I am not a gym person but I have my own exercise regime. I practice yoga to strengthen my body and calm my mind. I spend an average of 30 to 45 minutes everyday for exercising. I have this exercise cycle, working on which has benefited me a lot. It prevents me from putting on any extra flab around my abdomen. My varicose veins in my calf have almost gone away.
How many of you are into walking on a daily basis ?
I hardly do, and I am terrible for this. I should! And I know I should. I'd love to do some meditation. And Covid lockdowns has ruined my routine for daily 15m walks and 30m bike rides.
I got a Fitbit, does that count?? I do try to hit the 10,000 steps but yeah exercise isn't something I do enough of. I've just got an indoor climber machine, which I try to do a few minutes on each day.
I have an Apple Watch and I try to stand 12x times per day extra, I try to use the breathe app 6x per day to fight stress. And I use it to track biking and walking. But I don't go out of my way anymore. Time to make the most of the Summer I guess
While the current scenario warrants compulsory exercise and even doctors suggest regular exercise, I have not taken the suggestion and advise very seriously. Physical exercise to me is limited to walking that too only when necessary. On the other hand I do follow strict diet control and avoid fast foods and aerated drinks and follow strict regimen regarding my food. That to some extent offsets my lack of exercise and keeps me fit.
I can't wait to wake up early before everybody goes to work and the Sun just about to come up. And then go for a walk right after waking up, or a bike ride. Then come home and have a shower, do a few things in the apartment for an hour and then sit down and wait for lunch time before I eat for the first time that day.
I walk for about 30 minutes everyday, do stretches and lower back ligament strengthening exercises. This way I try to keep myself fit. I follow a low fat regimen and I have been able to ward off diabetes though I have a family history of diabetes.
My lower back and knees need to get better. So walking is certainly something I have to pick up again. Even 5 minute walks "on purpose" each time more than you usually do will help. So I have to get going!
I workout for about an hour a day. I don't think we really need more than that. I will sometimes have a cheat day, or skip a day of working out completely, but for the most part, I like to get at least an hour in a day if I can.
I wish I knew what threadmill to buy for my body type and weight. But the ones I find are expensive. I am a tall person. I am now overweight, and most cheap runners are up to 80kg haha. But anyway, I'd love to have one just to train at home while I read or listen to a podcast. (and i have my reasons why at home and not at a gym for example, but I rather not go into that)