Originally Posted by
Slowhead
..my friend told me to watch how much time people spend driving around in the parking lot, just to get a spot about 20 feet closer the building. The same building they are going to exercise at. I watched for a while to see if it was just a car or two. Nope, everyone did it.
I have made the same observation as your friend locally. I've even commented about those who circle the parking lot for 5 minutes looking for a front parking spot - only to go inside and spend 30+ minutes on a treadmill. Some of those could walk to/from the gym in the same amount of time spent driving to, parking, exercising, and returning.