Top Reasons to Choose Biking as an Exercise

Randy Eastburg became the owner of Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction in Flower Mound, Texas in 2010. Since then he has grown the business from a small residential roofing company to a commercial and residential construction company with over 10 million dollars in sales. When he has free time, Randy Eastburg enjoys bike riding as a primary means of exercise. Here are some of the top reasons to choose biking as exercise.

1. Biking works all lower body muscles, building lean muscle mass from the ankles to the lower back. Abdominal muscles are also strengthened from balancing the bike, which improves posture and other aspects of upper body strength.

2. Besides the physical benefits, biking can spark neurons in the brain that sharpen thinking. The brain's ability to concentrate and recall information is enhanced since neurotransmitters in the brain are able to communicate more effectively.

3. Biking in neighborhoods has become easier since local governments in recent years have created more bike parking and biking paths and lanes. Designated bike lanes have increased the safety of biking on busy roads, encouraging more people to use their bikes and making the activity more commonplace.

Motorcycle Riding as a Form of Exercise

A successful entrepreneur with nearly 20 years’ experience, Randy Eastburg launched his latest company, Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction, in 2010. During his free time, Randy Eastburg enjoys hitting the open road on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Although motorcycle riding involves sitting for extended periods of time, it is actually a low-impact exercise that helps riders lose weight. Compared to driving a car, riding a motorcycle exerts much more physical strain on the body. Riders burn calories simply by controlling the gears and maintaining their balance. However, this activity becomes even more strenuous when riders fight against a headwind, as the body’s muscles naturally tense up to resist the opposing force. The accompanying adrenaline boost also speeds up the rider’s heart rate, pushing it to levels comparable to those generated by an intense workout. 

Motorcycle riding tones muscles as well. Steering heavy bikes, particularly at slow speeds, strengthens core and thigh muscles. It can also prevent knee problems since strong thigh muscles tend to stabilize the patella.