One of the reasons people do use roads is that they are often flatter and in better condition, and you’re not competing for space with children and dogs. But better that than cars with all the risks that come with them (collisions and noise/air pollution).
However, the health benefits of regular exercise tend to outweigh the risk of air pollution (although perhaps not in severely polluted cities like in parts of India). So it’s probably still worth it that’s the most convenient place to exercise.
Ilandar@lemmy.today 6 days ago
Cycling is somewhat understandable, but I completely agree with running and walking. It always baffles me when I see these people around my area going for walks or runs along a main road, breathing in all the traffic fumes, when they could do it on quiet suburban streets, around a lake or along the beach.
dockedatthewrongworf@aussie.zone 6 days ago
Annoyingly sometimes a main road or highway is the only way to find relatively flat terrain. Where I live the moment you are off the main road you’re into endless hills, makes it difficult if you’re trying to keep your heart rate in a certain range!
Though completely agree about using suburban streets for running. Much nicer than major roads!