Good news! "The first comprehensive probe fitness and health benefits of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and off-road motorcycle (ORM) recreational riding" horseback riding is proving as good as it feels.
studies
conducted over several years, York University Faculty of Health, who is supported by the Government of Nova Scotia and 3 riding association, the study began with a meticulous land survey to determine the "typical" driver.
That was the entire first phase of this grand experiment.
then observed 128 contestants, divided into 6 groups: 3 age classification of male and female. After modifying these riders' equipment, to measure the physical effects: heart rate, oxygen consumption, muscle fatigue and stress, etc.
results
riding off-road vehicle requires a real and serious physical effort. According to Canadian government standards of fitness, it should positively affect your health.
while driving, drivers' use of oxygen increased by 3.5 to 6 times their level at rest. It is 600% more! And according to the standards set by the American College of Sports Medicine, which represents a moderately intense physical activity.
The same moderate intensity and uniform taxes heart muscles. How? About the same amount as the other individual sports take you at your own pace, such as skiing, golf, or climbing.
is a typical ATV riding 2-3 hours, ORM is 1-2 hours. The amount of work required in the upper body and arms, if practiced regularly, it is sufficient to increase muscle mass and bone fitness. And how are they regularly have to drive to start realizing that increase? Only once or twice a week!
Biggie
Researchers have also noted the emotional high that stops people always talk about "improving the quality of life and reduce stress." This surprised even the driver.
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