Five Reasons Adults Should Ride a Scooter
1. Stay physically active
Tired of wasting time on the treadmill? No worries! Riding a kick scooter is a fun way to get your cardio in without going to the gym. There are a number of health benefits that come with scooter riding including fat burning and exercising key muscles such as the calves, knees, thighs, and back muscles.
2. Reduce your carbon footprint
Scooters are an environmentally friendly transportation option. Instead of taking your car to the gas station for snacks or driving to your local park, ride a scooter! Vehicles are one of the biggest air quality compromisers, producing about one-third of the U.S. air pollution. Riding a scooter is fun and helps the environment, it’s a no brainer!
3. Improve mental health
Riding a scooter not only has physical health benefits but also mental health benefits. Spending time outside has been found to help with mental health problems including anxiety and depression. Blogger Stephanie Buck, wrote a post about how riding her scooter reduced her anxiety. She claims that her scooter “reconnected me with my city” and has “become a form of therapy” for her.
4. Spend time with friends and family
Scooters have a plethora of variations, making it easy to find one for every size, shape or skill level. Sometimes it is hard to find an activity that the majority of people can participate in but, scooter riding makes it easy! Explore a new place with friends or take a ride in the park with your family.
5. Have fun!
Let’s not forget the best reason to ride a scooter, IT’S FUN! Revive your inner child, release some stress, grab your loved ones, and get outside to ride.
Products to consider
Kruzer 200
The Madd Gear Kruzer 200 Scooter is the ultimate cruiser or commuter scooter with large 200mm smooth rolling wheels. You can glide along effortlessly to keep up with the kids, cruise the boardwalk at the beach or even commute to work!
The long foot platform is designed for larger feet and makes for a comfortable platform for extended rides but still compact enough to stow away under the bed or in the trunk of the car!
