BMX bike riding is both fun and popular. BMX riding involves racing, and it has been in the Olympic programme since Beijing 2008. In 2017, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) announced that BMX Freestyle would be an Olympic event for Men and Women in Tokyo 2020.
Whether you decide to race or freestyle, BMX riding gets the blood pumping. It requires strength, coordination, balance and timing. Every part of your body is being used, and every aspect of your body is getting a complete workout.
Health Benefits of BMX Riding
Strengthen your heart: It’s a great aerobic workout. Cycling, in general, helps to control your blood pressure levels cholesterol and helps to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Builds muscles: BMX riding tones your muscles, especially your quads, glutes, calves and hamstrings. Your lower body will not only get stronger, but it will grow bigger. In addition, it will increase strengthen your back muscles and abs. Your arms get a workout, too, since BMX riding adds work on your arms from all the pushing and pulling of the handlebar, targeting areas such as triceps, biceps, chest, shoulders and back.
Mental Health: BMX Riding is great for mental health. It also makes you feel since jumping on your BMX bike allows you to feel the wind on your face along with doing something good for your body and mind releasing adrenaline and endorphins, keeping you smiling and feeling energised all day.
Boost weight loss: Depending on our intense your riding is and your weight, cycling can burn anywhere from 250 and 450 in just 30 minutes. The more intense your workout is, the more fat you burn.
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