Exercise for starters

[vaneramos]

After grunting and groaning about it for several days, I went for a good walk this afternoon. If I want to make a habit out of it, planning a few days before I start usually works better. But today is such a beautiful day, I did it partly as an excuse to get outside and away from the desk. I'll take whatever motivation comes.

Thanks apel for suggesting The Walking Site; I like a lot of the suggestions there. I forgot to time the walk, but estimate I warmed up for five minutes including a sun salutation to stretch, walked vigorously in the woods for 20 minutes, then did another sun salutation and warmed down. It was a little more rigorous than the website recommended for a first time, but I am not all terribly out of shape. It felt like just a little push, and I arrived back invigorated.

Actually, mid afternoon is an excellent time for me to take a break. I intend to do it again tomorrow.

Comments

[changeling72.livejournal.com]

This is one of the things I like about having a dog - he makes me go out.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Sometimes I wish I were more of a dog person. I used to be.

[apel.livejournal.com]

I'm glad the site was useful for you.

The biggest challenge in the first month or two of a new fitness routine is usually to stay injury-free. Walking is much less injury-prone than most other sports but it's still easy to get shin splints or twist an ankle when you're starting out. Staying home for a couple of days when you're only just begun the habit is really hard but also necessary.

I like to take a walk in the afternoon too. It really clears my mind and helps me be more creative when I get back to my desk.