Limavady man Dessie Lowry decided to incorporate more physical activity into his work day by bringing his bicycle to work and going for a cycle as part of the Active Travel Challenge (ATC). The 64-year-old Nursing Consultant at the Public Health Agency (PHA) says getting active on the commute to work has benefitted both his physical and mental health. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
Dessie said: “I really enjoy getting active on the commute. I would cycle on the greenway adjacent to my workplace a few days per week, and when I need to attend meetings in Belfast I would also use public transport. “When I travel actively, I feel so much more refreshed – I already feel like I’ve had a productive morning, so it puts me in a good mood and I feel ready to start the day.
“I’m also more motivated to get out and about at the weekends too. My wife Bernadette and I enjoy getting out for a walk together. It’s a nice way to get a bit of headspace and connect with the world around you, while getting your physical activity in at the same time.
Taking part in the Active Travel Challenge has given me some extra motivation as well.” The Active Travel Challenge is a joint partnership between Sustrans, Translink, the Department for Infrastructure, PHA, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and Belfast City Council. It encourages participants to switch up.
