The benefits of cycling

"Los beneficios del ciclismo"
Spanish B1 writing exercise

Marta shares how cycling has improved her health, mood, and daily life.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "to cycle (to ride a bike)", "to relax (to de-stress)", "to exercise (to work out)", "to look after (to take care of)", "route (cycle path, itinerary)" and "energetic (full of energy)".

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Last year, Marta decided to start cycling to work. Before, she always drove to work and felt tired. Now she goes by bike every day and feels much more energetic. Cycling is very good for the heart and for the lungs. Marta is glad that cycling helps her to relax. Doctors recommend that we exercise every day. It is important that we look after our health. Marta hopes that her children will also love cycling. She is looking for a route that goes through the park. She would like to try a long cycling trip one day. If she saves enough money, she will buy a new bicycle. In the future, cycling will become much more popular. Marta thinks that cycling is a gift for body and mind. She recommends that everyone try cycling for a month.

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