Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
theconversation.com
Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.
  • ValiantDust@feddit.orgEnglish
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    6 days ago

    And not just fat people. It helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.

    For me the biggest benefit aside from generally increased fitness is how it helps with my mental health. It’s hardly a new revelation that exercising regularly is good for your mental health. But it’s so much easier to get yourself to move when you have to to get somewhere than it is if it’s purely for exercise. At least for me.

    • joshchandra@midwest.socialEnglish
      16·
      6 days ago

      But it’s so much easier to get yourself to move when you have to to get somewhere than it is if it’s purely for exercise. At least for me.

      That’s definitely not just in your case!!