Kinesiology 1070A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Retractable Roof, Pedelec, Rush Hour
16 Oct 2018
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Every hour spent in a car each day is associated with 6% increase of obesity. Every additional km walked is associated with a 4. 8% obesity reduction. 20 sedentary commuters, told to commute to work on the bike 3 times a week over a 1-month period. Wore a gps tracer and a heart monitor pedelecs use an electronic motor to assist the biker up to 20 miles per hour after 1 month, found improvements in their blood sugar levels, cardiovascular health and aerobic capacity. Conclusion: commuting with pedelec can help individual incorporate physical activity in their day. Effective form of active transportation that can improve some cardio metabolic risk factors within only four weeks. Bicycling holds the leading cause for athletic hospitalization (poor infrastructure in the city) Emergency department visits by cyclists: mostly 10-14 and 15-19 years. Usually involved in collisions during rush hour. Number of people who commute by bike in toronto: 1. 7%
