Most of us know that the risk of getting ill is reduced when we look after ourselves. Taking regular exercise has proven to be good for our health and scientists have found that the risk of getting cancer and heart disease is reduced when we take part in physical activity. 11 The biggest study into the issue linked using two wheels with a halving of the risk of cancer and heart disease. The five-year study of 250,000 UK commuters also showed walking had some benefits over sitting on public transport or taking the car. Cycling to work is already popular in many cities across the world. Some forward-thinking authorities have built cycle lanes to make the commute safer, as well as providing secure places to lock them up. Some companies also provide places for their employees to get changed and cleaned up when they arrive at work. 12 According to people surveyed in this study, regular cycling cut the risk of death from any cause by 41%, the incidence of cancer by 45% and heart disease by 46%. 13 It's my only form of exercise. And while going to the gym to lose a few pounds takes effort, cycling has just become part of the work routine. Clare Hyde from Cancer Research UK says, "This study helps to highlight the potential benefits of building activity into your everyday life. Anything that gets you a bit hot and out of breath can help make a difference." 14 The research, published in the British Medical Journal, found it wasn't the result of weight loss but it could be that cyclists are leaner and have lower levels of inflammation (炎症) in the body. Of course, any exercise is good for you. 15 Dr Jason Gill, from the University of Glasgow, told the BBC, "You need to get to work every day so if you built cycling into the day it takes no willpower." For me, it's the best and most enjoyable workout 1can have and I don't need to wear skin-tight clothes, as long as I wear a helmet. 1. 11 A: It all makes good sense. B: It's a great way to bum off energy. C: However, it's thought that cycling is better exercise. D: What exactly is making cycling a much healthier choice? E: Getting into the habit of cycling everyday helps reduce weight. F: Now they've found cycling to work is one of the best activities to do this. G: For me, cycling to work is quicker and cheaper than using public transport. 2. 12 A: It all makes good sense. B: It's a great way to bum off energy. C: However, it's thought that cycling is better exercise. D: What exactly is making cycling a much healthier choice? E: Getting into the habit of cycling everyday helps reduce weight. F: Now they've found cycling to work is one of the best activities to do this. G: For me, cycling to work is quicker and cheaper than using public transport. 3. 13 A: It all makes good sense. B: It's a great way to bum off energy. C: However, it's thought that cycling is better exercise. D: What exactly is making cycling a much healthier choice? E: Getting into the habit of cycling everyday helps reduce weight. F: Now they've found cycling to work is one of the best activities to do this. G: For me, cycling to work is quicker and cheaper than using public transport. 4. 14 A: It all makes good sense. B: It's a great way to bum off energy. C: However, it's thought that cycling is better exercise. D: What exactly is making cycling a much healthier choice? E: Getting into the habit of cycling everyday helps reduce weight. F: Now they've found cycling to work is one of the best activities to do this. G: For me, cycling to work is quicker and cheaper than using public transport. 5. 15 A: It all makes good sense. B: It's a great way to bum off energy. C: However, it's thought that cycling is better exercise. D: What exactly is making cycling a much healthier choice? E: Getting into the habit of cycling everyday helps reduce weight. F: Now they've found cycling to work is one of the best activities to do this. G: For me, cycling to work is quicker and cheaper than using public transport.