People seem to be increasingly reluctant to have a walk regularly. This is caused by the convenience of modern technology in travelling and the boredom of walking activity however these can be dealt with innovative and interesting measures.
The primary cause of the lack of people’s interest in walking activity is the usage of modern technology in commuting. Some technological applications which support travelling such as electric lifts and escalators are very common in public places. These devices help people to move to the higher levels of a building more easily and quickly than using the stairs, so people would feel unnecessary to walk. Moreover, walking for exercise can seem monotonous to many people because they have to repeat a series of actions every day, unlike going to the gym where they can use different exercising machines and it is less boring as they can talk to other members at the gym.
Turning to possible solutions, one effective way to deal with this is walking the stairs can be made a more enjoyable experience by adding some attractive decorations to them. For example, some 3D painting artists can be hired to paint their eye-catching works of art on the walls and the staircases, which may make people excited to use the stairs the next time. In addition, companies can offer some incentives such as bonuses to the employees who use the stairs instead of the lift. They can also hold a company event in the form of a walking competition with prizes to promote the benefits of walking for health.
In conclusion, people dislike walking for several reasons, and this problem of inactivity can be addressed with some measures suggested.
Important Vocabulary
• To be reluctant to do something
• Monotonous: never changing and therefore boring
Example: people are living a monotonous routine.
• eye-catching: immediately noticeable because it is particularly interesting, bright or attractive
Example: an eye-catching advertisement.