Survey results underline importance of being able to exercise outside during lockdown
As the UK enters a four-day bank holiday weekend with blue skies and the warmest temperatures of the year to date, almost 8 in 10 cyclists fear that their mental health will be negatively affected should the government ban outdoor exercise to try and contain the spread of coronavirus.
Next Monday marks three weeks since Prime Minister Boris Johnson told people the country that people should only leave their homes for essential reasons, including one type of outdoor exercise each day.
It is expected that on Monday, the lockdown period, which under emergency legislation needs to be reviewed every 21 days, will be further extended.
Meanwhile, any widespread non-compliance with social distancing rules could lead to stricter measures being implemented, potentially including outdoor exercise being banned.
A survey of 547 regular cyclists carried out on behalf of the specialist cycle insurance provider, Cycleplan, and aimed at finding out views about coronavirus and its impact on their daily lives, found that 78 per cent of cyclists believed there would be an adverse effect on their mental health if that happened.
Some 66 per cent of respondents said that cycling boosted their mood, 51 per cent that it helped them reduce stress and 47 per cent that it helped them manage their anxiety.
8 in 10 UK cyclists fear mental health effects if outdoor exercise banned | road.cc
Survey results underline importance of being able to exercise outside during lockdown As the UK enters a four-day bank holiday weekend with blue skies and the warmest temperatures of the year to date, almost 8 in 10 cyclists fear that their mental health will be negatively affected should the government ban outdoor exercise to try… [Read More]
