Some tour operators will offer tricycles to groups to go on various outdoor tours. If your friends and family have their own, you can create your own tour. Load them up and take them out in the country or camping and use them to get around easily to see the views.

Having fun is key to keeping a good exercise routine going. People will give up if they don't like heading to the gym. Instead, finding a good way to get exercise while having fun takes your mind off the work and makes it a pleasant experience.




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