Patient-Friendly Explanation

Active commuting means getting to work or school by walking, cycling or using other physical forms of transport instead of driving or taking a ride. It turns part of the daily commute into exercise without needing extra time at the gym. In Singapore, walking to the MRT station is already a form of active commuting.

Clinical Definition

Active commuting refers to purposeful physical activity undertaken as part of the journey to and from work or school, including walking, cycling, and public transport use combined with walking segments. Prospective cohort studies associate active commuting with a 10 to 30% reduction in cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality risk, and modest improvements in BMI and body fat. It represents a sustainable source of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) for urban populations.

Why It Matters

Building activity into the daily commute is one of the most sustainable strategies NuLifeCare recommends for patients with limited time for structured exercise.