Mountain Biking Benefits

Very encouraging mountain biking news! Mountain biking boosts your health and fitness in numerous ways.

RealBuzz.com posted an article about the “health benefits of climbing every mountain” and here is a quick summary of them:

• Builds leg strength: quad, calf and glut muscles, plus your tendons
• Optimizes fat burning: this takes place when your heart rate is between 65% and 75% of your maximum heart rate – which is 220 minus your age for men and 225 minus your age for women
• Works the cardiovascular system: your heart and lungs work more efficiently when you’re fit

Here is mountain biking news you already knew: mountain biking is fun for the entire family.

You can mountain bike with your children or with your spouse or with friends. It’s a fun way to spend the day – or an entire vacation.

Remember to wear your mountain biking protective gear, especially your mountain bike helmets, every time your family rides.

That way, you’ll be able to enjoy the health benefits of mountain bike riding, plus the fun you’ll have sharing an activity with friends and family – while being protected.Here is more information about mountain biking protective gear, including mountain bike helmets.