Just started walking purposely!

[Jeffjones297]

I've just started a measured walk everyday, with a view to extending (gently) the distance as I go.I walk with a stick due to a bad hip and can only go shockingly short distances.

Luckily there is a dog walking park next door, with a paved track around it. So my first day was to the park entrance n back. Then another hundred yards or so n back etc.

I will use the pedometer on my phone, to semi accurately judge my progress, until I can do a full circuit, then try for a circuit n a half etc etc.

I'm on a diet (and losing) and do simple stretching exercises daily to improve joint mobility.

The first steps are the difficult ones, making yourself do this.

[Doris8 1000miles per year]

Well done .

[LittleBallOfFur]

You can do it Jeffjones297. I’m rooting for you! 🙂👍🏼

[Cockneyblue]

oh wow. You are really doing well. Please keep us informed 👍

[CBDB Administrator]

that’s brilliant! And excactly the right way to go! Every little bit helps.

There is also such a thing as Nordic walking, with two poles, it’s harder on core and arms but even easier on knees.

Here is a link to my post 2 years ago, when I did a Nordic Walking workshop and then tried it out on a 3k walk. healthunlocked.com/active10...

So sticks and poles are more than ok! And the NW poles give you an all body workout, gentle on knees,

Happy walking and well done!

[Jeffjones297]

My walking is getting somewhat easier, I used voltarol on my hip about an hour before I go. Yesterday I surprised myself by how sprightly I felt lol 🤣But I still have good n bad days.