This finding was independent of other factors such as smoking, obesity, high blood cholesterol and blood pressure. Studies are increasingly beginning to show that exercising regularly will help to reduce and control stress, anxiety and depression - something that most of us suffer from time to time. Those who are active tend to be less depressed, less anxious and are better able to control sub-clinical levels of stress. This benefit is linked to participation physical activity and not necessarily changes in fitness. Though the exact mechanism of this has not been worked out, it is thought to be closely linked to the chemical endorphin which is present in higher concentrations in those who are active.
Cycling is one of the best forms of exercise.
Experts estimate that to benefit health, we should do five thirty-minute sessions of physical activity per week . The sessions should be of moderate intensity, moderate being a level which leaves you feeling warm and slightly out of breath. The thirty minutes can be made up of two separate bouts of fifteen minutes. Approximately half of all journeys to work are under 2 miles in length. If you are one of those people, you should lobby your employer to provide more suitable facilities and incentives to cycle to work.