obesity
and exercise
Progression
of obesity worldwide
“Cycling has been shown to produce significant health benefits,
including weight loss and reductions in risk of mortality. Life years
gained outweigh life years lost in traffic accidents by 20:1.”
Comparing
countries’ obesity and cycling rates of children
“The advantage of cycling as a method of physical activity for
the general population is that it can be carried out easily as part
of daily life (shopping, school and work commuting). The Finnish study
concluded that: “Walking and cycling during work trips currently
provide the possibility for regular physical activity for a considerable
proportion of the working population, and there is potential for a substantial
increase of actively commuting people.” Cycling to and from work
has also been suggested as more acceptable and more cost-effective than
formal work-site exercise classes. For children, strategies to promote
less sedentary lifestyles are emerging as being the most effective in
preventing obesity.”
Comparing
countries’ obesity rates with active modes of travel
Comparing walking and cycling by country. Image credit: cycle-helmets.com
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