Why Cycle? 9 benefits of getting on that bike.

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." — Albert Einstein

Movement is key. How you move is up to you. It could be dancing, running, swimming, or even cycling. Each one offers many benefits and actually, a lot of the same benefits. But like Albert Einstein says in the quote above: you must keep moving. Choosing a way to move is one thing. Doing it and staying consistent is another.

Today, we're going to take a peek at the Benefits of Cycling 🚴

Cardiovascular Health

• Strengthens the heart and lungs

• Improves circulation

• Can help lower blood pressure

• Increases endurance and stamina

Lower-Impact Exercise

• Easier on the knees, hips, and ankles than running

• Suitable for many fitness levels

• Great option for active recovery days

Builds Leg Strength

• Strengthens quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves

• Improves muscular endurance

• Helps support knee stability

Burns Calories

• Supports weight management

• Can burn anywhere from 200–700+ calories per hour depending on intensity

Improves Joint Mobility

• Repetitive pedaling motion helps maintain movement in the hips, knees, and ankles

• Encourages circulation to working muscles and joints

Mental Health Benefits

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Can improve mood and energy levels

• Releases endorphins ("feel-good" chemicals)

Balance and Coordination

• Outdoor cycling improves balance and reaction time

• Indoor cycling improves rhythm and coordination

Convenient and Versatile

• Can be done indoors or outdoors

• Easy to adjust intensity

• Works well for interval training or steady-state cardio

Functional Fitness Benefits

• Improves ability to climb stairs, walk longer distances, and perform daily activities

• Builds endurance

SO MANY REASONS TO CYCLE!!

And just in time to join our Spin Your Way Through Summer challenge!!

Do you already love cycling? Or are you looking for a motivation to get you started? Maybe your physiotherapist told you to do this for your knees? Whatever the reason, just get on the bike, outdoors or here at the gym, and get cycling!

On Friday, June 19th, I will be posting up on the wall everything needed to participate in the race. Race at your pace! Here's the info:

Spin Your Way Through Summer Challenge!

This is a friendly competition between Fitstop members who love to bike! INDOORS OR OUTDOORS!!

The rules are simple:

1. Take a laminated cyclist card

2. Write your name on it

3. Use tape provided to mark your distance cycled that day (inside or outside) with your cyclist card

4. If you reach the end of the path first, please mark #1 on your name card!  You will win a little prize.  

This challenge will go from June 21st (1st day of Summer) to August 31st.  This will give plenty of time to reach the end of the path.  If you finish before the end date, congrats!  Keep going!  All finishers will be recognized with a  SUMMER CYCLING CERTIFICATE from FitStop.  So, don’t forget to write your name on the card (First and last).

Have FUN!  

PSA's

Lost and found is at the front desk in the lobby. If you find something in the gym, please bring to front desk. If you lose something at the gym, please ask front desk.

Our Summer Schedule is up. You can find it on the bulletin board and on the wall of the Squash court. It's also on our app: Sside.ca/FitStopApp

There have been some issues with the waitlist on EZ facility, but they are being looked into by EZ themselves. If you have any problems at all with the sign ups, please let me know.

Have a 12-14 year old that can't wait to come workout at the Fitstop? July 7th, we are holding a workshop for that age group to introduce them to a safe and healthy way of working out. All info here: bit.ly/FitStop101

Happy June!

Your coach,

Tracy