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Anytime you can, get out of that steel coffin! We sit, sit, sit, for hours at a time. We use drive thru banks, we use drive thru coffee shops, and of course, we get our fast food all without having to leave our comfy cars. Our society has become so automobile centric that many people don't stop to consider the health costs of all this sitting, nor do we consider the fact that we have options. The ultimate would be if you could sell your car and bike everywhere but that is practical for less than 1% of America's population. Given our poor rail and public transit systems, cars are pretty much required for modern life except in a few urban centers like New York and San Francisco. Big changes in health come from small lifestyle changes. Lets look at how you can make a few small changes in your driving behavior that can add up to BIG changes in bodyfat and health.
If you get stuck in rush hour traffic routinely getting to and from work, you are wasting valuable workout time! If you are sitting on a freeway in stop and go traffic then pull off, get your bike out of the trunk, and go for a ride until traffic clears! While we are on the subject, consider alternative ways you could get to work without your car. Bike commuting is a lot more practical than most people realize. Consider bus too. The bus may take longer but you can work on the bus and all the walking to and from bus stops will save you from wasting time doing cardio at the gym