Posted on 05/20/2024 10:43:32 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
It’s the cycle of life.
Lifelong bicyclers may live longer, have stronger immune systems and are less likely to experience knee pain or osteoarthritis, than people who don’t ride bikes.
Although previous studies have already shown several benefits of cycling, new research now shows that people who cycle regularly have significantly less chance of developing osteoarthritis by the age of 65, according to NPR.
The study, which was published last month in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, surveyed 2,600 people with an average age of 64 about their lifetime exercise habits. All of the participants were at an elevated risk for developing knee arthritis due to either the weight, family history or other previous injuries. Researchers also took X-rays of participants to evaluate the arthritis in their joints.
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I don’t see why it wouldn’t count.
Bike riders also more likely to be hit by cars. Most of the people I know who ride regularly have been hit at least once.
I have a stationary bike with a basket on the front to hold my chips and beer
And if you do have osteoarthritis, the first thing the physical therapist will do is put you on the exercise bike.
I used to play a ton of basketball, and would work out on my bike to keep "game-ready" instead of running a few miles a day.
“Bike riders also more likely to be hit by cars. Most of the people I know who ride regularly have been hit at least once.”
Been riding for over 70 years. I ride at least 3 times a week now. Never been hit by a car.
When I rode a lot for exercise, I never was hit. But debris in the road locked up my tires twice and caused some nasty crashes. Sometimes, the injuries are worse than the benefits, if not careful. Stationary bikes are much safer, but I find that a boring activity.
I was only riding a bike for a year when I got hit.
After 30 years of running and then a shredded meniscus and a fractured femur, I switched to cycling and now exercise again without pain.
Bicycling is great - until you fall off and hit your knee, elbow or shoulder
Swimming is even better - low impact exercise.
And after acl/meniscus surgery. I don’t know if that’s good or not. My knee pops when I walk. It’s quite audible.
I’m a candidate for replacement. I asked the ortho about freeze drying what would be taken out. He laughed, then he realized I was serious. He said he couldn’t do that.
Trikes and training wheels on the sidewalk doesn't count.
“Trikes and training wheels on the sidewalk doesn’t count.”
Neither do lame posts from trolls.
Laugh damit!
lol!
One of my brothers rides quite a bit, both road and mountain bikes, because his knees have been replaced and can’t take the jarring of running. Every year he does his “birthday ride” of one mile for each year of his age. No problems for his 72nd birthday two weeks ago.
I prefer walking, myself, even if it does take more time compared to running or cycling. Still got my original knees, though.
God Bless
Neither cycling or swimming is weight-bearing which diminishes benefits somewhat.
Lots of jogging wears out the joints.
Walking hits the sweet spot for me.
Most bike riders are idiots who don’t follow the rules of traffic.
I recently nearly took out a group of 4 going in the middle of the road — the wrong way against the flow of traffic after they blew through a red light.
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