Not Just Running, Garmin Run Indonesia 2024 Asia Series Presents Technology and Inclusivity

Indonesia is said to be the most lazy country in the world. This is because according to data from research from Stanford University, the average Indonesian only walks 3,500 steps per day.

This average number of steps is far below the global average of 5,000 steps per day. This makes Indonesia the country with the lowest level of physical activity in the world.

A technology brand that focuses on measuring fitness, Garmin, also invites Indonesian people to get out of a sedentary lifestyle and switch to a healthier, active lifestyle.

The reason is, this mager lifestyle has an impact on physical and mental health. Various risks of disease can arise from a lifestyle of minimal activity, ranging from obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, to mental problems such as stress, anxiety, and depression.

Armed with the technologies that have been developed, fitness and smartwatch vendor Garmin highlights the role of physical activity in reducing stress and increasing fitness.

Based on research, physical activity such as walking can stimulate endorphins. Hormones that help reduce stress and increase feelings of happiness.

Garmin recently launched the #BeMoreBeHealthier campaign, inviting female office workers to pay attention to their health, by integrating easy physical activity into their daily routine.