Benefits of children cycling
Inspire the next generation with cycling
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Jul 28 2023
Learning to ride a bike for the first time can seem like a daunting task and is a milestone for children, requiring perseverance, motor skills and balance. Riding a bike is also a fun way to stay fit and healthy, improving overall fitness, coordination skills and posture.
Read on to find out the benefits of getting children into cycling as early as possible.
Fantastic exercise
It’s important to introduce children to enjoyable outdoor physical activities at a stage in their lives where positive habits can stick with them and continue into adulthood.
Regular cycling improves fitness and strengthens muscles - leading to a healthier body as it gets the heart pumping. Getting children outside is one of the best things we can do for them as they benefit from vital nutrients like vitamin D from sunlight and fresh air for their lungs.
Better concentration
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine encourages kids to adopt cycling into their routines. They will benefit earlier in life from improved concentration levels, listening skills and a longer attention span.
As a result, children can retain more of what they learn and express themselves better, with improved communication and language skills being another benefit. This puts them on the path to an overall better performance in school.
Improves mental health
Aerobic exercise in the outdoors can help children to recharge from a long day at school and soothe anxieties. Children can become more resilient and feel a sense of achievement through cycling. It can also be a wonderful way to build confidence, autonomy, and self-esteem.
Alongside this, time spent outside participating in physical activities can lead to a better night’s sleep and a better mood for the next day.
Develops social skills
Cycling is a social activity that children can use as a bonding experience with their peers.
It can introduce children to the concept of taking responsibility and having a sense of ownership. They are taking charge of directing their bike, cycling independently, and exploring their surroundings.
And most importantly…it’s fun! Children love being outside, so get them on a bike and wave them on their way. Cycling isn’t the only way children can be active outdoors. Explore other fun activities students can take part in at our centres. Schools can make an enquiry and arrange a trip to get pupils active outside the classroom.