Driving to the gym

Gym memberships are at an all time high, so why are more of us obese than ever? We are going the wrong way about it, driving to the gym to just sit on an exercise bike or treadmill.



The best impact you can make is changing the way you get about. Don't drive if you can cycle; don't cycle if you can walk; don't walk if you can run; don't use the lift if there's a staircase. Making roads safer would have a far bigger impact on our collective health than building more gyms.

One in four car journeys are under two miles, contributing to congestion and pollution. These distances can easily be walked in around 30 minutes. Since starting my car ban challenge I have learnt that it's doable. I guess if you have to drive to the gym, you should car pool.