The Perks Of An Adult Tricycle

By Nancy Scott


Getting fit while having fun is a summer tradition. The cold weather is gone, the sun is out and the rain has faded. This combination almost requires outside activities. It is something most people look forward to for months. For those that are not in the best of shape, the thought of exercising might bring up some anxiety or cause hesitation. By riding an adult tricycle, you can get out and enjoy the weather without worry about turning exercise into a job or something that you won't enjoy.

Getting fit is much easier in the summer. Since the weather is nice and the rain is gone, along with snow and colder days, there is no excuse for staying indoors hibernating anymore. Getting out to play sports, having a bar-b-que, or tossing a Frisbee are all part of this fun. Going for rides is something that you can do individually or in a group.

If you don't like what you're doing, you'll probably quit. There is no way a person will continue doing something that is painful that they despise. If a workout is something you dread, you're going to quit. That's just a fact. This means you must find something you enjoy in order to continue to work on getting fit. Riding bikes and trikes is something that will provide great exercise without the work part of the workout. You can do it by yourself or in a group that provides encouragement. Some whole families will do this type of event together. It's fun and no one realizes they are actually getting in shape.

Getting on a bicycle is intimidating for many people. Adults have usually not gone for a bike ride in years. The idea of hopping back on a bike can be intimidating because of the level of coordination that it takes. Some will even say that they haven't ridden in years and that's why they won't try it again. Fear of humiliation of tipping over is a huge deal. With a tricycle, those fears can be forgotten. Since there are two wheels in the back, you won't tip over. You can climb on board, get set, and start riding. Even when you come to a full stop you can keep your feet on the pedals; something you can't do on a bike.

Comfort is key. Speed bikes are designed for the rider to be bent over and become one with the frame. This makes them more aerodynamic to allow them to speed down the race track. For those that are not trying to win a race, this can be an uncomfortable position. With the tricycle, you can either sit back or upright while you ride. It is easier on your back and you have the benefit of seeing everything around you.

The two types are upright and recumbent. The first one allows you to sit tall on the trike with the pedals directly beneath you. The second is designed for you to sit low to the ground and back in a bucket seat. This gives you more comfort, allows you to go faster, and ride longer. The pedals are out in front of you so the way you ride will take some practice, but you won't fall over.

Going on a group tour is a lot of fun. If you don't have friends or family that ride, or even if you do, joining a group tour is a great way to go for a ride and see things you would otherwise miss. Rather than just riding around your neighborhood, a tour takes you down a road or path with scenic views in a group that signed up just for that.

You need to enjoy your exercise in order to stick with it. Most do not have the discipline to stick with a routine if it is not fun and enjoyable. Going for a ride gives you great cardio style workouts while having fun and seeing the world around you.




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