{"id":40004,"date":"2024-07-25T05:08:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T12:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=40004"},"modified":"2024-07-25T17:31:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T00:31:33","slug":"cycling-and-obesity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-and-obesity\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Cycling Reduce Obesity? Comparing Rates of Obesity and Cycling in 8 Major Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"

This post attempts to compare the rates of obesity in various countries with their relative rates of cycling. Have you ever wondered if more cycling would mean a thinner nation? Less obesity, less diabetes, less heart disease, longer life – all those good things? After all, it is widely accepted that physical activity, such as bicycling, is a crucial factor in maintaining a healthy weight and preventing obesity. Well, here\u2019s some research comparing rates of obesity with rates of cycling. We show that more cycling really would have all those good results.<\/p>\n

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