The Leipzig walk researchers Bertram Weisshaar observed during the Corona-crisis, a new wave of appreciation for the.
“In the future, more and more people are walking than in the last few years,” said the 58-Year-old in an Interview with Deutsche Presse-Agentur in Leipzig.
For the municipal urban planning of the walk could have consequences Boom, says Weisshaar.
Have to go because of the output restrictions in the Corona-crisis, more people Walking for discovered?
White hair: There are more people walking on the road as it is otherwise observed. That makes me happy. I think the phenomenon has two causes: firstly, many other recreational activities are currently not possible.
On the other, a bit poetic: We’re all a bit locked up, and you experience the go Out now as much more meaningful. In the case of the prescribed at home, sitting time is necessary before the house is a small hike or walk in the door to make. And many new, what a joy this is to discover now.
What advice do you have Easter-walkers in this particular year?
White hair: Just on Easter should on the the conventional walks in the Park, significantly more than in other years. Then, it is attractive and advisable, at times on the edge of town or in unfamiliar areas of the city around thugs.
In rural areas, routes through the forest or fields can show in the neighbouring town of new ways. The beauty may be of secondary importance. The curiosity can show us how the city and the surrounding area really are.
As modified by Corona, the ratio of people to walk?
Weisshaar: I think a lot of people measure the Go because of the limitations of a new appreciation for.
Also according to the Corona-crisis, this appreciation will remain. But already in the last few years, the health aspect of walking has become increasingly important.
Many people count their steps on the Smartphone. In order to reach 10 000 steps, you need to structure his everyday work somehow. A Trick is to Park the car in a Parking lot a bit further away to walk a few minutes to the destination. This can synchronize the body and mind a bit.
Many people are currently working from home. What speaks for a round in the open?
White hair: go for a Walk is like a little escape. It is, therefore, an hour of time. You do not say to yourself, now I work time, even if on the Desk five Work.
That’s good, and it is a daily walk can give us a very good daily structure, especially in times of a home office.
Keyword accessibility – many people make phone calls Yes like to go on a Walk. This is useful for you?
Weisshaar: I think smarter is to leave the phone at home, or to mute. Also music you can listen to time, but not always.
This is also a bit of an Exercise, without media distraction, without a permanent sprinkling with music to get along. I think the Walk lives also assume that you say to yourself: Now for a while, happened just nothing.
This idling is usually only after a certain period of time.
Currently, many people are alone and isolated at home. Can help the Walking, not the ceiling falls on the head?
– Looking hair: Although maybe when you walk alone, you on the go sensual experiences. You can hear birds and Wind and just the spring shows us, as nature starts to sprout again.
These impressions bring a change back to other thoughts, just this year, in which we hear almost only of Corona.
There are people who are struggling with the current circumstances, mentally, and as the turn Off is while Walking straight is very important. This can get a little from this Severity.
Will stop the Walking Trend even after Corona?
Weisshaar: I think, in the future, more people walk than in the last few years. And at the same time, the topic will get into local politics on a different significance.
Because it is currently clear to all that the Parks and the paths for the pedestrian are often too small and insufficient. Many understand now: Not only cars, but also pedestrians need more space in the streets.
I hope so very much that those responsible will be put in the policy is stronger for larger Parks and wider sidewalks.
Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa)
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