A recent study concluded that men who bike or walk to work are more likely to weight less and have lower blood pressure than their car commuting counterparts.

The average commute for these men was 5 miles, compared to 14 miles for those who commute in a car.  5 miles is about 30 minutes for most people on bike.

Women were also part of the study, but they did not have the same benefits because women don’t typically bike or walk as far or as hard as men.

Either way, the take home message is clear: biking or walking to work for about 5 miles at a good pace can benefit your body.  Something to think about on your next trip to work.