- Traffic Buzz
I remember commuting into to town for school as a kid. I was able to take a nap, eat some breakfast, finish homework, have a conversation, have a "we need to leave earlier conversation", and still have time to look out the window...
Think about your ugliest morning or evening commute. Multiply it by 3. Welcome to DC and Chicago!
Many outlets have come out with the cities with the worst commutes. I like how the Wall Street Journal depicted it. They mentioned that a commuter in DC and Chicago spends on average 70 hours per year stuck in traffic.
70 hours! That's roughly 1.3 hours per week (more for some drivers and 1.8 hours per week if you subtract the 14 to 15 weeks of Saturdays and Sundays in a calendar year)...OK, I'm done. That's too much time in traffic.
Did you know that the amount of time spent in traffic can affect your tummy line? Yup! All you really have to do is feel. You can feel the softness of your tummy as you sit, feel your hip flexors tightening, and feel your hamstrings knotting up with all of that knee flexion occurring.
So, honestly, I would tell your boss when you get to work that you need a stretch break, especially if you're in DC or Chicago. Try to touch your toes (hamstrings), grab your ankle (quadriceps), or stretch your hands toward the ceiling (arms and back) to name a few. Feel good before moving on with your day!
Be fit,
Derek
www.teempt.com
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