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Each day millions of us across the UK take many different forms of transport into work. However due to increased problems with train lines as well as industrial action and overcrowded train carriages increasing numbers of us are starting to find cheaper ways in order to get to work. One of the most popular ways to get to work , especially in London is cycling. Cycling is significant faster than walking and can even be faster than travelling by car in some places due to traffic and congestion. However it still remains inherently dangerous and a number of cyclists have been killed recently. As well as cycling to work another increasing popular option (especially in London) in cities such as Rome and Barcelona scooters are some of the most popular forms of transport thanks to the narrow streets and thick congestion

What Can Be Done To Improve the commute

In order to improve the commute overall there are a number of different changes that can be made but a lot of this should be coming from the government or local authorities as they are responsible for a number of franchise such as some bus services as well as train services. If these are not running on time and schedule then many commuters are impacted and could potentially lose out on wages as a result. One major change that could be made to improve the commute overall is the government purchasing a contract to build much newer , faster trains. Introducing the bullet train into the British rail system could be large step forward for the rail service in the UK. This could considerably cut delays to the service overall and allow for much faster journey times as the bullet train is the fastest train currently in production in the world.

Another way in which the commute could be improved for millions of people across the UK is improved roads infrastructure. Although local councils and governments are often organising new road projects , increasingly work is needed on existing infrastructure to ensure that issues such as potholes can be repaired. If existing road infrastructure is not properly dealt with then it could potentially lead to accidents.

In What Ways Have We Seen The Commute Change Recently

The commute has changed fundamentally from what it has been in the past. Due to a rising population and stretched public services increasingly people coming home from work can expect delays to almost be a rite of passage each day as there is simply too many people leaving work at the same time. Due to this and other issues arising at the workplace some organisations have suggested that employers consider changing their working schedules in order to accommodate workers who travel further. For example some employers could open from 8am to 4pm rather than from 9 to 5 pm.

 

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The health and wellness industry is booming at the moment and has been for the last few years. The industry is worth billions with a growing number of personal trainers, health food companies and new gym fads. While some are spending over £50 a month on fancy gym classes and memberships and spending fortunes on healthy foods and green smoothies others simply do not have the budget to follow this Instagram trend. Here is how you can live healthy on a budget.

Walking

This is all the rage with the release of the Fitbit and an aim to reach 10,000 steps. Although this is just a marketing tactic for people to buy more Fitbits, it’s a great way to increase your activity time throughout the day. If you work in an office getting up to 10,000 steps can be a challenge. Walk to work, park furthest away in the supermarket car park, use the stairs – move more! Be more aware of how much you are moving throughout the day. What’s great about walking is that it burns fat and its free!

Meal Prep

Everyone knows that buying your food in bulk is cheaper in the long haul. So cook large portions of food such as curry, chilli or bolognese and freeze them to use them throughout the week.

Meal prep also avoid buying fatty takeaways or purchasing an expensive Pret on your lunch break.

Frozen Fruits & Vegetables

Fresh fruits and vegetables can be pricey even when they are in season, especially berries. Frozen fruits are usually cheaper and just as nutritious. Frozen fruits are great on top of your breakfast oats or in smoothies. Its also a great way to prevent waste as you are not under pressure to finish the fruit or veg in a couple of days.

Workout At Home

Some of the best workouts to tone the body and shift fat is body weight exercises. No equipment or gym membership needed, exercises such as burpees, press ups, jumps, lunges and squats are all great to get you fit!