{"id":19892,"date":"2015-06-03T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2015\/06\/03\/cycle-and-be-happy-says-bestmed-r2684\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T10:51:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T10:51:45","slug":"cycle-and-be-happy-says-bestmed-r2684","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/cycle-and-be-happy-says-bestmed-r2684\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycle and Be Happy, says Bestmed"},"content":{"rendered":"

By investing in initiatives like the Bestmed-ASG women\u2019s professional cycling team and the new National Cycling Series, Bestmed is aiming to give the health and wellbeing of all South Africans a boost.<\/p>\n

According to executive head of marketing, sales and distribution Chris Luyt, cycling is an accessible sport for those who strive to live longer and lead healthier lives.<\/p>\n

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By investing in initiatives like the Bestmed-ASG women\u2019s professional cycling team and the new National Cycling Series, Bestmed is aiming to give the health and wellbeing of all South Africans a boost. \/\/ Photo: Supplied.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are a nation that enjoys sport and exercise and we back cycling because it\u2019s the perfect lifestyle and family-orientated activity,\u201d said Luyt.<\/p>\n

The Bestmed National Cycling Series comprises six road classics and seven mountain bike races throughout the year and across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that sponsoring sporting events encourages people to exercise, which is a key factor in achieving and maintaining optimal health.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving a year-round calendar of events is just added motivation to keep on training, competing and having fun on the bike.\u201d<\/p>\n

Luyt said the sport tied in perfectly with the medical scheme\u2019s four strategic wellness pillars: Be Happy, Be Active, Be Safe and Be Nutri-Wise.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo become active is the first step in being healthy and happy. Building exercise into your daily schedule helps to reduce the damaging effects of stress and maintain a good balance between work and play.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bestmed\u2019s partnership with the Cancer Association of South Africa and Incolabs furthermore promoted the message of staying sun smart and safe from skin cancer, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom a Nutri-Wise perspective, you are only as good as the food you eat. In cycling, you need stamina and a healthy mind, so balanced nutrition is key.\u201d<\/p>\n

Luyt said elite sportspeople like the Bestmed-ASG women\u2019s team were ambassadors for a healthy lifestyle and represented values that the medical scheme promoted and to which the public aspired.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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