Walking vs. Cycling: Which Is Safer for Prostate Health?

When males get older, they will always be troubled by two problems: one is that the belly becomes increasingly difficult to close, and the other is that the prostate becomes more and more sensitive. 

After sitting for eight hours at work and brushing your mobile phone on the sofa after work, your prostate is like a small balloon pressed into cotton, which gradually becomes congested. Frequent urination, urgent urination, and dull pain in the perineum not only affect your life, but also your sexual activity.

So a lot of people want to exercise for prostate regulation, but they feel it is difficult: walking and cycling are popular sports, a zero threshold, and you can blow to see the scenery, in the end, which is safer for the prostate? In fact, these two sports are not competitors. The key is to see how you exercise safely and reasonably.

Next, this article will discuss walking or cycling, which is safer for the prostate, and how to exercise safely and reasonably.

The Impact of the Wrong Way of Exercise on the Prostate 

The prostate is located between the bladder and the rectum, like a small chestnut, and the urethra has to pass through it. Such an organ hidden deep in the pelvic cavity is most afraid of "oppression" and "lack of blood circulation."

We usually sit for a long time, all the weight is pressed in the perineum, the prostate is squeezed out of breath, blood circulation slows down, metabolic waste can not be discharged, and over time, it is easy to develop congestion and edema, which naturally induces inflammation. The core function of exercise is to make the blood in the pelvic cavity move and make the secretion of prostatic fluid smoother, which is equivalent to giving it a "massage" to prevent bacterial growth.

But the question is, the same exercise, why do some people say that walking is beneficial and harmless, while others complain that riding makes the prostate ride out of trouble? In fact, it is not the fault of the exercise itself, but the wrong way of exercising.

Walking 

"Life lies in sports." This sentence shows the benefits of sports. Among them, walking is very suitable for prostate health. It has no threshold and no special equipment. Whether it's downstairs in the community, on the park path, or getting off two stops ahead of time to go back to work, you can practice it. The key is that walking is friendly to the prostate.

1. The benefits of walking on the prostate 

Promote blood circulation: When walking at a moderate speed, the pelvic muscles will contract and relax with the rhythm, just like a "passive massage" for the prostate, which can drive out the stagnant blood, fill in the fresh blood, and reduce congestion and edema.

Relieve discomfort symptoms: Many patients with chronic prostatitis will feel waist soreness, lower abdominal pain, and insist on walking can slowly alleviate these symptoms, even nervous tension, insomnia, and other incidental problems will be improved.

Assist drug absorption: If you are already experiencing prostate problems, regular walking can make the drug reach the prostate gland faster, and the effect will be twice the result with half the effort.

2. The right way to walk is more important than "taking enough steps"

Instead of pursuing "10,000 steps a day," exercise lies in "regularity" and "moderation." 

Frequency: 3-5 times a week, 30 minutes to 1 hour each time, don't do it all  at once, but you can split it into two sessions, such as 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the evening.

Speed: Medium speed is OK. You feel hot and slightly breathless, but you can still speak normally. Don't run like you are in a hurry, and don't wander slowly. It doesn't work. 

For office workers, walking is a convenient exercise; sitting for two hours a day and getting up to walk for five minutes can also achieve the cumulative effect. It is an effortless, risk-free exercise. No wonder doctors often say, "If you want to protect the prostate, take walking as a daily habit first."

Note: Do not walk immediately after meals, rest for half an hour before moving; wear loose pants and comfortable sports shoes, so that the perineum does not feel bound. 

Cycling 

There's a lot of controversy about cycling. Some people say that "cycling hurts the prostate, the more you ride, the worse it gets." There are also cycling enthusiasts who have been riding for more than ten years, and the physical examination report is still normal. 

In fact, cycling itself is a good exercise, which can not only exercise the pelvic floor muscles, but also go out to see the scenery, but it requires higher levels of fitness, good posture, and equipment. If you don't pay attention to it, you will hurt your prostate.

1. Why do people hurt their prostate when riding? 

Riding for a long time: The prostate is most afraid of continuous squeezing. If you ride continuously for more than 2 hours, the seat has been against the perineum, the blood reflux of the prostate will be blocked, the congestion will become more and more serious, and it will not hurt.

Wrong equipment and posture: Many people use a narrow and hard road racing seat, where the pressure is concentrated in the center of the perineum, which is bound to cause problems in the long run; some people ride with excessive forward body, pressing their weight on the crotch, which is equivalent to "adding pressure" to the prostate.

But you don't give up cycling because of it! According to popular science videos from professional urology experts interviewed by GCN, these experts studied and observed 8000 cyclists. Studies have shown that only 5% of them suffer from prostate cancer, which is much lower than that of the general population. This shows that as long as you ride scientifically, you will not only not hurt the prostate, but also protect its health.

2. Four "prostate protection techniques" for scientific cycling

Choose the right seat: This is a crucial step! Choose a wider seat with gel or a hollow design. The width should match your pelvis (you can go to a professional car shop to measure it). The hollow seat can reduce the pressure on the perineum and greatly reduce the pressure.

Posture adjustment: The front end of the seat should be slightly lower than the rear end, forming an inclination of 5-10 degrees, so as to avoid the body sliding forward; the handlebars can be adjusted to keep the upper body upright, and the weight should be distributed to the arms and legs, not all on the crotch.

Control the time and rhythm: ride 2-3 times a week, 20-30 minutes each time, and do not ride continuously for a long time. Every 30 minutes, get off and rest for 2 minutes, or do a few anal lifting movements to relax the pelvic floor muscles and promote blood circulation.

Wear the right gear: Be sure to wear professional cycling pants with pads to cushion the pressure. Don't ride in tight jeans or regular underwear, which will only increase friction and pressure.

If the above points are done well, cycling is the "good friend" of the prostate. Most of the people who say that riding hurts the prostate don't choose the right seat, don't control the time, or don't have the right posture, just like if you don't warm up, you will pull your muscles. Can you blame the fitness itself?

Walking vs. Riding: How to Choose

In fact, there is no "which is better" between walking and cycling, only "which is more suitable for you." If your prostate is already uncomfortable, you are older, or you don't exercise much. It is suggested that you give priority to walking, which is low risk, easy to adhere to, and will not burden the prostate.

If you are young, like outdoor activities, or want to combine exercise and scenery, choose cycling, but be sure to strictly follow the "gland protection skills" mentioned above, and do not try to be brave.

Reminder: Exercise is an adjunct to prostate problems, not a cure. If there are obvious problems of frequent urination, painful urination, perineal heaviness, or chronic prostatitis, exercise alone is not enough, but also with mild conditioning. 

Recommend the Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill of Dr. Li's clinic, which is not as stimulating as Western medicine, can slowly improve the inflammation and congestion of the prostate. With regular exercise, the effect will be more obvious.

Guys in need can consult Dr. Li; after all, professional conditioning and scientific exercise can make the prostate truly healthy.

Moreover, no matter what kind of exercise you choose, you should remember the word "moderate." As the fitness circle said, “Training like Lin Daiyu but stressing like Schwarzenegger —totally unnecessary.” Exercise is for health, not to complete the task, step by step. Long-term persistence is the key.

Conclusion 

The health of the prostate depends on daily care. Whether walking or riding, you need to find the right way and stick to it. How to choose walking and cycling varies from person to person. Don't worry about it. Choose the most suitable sport for you. 

In the matter of health, if you take action, you will win more than half.