In the bustling lives of Bengaluru employees, health often takes a backseat. And with a trending diet coming up every other week, from OMAD to fibremaxxing, it can make your gut health confused. However, this simple habit of moving 10 kilometres a day was ” one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health and wallet,” for an employee from Bengaluru.
Elaborating that the Bengaluru worker lived just 5km away from their workplace, he shared that he decided to stop taking cabs or autos to reach office on the three working days. Doing the math, 30 km is what he walked in a week. Saving on the money from cabs and other local transport, this sustainable method came not just as a precautionary by a preventive measure.
‘I don’t have BP or sugar issues, but I’m doing this partly as a preventive step’
As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), walking is a cost-effective way of being active, aiding transportation and recreation. Accessible and low-cost, the WHO claims active mobility has both economic, social, environmental and health benefits. Claiming that brisk walking helps promote a health heart, and diabetes prevention, here are key takeaways from the Redditor’s experience.
Daily commute doubles as cardio
The Bengaluru-based worker claimed that what started as a simple choice to walk to work has turned into a daily fitness routine. “It takes me about 50–60 minutes one way, and I burn around 500–600 calories a day,” the netizen shared. The results? Noticeable improvements in stamina, better digestion, and a lighter, more energetic start to the day. “I carry my office bag too, turns it into a mini workout,” he adds, calling it a practical alternative to a gym membership.
Money saved, arguments avoided
Skipping autos and cabs didn’t just cut commute stress; it was also easy on the wallet. The universal experience of taking an auto to work is surely the arguments and haggling. Say no more! The Bengaluru resident highlighted that avoiding daily transport expenses added up significantly over a month. “And the bonus?” he wrote, “No more quarrels with auto drivers or surge pricing stress.” For urban dwellers used to unpredictable rides and high fares, this daily walk is not just cost-efficient but refreshingly hassle-free.
Walking as a mental reset
Beyond the physical gains, the netizen claimed that walking brought a noticeable shift in his mental well-being. A happiness boosting chemical, as per the Cleveland Clinic, is triggered by exercise, which functions as a stress reliever.
“I fall asleep faster and wake up feeling fresher,” he noted. The walk serves as a buffer zone, a mental reset before and after work. With stress levels dipping and a sense of calm setting in, it’s clear that this simple habit is proving to be a holistic health booster, one step at a time.
