It helps build muscle, burn fat, and it's good for your heart and lungs. Riding to school and work helps reduce the number of cars on the road producing nasty hydrocarbon emissions, which is good for everyone. There are lots of great places around Madison to take a scenic ride, such as the Lakeshore Path to Picnic Point, the path around Lake Monona, the Arboretum, or just around any of the winding streets of Mad town. If you're up for a change of pace, try driving out to any of Wisconsin's lush state parks and riding their trails. Biking is a great way to be outside enjoying nature, while getting a good workout.
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Healthbeat is written by student Mari Kass. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Grossberg, for his help with this column.