Staying fit and healthy is a challenge especially when you're already in your 50s but this shouldn't stop you at all.
Being healthy is something that you owe to yourself.
If you wouldn't take care of yourself, who would? Walking is the most common form of exercise and almost everybody can do it.
But what if you're not one of those people who enjoy walking? Another form of exercise that will bring a lot of advantages to your health is biking.
Biking promotes a healthy heart by improving the level of good cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, helps in building stronger bones, reduces the risk of Type 2 Diabetes, increases muscle strength and joint flexibility and it also helps in decreasing arthritis pain and back pain.
If you want to stay right at the comfort at your home and avoid outdoor distractions then you may do so.
You just need to purchase a good stationary bike.
The new generation fluid trainers are not only quieter, but will give you progressive resistance and it will imitate your road experience closely.
The harder you pedal, the more resistance you get.
However, if you love the outdoors and you wanted to add fun to your workout routine then you might consider cycling.
I would personally choose cycling.
It doesn't only enable you to derive pleasure but it also supports your overall fitness.
Cycling has been proven to be one of the most effective fat burning exercises.
Even if you only devote a little time in doing this exercise, it will significantly boost your metabolism.
It will also help in improving your balance and coordination.
Another great benefit of cycling is it helps in building your stamina which enables you to do your day-to-day activities more efficiently.
To get you started with cycling, you need a good bicycle of course.
There are bicycles that only cost for a couple of hundred dollars but there are also some that cost a fortune.
You don't have to get the most expensive one for your exercise routine to be more effective.
Just because you have the shiniest bike, it doesn't mean that you'll have the most benefits.
Doing it properly is always the keystone for every form of exercise.
Forget about purchasing online, get out there and try it for yourself and choose the one that feels right.
Make sure that your seat and saddle are comfortable.
You also need a helmet (don't ever ride without this) and cycling shorts.
You can go with a regular shirt and athletic shoes.
As I always say, you have to know your limits.
Overdoing it will do more harm than good.
Start riding at a pace and distance that is comfortable and try to get used to your new bicycle before working up to longer distances.