Roam Around the City with Garmin's Edge 1030 Plus GPS

One of the best things about cities with great traffic management and pavements is that you can walk and roam around with ease. When you know the streets by heart, how things go, and how the people in the area function, it is easier to go about the day while you’re out. Walking and cycling are two of the best ways to know more about your location. Plus, they are fun activities that you can do with friends and help you stay fit.

If you feel that walking is something you can’t do because you’re stressed or lost or just not in the right headspace, then you should definitely reconsider. Walking is one of the most widely recommended cardio exercises for adults as it offers a lot of benefits. One noteworthy benefit is it counteracts the effects of weight-promoting genes. According to studies, walking briskly reduces the negative effects of the said genes by 50 percent. It also helps tame your sweet tooth because a 15-minute walk helps curb your cravings for chocolate and reduces the amount of sweets you usually eat in stressful situations.

Additionally, women who incorporate walking into their routine are less likely to suffer from breast cancer. Per a research, women who walk seven or more hours a week are at lower risk of developing breast cancer. Walking also eases joint pain and arthritis-related pain that come with old age. So if you want to make things easier for you when you get older, walk more than five miles a week. Lastly, walking boosts our immune system and protects us from cold and flu as it produces cells that fight these illnesses. 

But needless to say, walking has always been part of our lives. Going to work, for one, requires a few minutes’ walk. Even a trip to the supermarket entails some walking from one aisle to another. This is advantageous, though, as this means we get to exercise our body despite our busy schedules. Walking also strengthens our bones and muscles, which is a big help in preventing arthritis formation. Since walking is also a physical activity, it is a great way to release stress and reduce risks of high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.

Cycling, like walking, can also be a good way to know your way around the metro, because unlike cars and other means of transportation, it gives you just the right amount of time to familiarize the area. Not to mention bicycles are way cheaper than cars and are also a good tool to get the body moving. 

In one of our previous articles, we already talked about the benefits of cycling. In this piece, we will give you more reasons to start cycling and how to make the most out of the activity.

First and foremost, cycling makes you healthier. It also helps relieve stress, which is good not just for your physical state but also your mental health. And one great thing about cycling is that it is the perfect activity to do with your friends and family and with people you’ve just met but share the same interest.  There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of biker groups that are open to welcoming new members and offer a support system that will not only motivate you to keep going but will also inspire you to reach new heights.

But your bike and your helmet are not the only gears you need to maximize this adventure. You need a reliable cycling buddy too.

The best choice? Garmin’s Edge 1030 Plus.

With the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus GPS, you will never feel like you’re cycling alone because you have a device that will stay with you as you cycle—whenever, wherever!

Catch endless possibilities with this GPS bike computer that boasts 24-hour battery life on a quick charge. Your indoor and outdoor workouts and training plans from Garmin Connect can also be synced to your Edge 1030 Plus so you never miss a beat. It comes with a feature that suggests rides based on your current training load, and it yields the necessary data to help you gauge how your body is responding to training. And when you’re navigating the outdoors, you will never have to worry about getting lost because this bike computer will show you the way back.  

Moreover, it has a ClimbPro feature that lets you know the remaining ascent and grade when you’re climbing. And with its hydration reminders, you receive alerts for when you need to drink or eat. This device also utilizes the right technology to help you stay in touch with your loved ones.

With the health benefits that cycling and walking offer, getting fit just got easier and a lot more fun. But as with any adventure, there are a lot of things to take into consideration before going out into the wilderness. With the help of the Edge 1030 Plus, you can determine when is the best time to start cycling, which route to take, when to rest, and how to stay safe as you conquer different trails.

No activity is easy and cycling is no exemption. But with the right partner, you can reach any destination you have in mind.

So what are you waiting for? Grab a Garmin and start cycling your way to fitness.