How motivated would you be to cycle to work if your company paid you to do it? I bet you would not even think about going to work by car.
Being productive at work
Scientists have found out that people who cycle to work are more productive. A research showed that most people who went to their jobs by bike felt a lot more energized. Since their bodies were already moving in the morning and making their blood flow through the entire body. The brain gets activated more easily and thus the functioning of the brain as well. The creativity of the employees increased immense and their productivity showed to outrank their coworkers who came to their jobs by car.
Being more creative and happier
On the way most of the employees went different routes to get to their jobs by bike, however most of them had one thing in common. They all ended up passing through places and streets where they were able to be witness of daily interactions that made them feel happier. Some of them pass by the beach and are able to listen to the sound of the waves created by the wind, while others get to pass through a park and see how pigeons are being fed. All those interactions create some sort of dopamine in their bodies which results in them being more creative and happier all through out the day. In fact the happiness lasts even longer due to the fact that they have to go home by bike their bodies get filled up once again with dopamine and they are much more likely do have a balanced life between their jobs and their social lives.
Riding the bike is healthy for you
Stress can be a huge factor nowadays. It can lead to stress, depression and last but not least to a heart attack. The majority of bicycle riders have a healthier immune system. Since their body is fighting every day against nature itself. Be it while driving in winter under extreme cold temperatures or in summer when it’s really hot outside. Their bodies have been able to develop a stronger protection system for their health. On top of that their overall body functions are better compared to their coworkers who come to work by car. The employees who ride the bicycle to word are fitter and much more relaxed in stress situation. Due to the fact that most of them get into critical situations every day while riding the bike they have learned to confront stress in a much more relaxed way. On top of that driving by bike to work for about 15 – 20 minutes is equal to working out for 1,5 hours at a gym. It also helps your body and your back due to the fact the most people tend to switch positions while driving the bike. They switch from sitting to standing frequently and therefore their back muscles as well as their leg muscles strengthen. They improve the position of their spine and therefore they tend to correct their posture for the better. And additionally to help their own bodies they help the environment.
Now it is up to you to find out how your life will change by driving to work by bike.
