Health Benefits of Motorcycles

You know riding motorcycles is fun - but did you also know it's good for your health? You probably don't need another reason to justify heading out on your motorcycle, but it's fun to know all the ways you are proactively helping your health by doing so! We rounded up the top health benefits below. If you are looking for a motorcycle, visit Advantage PowerSports. We are a motorcycle dealership in Kansas City, Missouri. We also offer parts replacements and service options if your current ride isn't running like normal. Whatever you need, you'll find it with us!

Your Brain Activity

You need to get from point A to point B. Is it better to use a car or a motorcycle? In terms of brain activity, you are better off hoping aboard that motorcycle. Driving in a car is a passive activity. You slide into a padded chair (much like that recliner you use to watch TV). You slide into highway hypnosis where you can't recall the journey as it’s happening. You only move your hands to steer and are otherwise sedentary. Your brain shifts into gear only when a threat pops up, such as an animal darting into your path. 

Riding a motorcycle is a much more active activity. Your brain must be alert since you are surrounded by larger motorists. You scan the road for obstacles more since your vehicle is more affected by them. The increased awareness help boosts your brain activity. It's like getting a brain workout!

Chemical Concoctions

Riding a motorcycle triggers a release of many chemicals in your brain. Anytime you do something you enjoy, your brain emits "feel good" chemicals. You get a hit of adrenaline and endorphins, which help boost your mood and keep you happy long after you head home to the garage.

At the same time, riding a motorcycle reduces negative chemicals, such as stress. Stress can damage (without exaggerating) every major system in your body from your nervous system to your digestive system. Plenty of research studies show that stress is a leading factor for most doctors and hospital visits. Cruising down the highway on your motorcycle is a great stress reduction, which helps keep those negative health effects of stress at bay.

Finally, if you are riding your motorcycle in the sunshine, you are getting the benefit of vitamin D. It's an important vitamin for many reasons including it helps keep up good moods and reduce stress. Each sunny ride you embark on helps your health by giving you more vitamin D.

Full-Body Workout

It's no big secret that riding motorcycles is a great workout. You have to engage so many muscles to maintain proper posture including your core, neck, back, and shoulders. You have to engage your legs, knees, and thighs to stay in control and steer your motorcycle. Swap out the fluorescent lights in the gym for sunshine on the highway. As you ride you improve your insulin sensitivity, which boosts your metabolism. This then aids your body in burning more calories and storing less fat. You'll get to combine your workout, transportation, and adrenaline seeking into one fun activity!

Ready to take advantage of these health benefits? Hop aboard a motorcycle. If you are looking to buy one, visit Advantage PowerSports. We are a motorcycle dealership offering a wide range of new and used motorcycles for sale. If you already own a motorcycle, keep in mind our parts and service options. If your motorcycle isn't running like it used to, our expert staff can fix it. You'll find us in Kansas City, Missouri.