Cycling keeps us healthy. It is good for our heart and mental health. Surprisingly, it is also good for our knees. A study says older cyclists have less knee pain. Researchers asked 2,600 people about their physical activity. They also took X-rays of the people's knees. The X-rays showed signs of knee problems.
A researcher was surprised by the research. She said cyclists were 21 per cent less likely to have knee problems. When we use our knees a lot, the joints wear out and become painful. Knee problems usually start when people are in their fifties. Cycling is a great way to stop us having problems with our knees.
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Cycling and Knees - Level 1, Cycling and Knees - Level 2 or Cycling and Knees - Level 3
Sources- https://nypost.com/2024/05/20/lifestyle/cycling-could-help-you-live-longer-and-reduce-knee-pain/
- https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-05-20/like-to-bike-your-knees-will-thank-you-and-you-may-live-longer-too
- https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-biking-revealed-knee-pain-life.html
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