Cycling 

If you are suffering from fibromyalgia, try a cycling exercise program.   Fibromyalgia patients find cycling exercise increases their flexibility, muscle strength, strengthening their immune system.  You can use an upright or recumbent (easier on the upper back) stationary bike, or you can bike outdoors.  If you are suffering from Fibromyalgia, begin the cycling exercise slowly by pedaling for 5 minutes then gradually increasing the cycling time to 30 minutes.

Regular EXERCISE such as  CYCLING can improve a FIBROMYALGIA patient's health and will help decrease the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

How Does Cycling Exercise Benefit the Fibromyalgia Sufferer?

Increased Fitness - Cycling improves  your strength, stamina, aerobic fitness and general muscle function, with little risk of over exertion or strain. Regular cycling exercise for fibromyalgia sufferers  facilitates other healthy behaviour, especialy diet and giving up smoking.

Lowering Your Risk of Heart Attack - When cycling, the heart muscles are strengthened, your resting pulse is lowered and blood fat levels become reduced. Fibromyalgia patients that do regular cycling exercise suffer far less heart disease than other people who do not.  Cycling Exercise is one way fibromyalgia sufferers can keep fit.

Shedding Excess Weight -  Burning body fat, and raising your metabolic rate can help you lose weight.  If you exercise regularly, you can enjoy a more varied diet without increasing body weight.  Cycling is also a more comfortable form of exercise for overweight people than many other activities.

Reducing Stress Anxiety - Stress and depression are all alleviated, partly due to the exercise itself, and also the sheer pleasure of riding a bike. Cycling is accessible, convenient for short journeys, and is often faster across town than any other form of transportation.  Cycling exercise is  an ideal means of exercising throughout life since it can be adjusted to your individual level of fitness, and can become part of your daily travelling routine.

Get On Your Bike - Start a Cycling Exercise Program
Chances are that you already own a bike, one in three adults do, or has it been left to deteriorate in the garden shed?  Have your bike checked over for safety before you start to ride it again. If you don't feel competent to do this yourself, take it down to your local cycle specialist for servicing.

Purchasing a Bike - Think about the type of cycling you might do before you buy a new bike. For short journeys around town, a traditional roadster or shopper will be adequate, or you may prefer a more solid mountain bike for biking around the countryside.

Finding a Comfortable Bicycle Seat - A proper riding position can make the world of difference for the enjoyment of cycling.  Get an experience cyclist, or your local cycle dealer to give you advice.  You might also want to wear the appropriate cycling attire and shoes to make you feel at home on your bike.

Essential Accessories - Do not leave home without a pump, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, and a small tool kit, best carried in a small pack under the saddle.  Lights are essential at night as well as being a legal requirement, and reflective clothing is advisable.

Cycling is a fantastic fibromyalgia exercise to help you deal with the chronic back pain of fibromyalgia.