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  HISTORY OF OLYMPICS               The Olympic Games, which originated in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago, were revived in the late 19th century and have become the world’s preeminent sporting competition. From the 8th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D., the Games were held every four years in Olympia, located in the western Peloponnese peninsula, in honor of the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens, and featured 280 participants from 13 nations, competing in 43 events. Since 1994, the Summer and Winter Olympic Games have been held separately and have alternated every two years. The 2020 Summer Olympics, delayed one year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. The Olympics Begin in Ancient Greece The first written records of the ancient Olympic Games date to 776 B.C., when a cook named Coroebus won the only event—a 192-meter footrace called the stade (the origin of the modern “stadiu

  1. CYCLING IMPROVES MENTAL WELL-BEING There are so many ways that exercise can boost your mood: there's the basic release of adrenalin and endorphins, and the improved confidence that comes from achieving new things (such as completing a sportive or getting closer to that goal). Cycling combines physical exercise with being outdoors and exploring new views. You can ride solo - giving you time to process worries or concerns, or you can ride with a group which broadens your social circle. Former Hour Record holder Graeme Obree has suffered from  depression through much of his life, and told us: “Getting out and riding will help [people suffering with depression]... Without cycling, I don’t know where I would be." 2. STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM BY CYCLING This one is particularly relevant during the global Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. David Nieman and his colleagues at Appalachian State University studied 1000 adults up to the age of 85. They found that exercise had huge bene

  1. Boost your stamina and cardio capacity Aerbic exercise, also known as cardio, is a key part of a balanced exercise routine. When you do aerobic exercise, your heart and lungs need to work harder to provide your muscles with more blood and oxygen. The Elliptical machine allows you to get a good aerobic workout, which can strengthen your heart, lungs, and muscles. This, in turn, can help build your stamina and endurance. 2. Burn a lot of calories If you’re looking for a way to crush your calorie burn in a short amount of time, jump on the elliptical. Depending on how much you weigh, this cardio machine can burn about 285 to 410 calories in 30 minutes. The lower end of the range represents a person weighing 125 pounds, while the higher end is for someone weighing 185 pounds. Burning more calories than you consume can help lose weight To boost your calorie burn, consider increasing the intensity of your elliptical workouts. 3. Put less stress on your joints Your knees, ank

1: Reduced Impact One of the big benefits when it comes to running on a treadmill is that it reduces the impact much better than running on the street or other outdoor surfaces 2: You Are In Control Something else that will really benefit you if you choose to run on a treadmill is the fact that  YOU ARE COMPLETELY IN CONTROL . Depending on your fitness level you may want to have a light workout or you might be an experienced runner wanting an intense workout. The point is that on a treadmill you can control all of the aspects to suit your fitness level to a tee. 3: They Simulate Race Courses Another big advantage of running on a treadmill is that it can help you train for your next big race or that ultra-long marathon with ease. Being programmable isn’t just convenient because it also means that you can  SIMULATE A REAL RACE  with them. You can control the speed and the incline of a treadmill and that comes in really handy for race day. Being able to train for a race in conditions