Exercising without dietary restrictions can still lead to obesity, while cycling is a good way to prevent obesity.

Why do people still gain weight even if they only exercise and don't watch their diet?

Taxi driver Xiao Ding, having spent all day sitting in his car and recently retired from the sports team, had gained weight as if he'd eaten baking powder. A former athlete, Xiao Ding naturally realized he wasn't exercising enough. Therefore, after get off work, he returned to his old ways and started long-distance running. He believed long-distance running was the most economical and effective way to lose weight.

However, despite running until he was drenched in sweat every day, he continued to gain weight due to a lack of scientific exercise methods for weight loss. He was puzzled, as athletes trained in the same way and never gained weight, but now he was getting fat.

After consulting with experts, the reason why Xiao Ding continued to gain weight despite consistently exercising was finally clarified. It turned out that when he was an athlete, there were strict requirements for the arrangement of his exercise volume and nutritional intake, especially the food intake, which was all planned by a nutritionist.

Now, when he exercises, he eats anything when he's hungry, sometimes even two or three pieces of pork chop. When he's thirsty, he drinks any beverage, especially carbonated drinks like Coca-Cola and 7UP.

The expert gave Xiao Ding eight words of advice: "Exercise without moderation, eat without restraint." He explained that excessive exercise doesn't necessarily lead to weight loss; sometimes, it can increase appetite and cause overeating, ultimately leading to obesity. Furthermore, carbonated drinks are high in calories; the calories in one can of cola require almost half an hour of table tennis to burn off. If Xiao Ding drinks several cans a day, then all his exercise for the day is wasted.

So it's not surprising that Xiao Ding still became obese despite taking weight loss measures.

Why is cycling a good way to prevent obesity?

Heart disease has become the leading cause of death worldwide. Statistics show that half of all deaths globally are due to heart disease. There are many causes of heart disease, but the most significant is likely a lack of physical activity and excessive food intake, leading to obesity and ultimately, heart disease.

Of all the exercises for weight loss, cycling is the best. Its weight loss function, exercise effect, and ability to prevent heart disease far surpass those of other sports.

Why does cycling have such good effects? Because cycling is mainly a leg exercise, which promotes blood circulation throughout the body, drawing blood from the extremities back to the heart, thereby strengthening the microvascular tissue. This microvascular circulation, known as "collateral circulation," is rarely considered in normal life.

This not only helps prevent arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure, but also helps prevent obesity, as cycling burns a significant amount of fat.

Statistics show that cycling burns more than twice the calories of jogging. If you persist with this exercise routine, ideally avoiding public transportation and commuting by bicycle, you can maintain a healthy weight and avoid obesity without medication or excessive dieting.