Let's face it, we've become a car-dominated society. Whether people are traveling 1 mile or 100, most are relying on a motor driven vehicle to get them there. My recommendation for you is to buck this trend!
In order for a person to maintain their existing health they need to perform at least 30 minutes of moderate activity (enough to increase your heart rate) 5 to 7 days per week. If you're having trouble accomplishing this, consider biking or walking to work. All you'd need is 15 minutes in each direction. If your place of employment is too far, consider walking to a transportation hub instead.
Here are the top reasons I've chosen to bike to work:
> Each day (Monday through Friday), I get a minimum of 45 minutes of cardio
> Fresh air helps me prepare for the day in the morning and unwind in the evening
> I save money (no gas tank to fill, no parking rates to worry about)
> I'm helping the environment by lowering my carbon footprint
> I get to ride around on a super-cool Gary Fisher Triton (single-speed fixie!)
September 22nd is 4 weeks away. Take the time between now and then to see if an alternative form of transportation could work for you. And even if you can't commit entirely, doing 1 day per week or 1 time per month is better than nothing!
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