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Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances because of the heat and humidity? - EvertonDiehard - 04-10-2024
During my travels to temperate countries, I notice lots of seniors looking energetic and sprightly walking around. Older S'poreans on the other hand, prefer hanging out at hawker centres and coffee shops or aircon malls to while away the day. Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances owing to our hot and humid weather, and is that why our elderly appear less healthy than most of their foreign counterparts? High temperatures and humidity make walking feel exhausting and uncomfortable. Sweat doesn't evaporate as easily, leading to a sticky, unpleasant sensation.
RE: Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances because of the heat and humidity? - Ola - 04-10-2024
YES. I would go for long holidays and spend time
walking 7 bus-stops or go "Real" trekking over the slopes and creeks
to smell the color of auntum and see squirrel starring at me or an elk chomping some grass
Singapore, I rate it 2/10 for Quality of Life due to noise and smoke
RE: Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances because of the heat and humidity? - moonrab - 04-10-2024
Commonsense to walk or cycle in Singapore at morning or evening time.
Some spirited youth even jogging or cycling at night time in big group. For long distances.
Hot weather in SEA and Singapore doesn't only happens yesterday. We are living in a tropical region nearest to the equator 🤣
In Canada or Northern regional nations, you cannot cycling, swimming and jogging outdoor in most cold seasons.
Exercise mainly at indoor facilities.
RE: Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances because of the heat and humidity? - EvertonDiehard - 04-10-2024
(04-10-2024, 10:35 AM)moonrab Wrote: Commonsense to walk or cycle in Singapore at morning or evening time. Some spirited youth even jogging or cycling at night time in big group. For long distances. Hot weather in SEA and Singapore doesn't only happens yesterday. We are living in a tropical region nearest to the equator In Canada or Northern regional nations, you cannot cycling, swimming and jogging outdoor in most cold seasons.
Exercise mainly at indoor facilities.
I wanted to debunk the theory that S'poreans are lazy or spoilt and that most of us do not fancy walking long distances because of our world class public transport system. I continue to pay through my nose for my car simply because there is no MRT station where I stay, and the thought of walking to the nearest one is not appealing to me in our warm and humid climate.
RE: Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances because of the heat and humidity? - EvertonDiehard - 04-10-2024
My son cycles to his workplace about 5 km away from home, but is drenched in sweat when he arrives. He has to leave home early so he is able to shower before changing into his scrubs.
RE: Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances because of the heat and humidity? - Ola - 04-10-2024
(04-10-2024, 10:35 AM)moonrab Wrote: Commonsense to walk or cycle in Singapore at morning or evening time.
Some spirited youth even jogging or cycling at night time in big group. For long distances.
Hot weather in SEA and Singapore doesn't only happens yesterday. We are living in a tropical region nearest to the equator 🤣
In Canada or Northern regional nations, you cannot cycling, swimming and jogging outdoor in most cold seasons.
Exercise mainly at indoor facilities.
Hello, there is Winter Sports like Skiing, lah.
And try walking in dry soft snow for 20 mins that is equivalent to your 40 mins exercise.
For the elderly, they walk in their big malls then do groceries when it opens.
RE: Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances because of the heat and humidity? - moonrab - 04-10-2024
(04-10-2024, 11:03 AM)EvertonDiehard Wrote: I wanted to debunk the theory that S'poreans are lazy or spoilt and that most of us do not fancy walking long distances because of our world class public transport system. I continue to pay through my nose for my car simply because there is no MRT station where I stay, and the thought of walking to the nearest one is not appealing to me in our warm and humid climate.
Most Singaporean do exercise in the morning or evening. Especially our male needs to pass the ippt test..😂
No mrt near your house because you choose Condominium, private investment 😉. You are the 20% living in atas home..Cheers!..👏
Live in HDB town, feeder bus stop only about 5 min walk away. Under shelter or hdb adjoining blocks.
No sweat or trouble, rain or shine..😊
The choice is yours.
My circles of buddies all bought hdb flat beside mrt station. Luggi best 👌 👍 😍
RE: Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances because of the heat and humidity? - moonrab - 04-10-2024
(04-10-2024, 11:16 AM)Ola Wrote: Hello, there is Winter Sports like Skiing, lah.
And try walking in dry soft snow for 20 mins that is equivalent to your 40 mins exercise.
For the elderly, they walk in their big malls then do groceries when it opens.
Ski is weekend or monthly activity for most cold regions dwellers.
Most people stay indoors in cold season. Because it is freezing and damp in outdoor. And you must wear layers of clothing, troublesome going out and in of a building.
People hardly walk or cycle around the street because the ground is slippery too. Avoid accidents.
Singapore has many big aircon malls too, for people like me to walk, see and coffee ☕️ chat..😂
RE: Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances because of the heat and humidity? - RiseofAsia - 04-10-2024
(04-10-2024, 11:13 AM)EvertonDiehard Wrote: My son cycles to his workplace about 5 km away from home, but is drenched in sweat when he arrives. He has to leave home early so he is able to shower before changing into his scrubs.
Tell your son dont cycle when it rains, I got a friend’s father stubbornly cycled during raining, fell from the bicycle, hitting the road kerb and became paralysed… Regretted for life.
RE: Do S'poreans avoid walking long distances because of the heat and humidity? - EvertonDiehard - 04-10-2024
(04-10-2024, 12:20 PM)RiseofAsia Wrote: Tell your son dont cycle when it rains, I got a friend’s father stubbornly cycled during raining, fell from the bicycle, hitting the road kerb and became paralysed… Regretted for life.
Thanks for the word of caution. My son cycles along the PCN to the polyclinic where he works, but will check the weather forecast before deciding whether he takes his bike or catches a ride from me.