Cycling must be more than a resolution
The bank that sponsors several major cycling competitions urges Namibians to make cycling more than a New Year's resolution.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
Nedbank Namibia has encouraged more people to take part in cycling events in order to improve their health.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the bank felt that people's lives will be improved if they start cycling regularly.
“Resolutions present opportunities to make the New Year seemingly better than the previous one. Many would claim that resolutions are a cliché, however, the power of positive intention cannot be denied.
“Health has taken front and centre stage over the past few years, with millennials leading the change to eating healthier.
“Hand in hand with a healthy diet should be a good dose of exercise. And while the gym is a lucrative offer, there are many alternatives including jogging, hiking, swimming and cycling,” the statement reads.
The bank says the affinity Namibians have for the outdoors may be one of the reasons for the compelling love affair ordinary men and women have with cycling.
It believes that cycling, along with fresh air and sunshine, makes for the perfect recipe for a healthy lifestyle.
“Most diehard cyclists would agree, it is not a conventional love affair, and at times may even seem to be more of a love-hate relationship.
“However, all cycling fans will agree, once the cycling bug bites, you are pulled into the sport hook, line and sinker.”
According to Nedbank, cycling offers the perfect opportunity to get fit and lose weight.
People are advised to start easy by taking short rides a few times per week to help you get used to your bicycle.
Here are the other tips
Choose your routes wisely.
Join other cyclists or ask friends to join you.
Recovery is as important as riding, be sure to stretch.
Track your progress using apps (Strava is a popular one), it is a fun way to see how far you have come.
There will be good days and bad days, ride at your own pace.
Research and get some tips from the cycling community.
Embrace the scenery.
The health benefits of cycling are far reaching - they include increased cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle strength and flexibility, improved joint mobility, decreased stress levels and improved coordination as well as decreased body fat levels.
In addition to the great health benefits the camaraderie and the thrill of the ride continue to draw more and more Namibian men, women and children to this addictive healthy new lifestyle.
Nedbank Namibia's upcoming Cycle Challenge will be a great opportunity to participate in a race.
Running for more than three decades, the Nedbank Cycle Challenge will set the scene for all newbie and seasoned cyclists. starting off with the Road Challenge on 11 February, followed by the Kidz Challenge on the 24th and finishing the series with the Mountain-bike Challenge on the 25th.
- Additional information by Nedbank
Nedbank Namibia has encouraged more people to take part in cycling events in order to improve their health.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the bank felt that people's lives will be improved if they start cycling regularly.
“Resolutions present opportunities to make the New Year seemingly better than the previous one. Many would claim that resolutions are a cliché, however, the power of positive intention cannot be denied.
“Health has taken front and centre stage over the past few years, with millennials leading the change to eating healthier.
“Hand in hand with a healthy diet should be a good dose of exercise. And while the gym is a lucrative offer, there are many alternatives including jogging, hiking, swimming and cycling,” the statement reads.
The bank says the affinity Namibians have for the outdoors may be one of the reasons for the compelling love affair ordinary men and women have with cycling.
It believes that cycling, along with fresh air and sunshine, makes for the perfect recipe for a healthy lifestyle.
“Most diehard cyclists would agree, it is not a conventional love affair, and at times may even seem to be more of a love-hate relationship.
“However, all cycling fans will agree, once the cycling bug bites, you are pulled into the sport hook, line and sinker.”
According to Nedbank, cycling offers the perfect opportunity to get fit and lose weight.
People are advised to start easy by taking short rides a few times per week to help you get used to your bicycle.
Here are the other tips
Choose your routes wisely.
Join other cyclists or ask friends to join you.
Recovery is as important as riding, be sure to stretch.
Track your progress using apps (Strava is a popular one), it is a fun way to see how far you have come.
There will be good days and bad days, ride at your own pace.
Research and get some tips from the cycling community.
Embrace the scenery.
The health benefits of cycling are far reaching - they include increased cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle strength and flexibility, improved joint mobility, decreased stress levels and improved coordination as well as decreased body fat levels.
In addition to the great health benefits the camaraderie and the thrill of the ride continue to draw more and more Namibian men, women and children to this addictive healthy new lifestyle.
Nedbank Namibia's upcoming Cycle Challenge will be a great opportunity to participate in a race.
Running for more than three decades, the Nedbank Cycle Challenge will set the scene for all newbie and seasoned cyclists. starting off with the Road Challenge on 11 February, followed by the Kidz Challenge on the 24th and finishing the series with the Mountain-bike Challenge on the 25th.
- Additional information by Nedbank
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