Is it worth cycling to work? Yes. Thanks to this, we will be he althier, happier and more productive at work. In terms of physical activity, Poles fall below the European Union average, according to TNS Polska. Meanwhile, any type of movement - even cycling to work - can significantly affect the statistics, and most importantly, our he alth.

Ride a bike to work to be beautiful and happy

According to WHO recommendations, people over 18 years of age should spend 150 minutes a week, i.e. about 20 minutes a day, for physical activity. Meanwhile, it is enough to play sports (e.g. cycling) just 10 minutes more (i.e. 30 minutes) for the brain to start producing endorphins, known as happiness hormones, which improve mood. It is also worth noting that happy people are much better at dealing with unexpected life challenges.

What's more, during exercise, your body releases dopamine, called the hormone of motivation, and serotonin, which improves your mood and gives you energy. As a result, just a moment of movement in the morning can make us happier and less nervous for the next 24 hours. And as you know - beauty anger is bad.

But that's not all - an hour of vigorous cycling allows you to burn about 500 calories, thanks to which, after a few weeks of traveling by bike to and from work, we will be able to boast a slimmer figure. We can also notice the difference in the condition of the skin. When we are on the move, the blood transports more nutrients and oxygen, and thus the cells of the face are better nourished and oxidized, thanks to which it acquires a he althy color and glow - advises Joanna Zmokła from Benefit Systems. It is also worth adding that the effort associated with riding a bike has a beneficial effect on the production of collagen, which protects against wrinkles.

Bike to work to be he althy

Movement is he alth. It's obvious, but why is that? The answer is simple - practicing any sport, including recreational cycling, improves immunity and condition. Physical activity has a positive effect on the immune system, which can more effectively protect against infections, microbes and pathogens, including dangerous cancer cells. - It is enough to drive 32 km a week, which is about 6 kmdaily - advises the trainer Joanna Zmokła from Benefit Systems.

Regular cycling also lowers the risk of heart disease - roughly by half. It is all the more important that, according to the Central Statistical Office, one of the main causes of death in Poland is cardiovascular disease.

Riding a bike every day can also reduce the risk of stroke, diabetes and joint problems, lower levels of "bad" cholesterol and make bones stronger.

Why is it worth riding a bike?

Bike to work to live longer

Cycling to work can also extend your life. On the one hand, because according to the World He alth Organization, lack of physical activity is the fourth risk factor for mortality in the world. On the other hand, there is no shortage of studies showing that sport can extend a person's life. Research conducted in Denmark and Great Britain shows that moderate and regular physical activity can extend a person's life from 3 to 5 years.

There are more such reports from the world of science. EUFIC (European Food Information Council), among others, cites similar results. According to them, physical activity reduces the risk of premature death by half. However, according to the Chinese - 15 minutes of exercise a day could reduce the risk of death by 14% and extend life by about 3 years.

Bike to work to work more efficiently

A city bike instead of a car can be a good choice, especially for office workers. As many as 51% of Poles believe that commuting to work by car reduces efficiency, according to research conducted by the Opinion Research Center (OBOAK). Experts emphasize that thanks to daily rides lasting several minutes, we will be more focused and creative. At work, we will acquire knowledge much faster. Thanks to exercise, the blood supply to the brain also increases, which improves concentration and long-term memory - adds the trainer of Benefit Systems, Joanna Zmokła. So we will be much more productive workers. And additionally resistant to stress.

In a crisis situation at work, we will be able to react much faster than others and we will immediately start looking for a solution to the problem instead of worrying about it. And from such an attitude, we are only a small step away from praise from the boss, a raise or even a promotion. It only takes a moment to ride a bike a day.

It is even easier as you don't need your own two-wheeler to commute to work by bike. Public city bikes are already available in 12 cities all over Poland, and actively encouraged to use them, among othersMultisport promoting the campaign "Endorphins for the summer".

Bike to work to save time

Do you ever wonder what to do to make the day longer? You can try to extend it by switching from the car to the bicycle and thus avoiding traffic jams. According to Deloitte's research, you can lose more than 8 hours a month in Warsaw, and almost 9 in Wrocław. Therefore, by choosing a bicycle as a means of transport in a larger city, you can have about 2 hours more time per week for yourself.

In Warsaw, there are over 200 stations with city bikes, located throughout the city. The capital can boast of having the tenth best bicycle system in the world in terms of ease of use according to USA Today.

Bike to work to save money

As you know, time is money. No wonder that by reducing traffic jams, we can seriously save. For an average resident - driver, traffic jams cost PLN 3350 per year. By switching to a bicycle, we can save, for example, on holidays abroad.

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Many people give up cycling to work, arguing that they sweat too much and won't look fresh. This argument is hard to fight - indeed, in the office you shouldn't look as if you just left the pool. How to deal with this? Here are some solutions:

  • bike to work slowly, come home faster;
  • always have a change of clothes (including underwear) with you;
  • ride in a T-shirt that drains sweat and neutralizes unpleasant odors;
  • shower after arriving at work (this solution is poor for women for whom showering, makeup and hair styling can be too time-consuming and troublesome in the office).

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