The video of a woman pedaling on an exercise bike in a McDonald’s restaurant while eating a hamburger and drinking soda, has been viralized in TikTok.
The bikes are located in two restaurants of the hamburger chain in China; one of them located in Guangdong province and the second is in Shanghai. Restaurants promote a low-carbon and eco-friendly lifestyle.
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Some people have commented that they think the idea is to exercise and burn calories at the same time as you eat, like a “McFitness”. However, this would not be McDonald’s primary intention.
The 10 Ecological bicycles installed in the two McDonald’s in China are made of recycled plastic and with them can generate electricity to charge mobile phones and other devices . They are “green cargo” bicycles, part of McDonald’s China’s Upcycle for Good project, an initiative focused on creating products with plastic parts from recycled materials.
“The cargo bike Verde is a restaurant experience, currently being piloted at two locations in China, that is designed to inspire greener behaviors as customers enjoy their favorite McDonald’s food, ”the fast food chain reported.
The publication shared by TikToker @cris 13 yu accumulates at the moment 36. 5 million views and has about 44 thousand comments.
Eating while pedaling may not be a problem for some people, although for others, Exercising vigorously on a full stomach can lead to reflux, hiccups, nausea, and vomiting.
A m Inudo it is recommended to eat before exercising to replenish energy reserves, as explained by dietitian Daniel Preiato through Healthline. “Waiting 1 to 2 hours after a moderate meal and 15 minutes after a snack should be sufficient before exercise to avoid side effects. ”
In addition to China, there are other McDonald’s restaurants that seek to be more ecological. In 2020 McDonald’s introduced at Walt Disney World Resort its first quick service restaurant designed to be Net Zero Energy in the United States.
McDonald’s Net Zero Energy restaurant generates enough renewable energy on site to cover the 100% of your energy needs.
Characteristics of green McDonald’s in the United States include green walls covered in plants that absorb CO2, promote biodiversity and retain water. The louvers open and close automatically “inhaling” cold air and “exhaling” warm air. Outside there are stationary bicycles, the energy that is produced when customers use them is channeled to the restaurant.
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