Save Gas by Losing Weight!

Posted by on January 7, 2008 under calorie burning, exercise, weight loss | Be the First to Comment

The average weight for American men was 191 pounds in 2002 and 164 pounds for women, about 25 pounds heavier than in 1960.

Americans are burning nearly 1 billion more gallons of gasoline each year than they did in 1960 because of their expanding waistlines. (Yahoo)

The obesity rate among U.S. adults doubled from 1987 to 2003, from about 15 percent to more than 30 percent.

Something to think about to increase at least some gas mileage. Granted this is fitness related but there are other ways to save gas. Other ideas are to clean out the trunk of the car, go easy on the pedal and keep your car in the highest gear possible. Also getting your tires filled with Nitrogen has been shown to increase gas mileage and also minimize air leakage. Many tire stores now with the purchase of tires will offer free lifetime Nitrogen fill ups for your tires. More information on that here.

Oh and the very best way to save gas….Human Movement!! Walk, run, bike, skateboard, wheelbarrow race, skip, hop, rollerblade, etc! Combining exercise with having to get somewhere forces you to get it done, keeps your pace brisk and saves you time…and gas.

January is here! Lets get moving!