BOLZANO. The musician who goes to music rehearsals with his tuba, the fireman who makes the short journey to the barracks by bicycle. But also the sports doctor, the volunteers of the White Cross and the Red Cross and the two elderly people who choose to do not use the car for their short trips and to go on foot or by bicycle.
With the campaign “… because it’s good for you!”, altoadigemobilità and the Alto Adige Health Authority are raising awareness among citizens about moving by bicycle and on foot in everyday life on the roads, sidewalks and squares of the area. According to the WHO, 150 minutes of physical activity per week leads to an average increase in life expectancy of 7.5 monthsapproximately 3.8 million fewer cases of cardiovascular disease and a 0.6% reduction in health spending.
However, there are often excuses to be less physically active. The solution is simple: integrate physical activity into your daily commute, by walking or cycling. “When developing the campaign, we made sure to choose everyday situations that every South Tyrolean is familiar with,” says Daniel Alfreiderprovincial councilor for mobility – We can all do without the car on certain routes and move on foot or by bicycle: we just have to want it”. “Regular physical exercise in everyday life is an important key to a healthier life – underlines the health councilor Hubert Messner – By cycling or walking for short trips, we not only promote our well-being, but also contribute to disease prevention.” The campaign was created as part of the European project “LIFEalps”.
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