Walking con't.
1. Just like we have 'exercise buddies', get yourself a 'walking buddy'. You'll find you'll walk more often and consistently when walking with a friend/family member. This is also a good time to share.....'clear your head' if you will. I've worked out a lot of issues/concerns/ideas by walking and sharing with my buddy. It's always a plus to get another's perspective. By the time our walk is completed, not only do we feel good physically, but emotionally and mentally too.
2. I also play 'games' with myself to stay motivated. Walking 5000 steps or fewer daily is considered to be a 'sedentary' lifestyle. The goal is to walk at least 10,000 steps to be considered active. Wearing a pedometer helps because I want to beat the number of steps I take from the day before. I'm in competition with myself........Keeping track is motivator!
3. We often come up with excuses not to walk (even me!); it's too hot, too cold, I have too much to do, I'm tired, etc. NO EXCUSES for any of us! Go to the mall and walk a few laps around it. You'll 'kill two birds with one stone' so to speak; window shopping and walking in an air conditioned environment. The key is not to stop and shop until you've completed your laps. (Mrs. D. has to remember this often!)
4. Make new plans with friends. Instead of a movie date, plan a trip to the arboreum, a local museum or the zoo. You'll stimulate your mind as well as your body.
I think the most helpful way in staying consistent with your exercise routine, such as walking, is to have a fitness buddy. Having someone exercise with you makes time fly by. I always exercise, whether it’s playing sports, walking, biking, etc., with my brother. I feel that exercising with my brother makes exercising more enjoyable and less repetitive.
ReplyDeleteWalking the dog. Going to the mall that is outdoors so you have to walk more. Walking with your dad or a friend around the track.
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I think you could do those games that you do in the car when you travel while you are walking. It would keep your mind busy. You know the ones like the alphabet game and the number game.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of finding a "walking buddy." This will motivate you and your partner to stick to your walking routine. Also, you won't be by yourself while exercising. You'll have somebody to keep you company, and you will enjoy it more.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy working out with somebody else. Even though I am not a big walker, it is a big help when I run. We really push each other to finish and work harder.
DeleteThe idea of having a walking buddy is amazing. I have a walking buddy and I've noticed that I am more motivated and I also enjoy my walk more. I feel that I am walking for fun when I walk with a buddy whereas walking alone feels like exercise and it is much less enjoyable.
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