Actually the more I have read into what is a healthy active routine (more on the athletic side of things, because I have overloading issues)
Cycling to work, is like the perfect active rhythm for the body.
Especially when you do it fast (VO2 max).
The body needs time to recover and needs just little stimulus for growth/maintenance (so marathon is not good for your body, it’s just wear and tear), and after ~6-8 hours, needs stimulus for further growth again (so cycling back from work).
I have always wondered why I was comparatively muscular to others (for some part it’s likely genetics), I think it was/is because I cycle like a complete madman to work (well… VO2 max), because I’m an adrenaline junkie.
I just recently discovered that this is actually quite healthy (well not in the casualty sense obviously, but for cardio and general health).
Actually the more I have read into what is a healthy active routine (more on the athletic side of things, because I have overloading issues) Cycling to work, is like the perfect active rhythm for the body.
Especially when you do it fast (VO2 max).
The body needs time to recover and needs just little stimulus for growth/maintenance (so marathon is not good for your body, it’s just wear and tear), and after ~6-8 hours, needs stimulus for further growth again (so cycling back from work).
I have always wondered why I was comparatively muscular to others (for some part it’s likely genetics), I think it was/is because I cycle like a complete madman to work (well… VO2 max), because I’m an adrenaline junkie.
I just recently discovered that this is actually quite healthy (well not in the casualty sense obviously, but for cardio and general health).
If you’re interested I can recommend this talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anB-UMXIDQA