Bengaluru Traffic Made Me Healthier: How Skipping the Commute Transformed a Professional’s Fitness
Bengaluru professional loses 8kg and gets fitter by switching to hybrid work and avoiding long traffic commutes.
A Bengaluru professional has shared a surprising personal transformation, attributing improved health and fitness to stepping away from the city’s notorious traffic. For years, commuting from Whitefield to Koramangala meant spending nearly 90 minutes each way, leaving little time for exercise, promoting unhealthy eating habits, and increasing daily stress levels.
Last year, the individual adopted a hybrid work model, working from home three days a week, which allowed mornings to be restructured around fitness. Empty gym floors near their residence provided uninterrupted workout sessions, while short walks to local eateries replaced desk-side meals, adding consistent movement into daily routines.
The lifestyle changes brought remarkable results. The professional reports an eight-kilogram weight loss without strict dieting, and a drop in resting heart rate from 82 to 64 beats per minute, reflecting significant cardiovascular improvements. They now consider themselves fitter than they were at the age of 25.
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The Reddit post sparked widespread discussion, with many users noting that health gains were more about lifestyle adjustments than the traffic itself. Working from home freed up time previously spent on commuting, enabling regular exercise and better dietary choices.
Several commenters shared similar experiences, including selling vehicles to walk more, using public transport, and incorporating daily movement to improve cholesterol levels and overall wellness. Some even noted unexpected benefits like improved hair health and stronger muscles from alternative routines.
While Bengaluru’s traffic woes remain unchanged, this account highlights a growing trend among city professionals: redesigning daily routines to prioritize health, convenience, and well-being rather than battling congestion. It underscores the potential of hybrid work models and small, consistent lifestyle adjustments in improving physical and mental health.
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