Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Robert Menendez in Washington, D.C., Fred Turner has had a successful politically focused career for over 20 years. During his spare time, Fred Turner enjoys a variety of sports and health-enhancing outdoor activities, such as biking.
Regular biking has a wide array of positive physical and mental effects, and it remains a great way to exercise and a part of a healthy lifestyle. The energy expended on a bike ride leads to more fulfilling and deep sleep, and helps the circadian rhythm return to normal with exposure to the sun. Ridding the body of cortisol, a known stress hormone, and increasing endorphins leads to more happiness, less tension, and a better mood overall.
Cycling burns a large amount of calories, usually between 400 to 1000 per hour, depending on the intensity. Burning fat lessens a persons chance to develop heart disease and cancer. Along with burning fat, it also builds muscle, especially throughout the legs and lower back.
In a 2013 study, researchers concluded that during biking, cyclists brain blood flow increased by 28 percent, meaning improved brain health and power. This can fend off dementia later in life and increase cognitive ability.
