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I love cycling. When I knock off work, later in the evening, I often go for a ride. It relaxes me and clears my head. It's the only form of exercise I truly enjoy. I go to the gym as well on week-ends for weight training but riding my bike is my me time.
The obvious immediate benefit is weight control. But staying fit has a lot of other advantages. You've mentioned depression. I'm convinced that exercising definitely helps with that.
I took up astronomy a while ago because it also helps me chill out and make a clear cut from work. The socialising aspect of it is also a big factor.
I talked to my mum last week over the holiday break. She's 71 and has clocked up 4000km mountain trekking in the Pyrenees. My dad is 75 and rides his bike every day, about 60km outings. They're healthy and happy. Still going.
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