Commute by car = get fat

This falls into the category of "duh", but this post by Spinopsys refers to an Australian study examining the effects on different types of commuting on weight. This study is the world's first to explore the topic in this light.

From the Sydney Morning Herald read "Fat chance of losing weight for commuter drivers" HERE.

Some quotes from the article written by Julie Robotham are:

"DRIVING to work can make you fat....."

"People who took their cars to work were 13 per cent more likely to be overweight or obese than those who walked, cycled or used public transport, regardless of their income level....."

"...being overweight increased 6 per cent for each additional hour they spent behind the wheel..."

Moving to the suburbs may prove to be a good thing for the overall well being of your family, but expect to add some extra pounds in the process. If only all those speedy drivers on the highway were actually pedalcyclists hurrying home to train.