Today is day 24 in the Blogtober 2023 challenge. The topic today is the benefits of regular exercise and staying active. I am very much the person who will do anything to do any exercise. There is a joke in my family that before I was pregnant with C, we had joined a gym. I gave it up when pregnant and still yet to rejoin, she is 20 next month.
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How Do I Keep Active
Although we lost Max a few months ago, we do still have Bear, who loves his walks. This is my time to reflect on things that are worrying me and playing on my mind. We are lucky to have fields and woods in walking distance. I can either listen to music, or just get lost in my thoughts.
I can end up walking miles, this is a great way to look at your physical and mental health in one go. As you have no distractions. It is just you, the dog, nature and your thoughts. It really does help me clear my head and get on being productive during the day.
Running Around
My family laugh at me, when I say I am busy, or am always running up and down the stairs. Firstly, I will say I do not run. But, there always seems to be someone wanting me to do something. C, struggles with her ME and Fibromyalgia. When not in college, she rests up, at times in a lot of pain. So, yes I do a lot more running around after her than I would normally.
My husband works from home, but he has knackered knees. He desperately needs replacements but too young. So I tend to do a lot more running about for him as well. Then there is my parents, my Mum does not get that I am working, and seems to think I can drop things and sort whatever drama she has.
With, this in mind, I am forever on the go.
Yoga
We have been talking about starting yoga, as this is both good for your physical and mental health and well-being. I am currently trying to find a beginners class near me.
What do you do to stay active?
I say I don’t exercise but I walk around 15000 steps a day just collecting food from Olio users (an app that allows you to save food waste). I am also a very restless person who won’t sit still and loves walking.
It is amazing how active we are without realising it
I feel like yoga just isn’t for me – I wish there was an easy to do, regular exercise that I enjoyed and felt less like a chour.
I feel the same as you, but when you look at your day you will be surprised how active you are
Thatās so true exercise is really so important for our health both physically and mentally. I love doing yoga it keeps my mind focused and love the stretches.
I am looking into starting yoga
I’m a big believer in exercising at least 3-4 times a week. If I skip a workout, I get cranky or feel lethargic. Glad you found ways to keep moving that work for you!
It is so beneficial to keep active with what works for you
These are such great tips and also a reminder to take out my yoga mat – head to Yoga Class. I love going on a long walk too.
Your post on the perks of staying active was truly inspiring! It emphasized the wonderful advantages of regular exercise, motivating readers to embrace a healthier, happier lifestyle. Great work!
It is loooking at what makes keeping active work for you, it is not all about running and going to the gym
Physical activity every day is our way to express the energy and be creative, feel and look amazing. The exercise options you’ve suggested are beautiful and powerful as they focus on different systems of our body.
It is aall about finding what works for you
Kudos to you for embracing the Blogtober 2023 challenge with a post on the benefits of regular exercise and staying active! It’s great to read about your enthusiasm for physical activity, and your commitment is evident even through the humorous story about the gym. Regular exercise indeed brings a multitude of benefits, and your dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle is inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work, and thanks for sharing your journey! šļøāāļøšŖš #Blogtober2023 #StayActive #HealthyLifestyle
It is finding the right thing for you, I stay active by not thinking about it, as it is all part of my daily life
Walking and exercise are definite great activities to incorporate iN your daily life to keep healthy and recharged.
I agree and so easy to do
I always feel so much better after exercising and I notice so many changes in my body and mind when I do. I’m trying to do more walking and just spend less time sitting down x
I do a lot of walking which is eeasy and low impact
It’s not hard to incorporate some movement each day in your life no matter how busy your schedule may be. I think a big part of it is that some people thing you need to invest hours at a gym or doing certain workouts for big results and I have found honestly that just 20 mins of movement is as effective. Take 10 min breaks to stretch or low impact mobility and just incorporate it in small intervals. Whatever works! Great post!
I agree it is finding things that work for you
I exercise every day and always feel the benefits. It really is so good for everyone to do and every day.
It is good to do be active daily
As a mom, your words resonated with me deeply. It’s incredible how you manage to keep active amidst your busy life, caring for your daughter, supporting your husband, and attending to your parents. Your dedication to walking the dog in the serene natural surroundings truly stood out. It’s more than just physical exercise; it’s a moment of reflection and mental rejuvenation. I can only imagine how peaceful and therapeutic those walks must be.
It is my time to switch off or think things through, my dog is a very good listener at times as well
I love exercising and staying active. It has a lot of benefits not only in our physical health but also, it helps in my mental health. Thanks for the tips!
I would not say I love exercise but do agree on the benefits
We have a dog too and I love taking him out because he enjoys it so much. I walk my son to school and run after 3 children!
I think we forget how active we are everyday
I definitely need to improve the amount of exercise I do, but struggle to fit it in with work
It is just changing little things we do take stairs etc
These are great tips. I think it’s so important to remember that regular exercise might be a pain at times, but it’s how we stay around for ourselves and our families!
I am the first to say I do not like exercise, but I am active every day which does help
These are all such great tips! Thank you for sharing. I love yoga so much.
I am glad you enjoyed the tips