New total beginners walking group.

[Realfoodieclub]

I will be totally honest with you here. Before I went into hospital I pre wrote some training plans for the getting back to walking scheme. I assumed I knew how I would feel and what sort of time structure would make sense.

I've scrapped everything I had done and I'm starting from scratch. We are not going to do a specific walk (i.e. 10 -20 min three times a week). We are going to listen to our own bodies and walk within our own capabilities. I know there are many of us who the strength and flex program is well out of our reach right now because it involves a 30+ walk and therefore it makes us wonder if we will ever get there but that's the goal. There will be no time constraints because some of us will be slower than others.

I want us to be able to discuss our walks no matter what the length or speed and have support and encouragement.

Each step out the door and back again should be acknowledged.

So here we go!

Week One

Out the door.

Times start with three times a week or if you feel able you can build up to 5 and go on to 7

(If your doing the 5-7 times a week. Make sure all the walks are manageable, maybe if your feeling like a challenge do one longer walk a week, but no more than that)

Ask your self the question do I know myself well enough to gage when I reach my half way energy point? This is really going to help you find the right length of walk for you. I would always stop earlier in the beginning, so you don't overdo it.

So either 5-10 min walk from your front door turn round and back again. 10-20 min walk in total depending on your energy levels.

If 5min is too much turn back earlier you will get to the 5min mark when your ready.

We are not racing here, we are taking our time and building a fitness level that will last. It is literally the first step to a whole host of places this exercise lark can take us.

So please join me so we can form a little group and We can work together as we get our walking legs back.

Also don't forget any major health issues always talk to your doctor about whether this is ok for you. It is always going to be gentle and within your comfort zone as you are calling the shots.

[Nottobad]

I have just joined this group today. I have COPD psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. I am attending a cardio excersise course at the moment I attend it every Monday for an hour and it lasts for 16 weeks. I was bought a Fitbit for my birthday. I have also been told by my PR physio to do home excersise on a wed and Friday for an hour walking and upper body exercises. I look forward to meeting new people on this site.

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Nottobad]

Hi and welcome. Looking forward to hearing all about your walks and exercise. Remember slow and steady is the best way to build up. I have had a couple of friends that have done the COPD exercise classes and it has changed their lives. How many weeks into it are you? You will have some great insight to share for those taking their first tentative steps as you've conquered that one already.

[Nottobad in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thanks for the welcome. I have been on 3 PR classes since my dx of COPD. And found them very helpful The course I am on at the moment is a follow up to my last PR class I did 6 months ago. I have been doing this cardio class or 7 weeks.

[Marianne0915]

Hello, I would like to join this group please. I have two replacement hips.

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Marianne0915]

Hi and welcome. Remember to be kind to yourself and go forward within your own capabilities. I will be putting up new posts all the time but would also love to hear how your doing as well as we go forward so don't be shy. We are all on this journey together.

[Marianne0915]

Hello Realfoodclub, so pleased to hear your operation went well. I do a health walk on a Wednesday and now we are getting better weather want to get out more. I was out today and did 1hr.

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Marianne0915]

1 hour that's great, I will be looking out for your Wednesday posts. 😀.

[runswithdogs]

Sounds great RFC. I think having a walking goal will help to get me out the door more often. Glad to see you back in the saddle, hope everything went well for you and Mr RFC

[Realfoodieclub in reply to runswithdogs]

Thank you, how you doing? The head behaving any better? I think we can all help each other get out the door a bit more. 😀.

[runswithdogs in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Head is still not behaving, but getting better slowly. On my emotional days my partner has to remind me how far I've come, which makes me feel better.

[Oldfloss]

Looks like great plan rfc...🙂 You take it gently too xx

[Dove37]

Sounds good