21 April 2009

Transit Users More Fit

A new study ... suggests taking public transit may help you keep fit.

..."The idea of needing to go to the gym to get your daily dose of exercise is a misperception," ... "These short walks throughout our day are historically how we have gotten our activity. Unfortunately, we've engineered this activity out of our daily lives."

4 comments:

  1. Its funny when I tell co-workers I walk 6 blocks to catch the bus, they look at me like I have a third eye and I'm trek'n across Africa.
    Heaven forbid I walk a few blocks after sitting at a desk all day.

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  2. Next thing you know the fitness industry will lobby against public transport....

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  3. "Heaven forbid I walk a few blocks after sitting at a desk all day."
    You feel so much better, too.

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  4. Does anyone here remember the Reading Is FUNdamental program that encouraged kids to read regularly? Maybe we need a Walking Is FUNdamental program.

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