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CHANGING-ROOM CHAT...Week 4... JUST CHILL..

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Hello folks... and here we are, in the Yoga studio, Changing room, for the last week of MAY.

It has been a heck of a month, with a lot going on everywhere, exercise wise.., A very quiet week here, last week, I think many of us are getting away for the start if the summer breaks!

A busy week for me, but despite that, I am still keeping to my regular exercise routines, tweaking them as time and life issues seek to hamper them:)

Yoga time...YWA Greet comes to a conclusion this week... as we move into a new month. Wake Up Yoga today is an 11 minute one... and a great one to get into a regular routine :) I really enjoyed it!

Now...

With the coming of the warmer weather and with many of us heading off to seek some rest and relaxation, whether here in the UK or in much warmer climes, I am going to be closing the Changing Room for the next few months!

I am, I hope going to be able to get away a few times, but I also have a very busy time too. Those breaks are going to be very welcome!

I shall still be here, though, around with my rambling thoughts, and we will meet, as and when , sitting in the shade and hopefully, doing a spot of chilling!

So... as a result, my thoughts for this week are all to do with holidays and time out!

We do, many of us, anyway, find that an exercise routine is brilliant, and once our body gets used to that routine, we begin to enjoy ourselves:) But what happens to that routine when, as some of us will be lucky enough, to be heading off for a much-needed summer holiday?

Now, whilst that is a really happy prospect , we may during the weeks that we are away, be unable to keep to our chosen routines... help!

It may be possible to fit on some exercise, even if it is different from your usual exercise, but if you are not able to, what then?

Well, first off, don't fret! You are not, over a few weeks out going to be losing the fitness you’ve built up. Your body wont lose it all, although some sports may require a gentle and steady build back, if you are away for longer than two or three weeks!

Just remember, even our elite athletes, take breaks... they have to... so, now you know that you can relax and rest easy... how are you going to use this lovely away from it all time ?

Well, when you are taking a quiet moment... think about maybe to re-evaluate your routines. Think how far you have come, celebrate your hard work and how awesome you are and then focus on new plans, tweaks and changes, all of which, you will take up with a recharged and rejuvenated mind and body!

Think.... :)

Take some time to recover... are there any bits of you, that will really benefit from time out ? Giving those parts quality time out has got to be good! Your body really will thank you for it.

Top up the Vitamin D.

Being sensible of course... the sunshine, if you are somewhere warm, is going to play its part too. Loads of benefits, there, mental as well as physical.

Lose the stress, and chill.

Reduce the exercise and just let go...

Get in 40 winks and more ?

A change of scenery, maybe some walking, some sightseeing, water based fun, can mean you sleep better... and again, that will boost our recovery and re-charge time.

Reducing the likelihood of injuries from over use.

Taking a break will give every bit of you, a really good chance of repair and recovery.

There we are then... your turn now.

Do you try to make sure that you keep up some exercise when you are taking a holiday? Do you deliberately set out to have complete break...or make sure that you can keep a regular routine going.

I know I do take my running shoes with me...but, I also take my watercolour paints , my writing notebook and plenty of reading material ! If the runs don't happen, I don't beat myself up about it :)

I do, though start each day with my Yoga wake-up routine... it is just part of my day, before I even get out of bed.

What about you all... we would love to hear your thoughts and I am looking forward to seeing who pops in this week .

Oldfloss x

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🍏🤗🫶 Popping in for some time out with you my friend before disappearing to pack my bag & get sorted before admission. I will definitely be remembering all the sage advice and gentle exercises as I recover & wait for the go ahead to run. I will definitely be doing your early morning wake up breathing and stretching! Well before I leave a gift of cookies for you & Mr OF for your much needed breaks in between the busy 🐝 times. Hope to be back sooner rather than later. As you close up the chat I am already looking forward to some warm Autumn Words to get our bodies toned for winter running. Meantime let’s enjoy Summer! ☀️ 🏃‍♀️

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Good morning... good to see you finding the time to chat... a lot for you to sort and get together:)

Recovery time will be very much led by the experts and you, and I know you have plenty of ideas to keep you gently fit... The gentle wake-up is lovely... and can be so relaxing...I love lying in bed and just like this morning, with the sunshine streaming in, go through the hand and arm routines, the gentle reverse breathing... etc. I let thoughts drift and come and go,,, and am ready to face the day.

Adriene does a lovely, 10 Minute self care Yoga session too, which may be right for you after your op and when you feel ready...

Those cookies are looking rather good... and I know we shall nibble a few today. Lots of appointments for Mr OF over June and July ... and the rest times are going to be essential!

The Autumn, it sounds so far away...and looking out today , the sunshine makes it seem even further distant, but lots to look forward to and hopefully a pain free future is there for you too!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us...we shall see you soon :) x

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A complete break is my plan Floss, with no routine for at least a week. I had hoped to have completed Couchto5k before our holiday. As it is, I’ve had at least two days between runs, sometimes three, either for gardening, long dog walks or just being shattered! So having done week 8 run 2 today, that is now looking impossible. I won’t be running while we are away, but I will be wearing my trail shoes. I shall be using my energy for walking, exploring, and possibly climbing a couple of big hills in the Lakes. So plenty of exercise is the aim, and I’m hoping to return to week 9 after the holiday, fully strengthened and flexed in mind and body. 🤞☺️

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Hello! Well that sounds to me like a wonderful holiday and a much needed rest too! You have had a liot on and been so busy too... it is so good that you are doing exactly what we always advise.

Listening to your body and what is even better, hearing what it is telling you:)

Your planned exercise will be just the thing... fresh air, wonderful views in a stunning location and as you so rightly say, recharging and renewing, all ready to begin that last week.

Perfect ! I hope you have a super time and that the weather is kind and smiles on you all too . Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts x

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Thank you.. I hope the summer break will be rejuvenating for you too. I hope the appointments for Mr OF will help you find treatments and strategies so that you can enjoy all your exercise, trips out and rest times, as you say hopefully in some good weather!x

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Sorry for this late reply... we are trying to make the most of the sunshine spells to do all the lovely garden chores!

We welcome the breaks, as some of the appointments can be quite draining for Mr OF... and so many things seem to have to be battled for... but we have far less to contend with than many many folk and we just keep battling on :)

Thank you x

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