Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too
Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too
New research shows lifelong bikers have healthier knees, less pain and a longer lifespan, compared to people who've never biked. This adds to the evidence that cycling promotes healthy aging.
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As someone who suffers from chronic, unspecified joint pains, I can say without a doubt that cycling not only helps to get rid of the pain (while on the bike), but the effects last days after my ride.
Jogging, on the other hand, increases my body pain like 300% for a week. LOL
My cardiologist made me do a treadmill stress test a year or two ago. My knees hurt for the next month. I told them next time I'll do it on a bike or I won't do it at all.
I couldn't jog half a mile without my knees killing me; on the other hand, I biked more than 500 miles this month.
Yup. I have a treadmill that I really only use for walking. When I try running, it's awful.
It's a shame, really. I'd love to be able to run/jog, too.