Patient-Friendly Explanation

Cycling is a low-impact aerobic exercise that burns a meaningful number of calories while being gentle on the knees. Riding at a moderate pace for 30 to 45 minutes can burn several hundred calories depending on your weight and speed. It is also easy to fit into daily life, whether for commuting or leisure.

Clinical Definition

Regular cycling improves cardiorespiratory fitness, insulin sensitivity, and body composition and can be used effectively within an aerobic exercise prescription for weight management. As a non-weight-bearing activity, it is particularly suitable for individuals with osteoarthritis or joint discomfort who may not tolerate running. Energy expenditure varies with intensity and body mass, and combining cycling with dietary energy restriction produces greater fat loss than either intervention alone.

Why It Matters

Enjoying your chosen activity is one of the strongest predictors of staying active long term. Cycling offers an achievable, joint-friendly option that NuLifeCare Singapore can help you build into a structured and progressive plan.