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I went on some walks and did hula hooping. I felt good. The weather has been nice so it was nice to get outside
While at work in the hospital I averaged 12000-13000 steps a day. I work 3 days a week. Then I got sick with a cold and was down for 3 days.
Yesterday I felt pretty good again and went hiking for 4 miles in a local State Park.
This week, I walked every day and I went down hill skiing. It felt good to be outside, even though it was cold. The days are noticeably longer, a definite boost to my mental health.
We’ve finally had nicer weather this week, so it was a great week for walks! In addition to walking, I did some yoga and some kettlebell workouts. And some yard work!
Took our dog on some great hikes this week, and went on a beautiful hike in Red Rock Canyon while in Vegas for soccer tournament with our daughter.
I added the gym…my old cardiac rehab exercises (arm bike, stepper and recumbent bike) as well as a few weight machines (mostly at lowest weight) back into my routine this week. I do not push myself in the gym but it does feel good to move in ways beyond walking and stretching. I felt a little weak and a little nervous since it has been a while since I have been to the gym. I am hoping to make it a regular habit 2-3 times a week again in hopes of making slow but steady forward progress.
I walk every day at work for 30 minutes and try to do yoga/stretching every night for about 10 minutes. Unfortunately I’ve been pretty sick with a cold but the only walk day I’ve missed is today. I was had some time to do some short hikes as well this week. I always feel pretty good after the exercise but sometimes during I seem to get a heartburn type feeling.
Monday did chair yoga,Wednesday did chair yoga, Thursday did Qigong and Friday swimming for arthritis. Even though baking is not a athletic adventure it brings me great mental gladness, so I did the baking for church coffee hour Sunday.
I walked at least 10 k steps a day and did two short peloton classes. Felt great!
Wed I did chair yoga and Friday arthritis swim. I also started my non- exercise routine but my mental healthy routine , attended Ash Wednesday service at a neighboring church and cooked tacos with all sides for pot luck supper at church
I ran Friday, Sunday and Monday. I lifted Saturday and Tuesday. I averaged ~7500 steps per day- but a lot that is working at the hospital and having to walk around a large building. I’ve felt great all week – but I’ve also been doing this workout schedule for a long time. Excited to see what other challengers come up.
I ran Friday, Sunday and Monday. I lifted Saturday and Tuesday. I averaged ~7500 steps per day- but a lot that is working at the hospital and having to walk around a large building. I’ve felt great all week – but I’ve also been doing this workout schedule for a long time. Excited to see what other challengers come up.
I hiked everyday this week, anywhere from 5 1/2 to 17miles. I have found a group of ladies and we have a blast walking and talking. Anytime I get to be outside is a happy time for me so this week has been great!
I walked and listened to uplifting podcast
I participated in a personal training pilates session on Tuesday and a level-up class on Thursday.
Overall I feel really good, but I do enjoy the personal training session more. Since it’s focused on my level I can relax and complete the exercises vs. in group trainings I am a little more stressed about how much I should push myself.
Week 2: After each workout session I did a short meditation session. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy that very much. I think my body didn’t like going from movement to being completely still. From now on I think I will incorporate a short walk after a workout session as an extra cool down and a way to clear my mind.
Week 3: I enjoyed walking for a little every day! I always feel good after a walk, so I see that I definitely need to make it a priority!
Week 4 was great- I particularly enjoyed doing things outside since the weather was a bit better. I do feel like the fresh air and doing things like bike riding definitely makes me feel better than traditional in gym activities.
Week 4: a very nice week trying to do more activities outside!
Walked every day this week.. started a 30 day squat and plank challenge. Feels good to be active.
I got out each day and walked for 30minutes. Then in the evenings on my way home listed to different podcasts about positive affirmations.
It was great to get out and moving. Sunday was the best with the sunshine and able to walk up to the library with my family.
I have walked everyday this week and I helped move and stack five cords of firewood. It felt great to be outside and to feel physically tired.
Hi! I haven’t been counting my steps this week, because I didn’t have a pedometer (and don’t like to use the one on my phone), but I ordered a cheap one from Amazon and it just came. I did, however, keep track of other exercise:
– 3 days of kettlebell workouts
– 2 days of yoga
– 1 visit to the aquarium w/ my kids (counting that as a walk!)
– 40 minutes of shoveling snow
– 1 short walk in my neighborhood
I walked every day. I walk a lot. I average around 10k a day. It makes me feel great and is really the only thing I can do for my Brugada.
Accomplished as much as I could!
Got family to team up and take on the challenge. Have enjoyed my partner encouraging us to walk and keep at it. Dabbled in some reading about Self Compassion, and really have enjoyed getting my body moving.
I am recovering from my ICD exchange so took it easy this week but I did get out for slow, short walks with my pups every day and listened to an uplifting audiobook! It felt great to move and get out in the sunshine after spending a few days on the couch!
Went on walks every day! Got a weighted hula hoop. Got 1 day in with that this week. Asked for a treadmill for the office. They are considering it, which is great because we don’t have a safe area to walk outside!
This week I walked 10km, went to the gym twice. Hit my 10k steps 3 times.
This week I walked each day, 8,000 – 14,000 steps. I walked at a quick to fast pace. I was advised by my consultant recently to try and achieve 10,000 steps a day
This weekMonday cardio drumming one hour, wednesday barr class one hour
thursday dance class one hour, Frtday barr class one hour
I walked every day as it helps both my body & brain. Listened to music during cool down as I prefer to be mindful when I move my body and get outside.
I did some walking but also focused on positive meditations.
Week 1 – walking, at least 10,000 steps/day. Got out to hike with my dog 5-6km twice this week. Love getting outside in the trees. Feels great!!
I did reach my goals and actually surpassed them. My supportive husband even joined me on my Saturday and Sunday walks. It felt great to be outside.
I’m in MN and we’ve had unseasonably warm weather so I’ve been walking daily and getting 10K steps. Feeling good!
For week one, I started back exercising with other ladies on Tuesday ams and I do lots of steps with my children each day. Good to be back at it!
I lifted weights three times, did cardio three times, and played hockey on Saturday night.
late response but i was able to reach 10,000 steps each day! even started getting on the treadmill and started to focus on some nice positive meditation
I walked between 30-40 minutes each day. And stretched and did light yoga.
I have been walking at least a mile every day and doing Essentrics (online strengthening and stretching for 20 plus minutes about 5 times per week). My goal when I return from travel is to add two days of cardiac rehab exercises and light weights in the gym. I have been feeling ok. Some days are better than others with symptoms like dizziness and chest/abdominal pressure.
Was able to get in walks despite the weather and did some meditation.
Hello everyone.
This week I was outside everyday. I walked, shoveled a crazy amount of snow, and best of all did some ice fishing on a nearby lake (which I find akin to meditation!). I also listened to some podcasts. Take care,
Clare
Week 2: This week was a decent week with some short walks/hikes and several sessions on Sworkit app including some yoga. I plan on continuing with the app, and am really looking forward to the weather here breaking and being outside more.
This week has been about survival and defeating exhaustion. Meditating has helped and just trying to move around when I can.
Week 2!
Ran around so much at work, I totally forgot to take some moments to meditate. But, I was giving myself some positive affirmations to get me through a tough work week.
Week 3: I made my exercise doing bigger tasks around my house–I managed to get my living room painted! It was exhausting and I was dizzy and needed a lot of breaks, but it was a great accomplishment.
I battled some vertigo but was able to connect with friends regularly, as well as do my best around the house.
I went in several walks and participated in a yoga class.
This week I did mostly piyo. I tried out meditation for the first time as well.
I really enjoyed the meditation especially after a long work day to decompress.
This week has been the perfect week to be meditation/yoga week. I found out that I have skin cancer and my husband is awaiting a big cardiology appointment that’s scheduled for next Monday. I’m usually not a fan of yoga or meditation. I’m much more of a go-go-go kind of person but it really has been good to just stop for 10 minutes each day and spend that time focusing on what I’m thankful for and what is going “right”.
Wk 2
Added planks and squats..got in 1500 more steps per day. Took time to get in some deep breathing and relaxation time ☺️
Week 2
Strength training
5 minutes of yoga
Listened to soothing music
For week 2 I downloaded a new FREE meditation app called Insight Timer! It’s perfect for short, focused meditation!
I walked to and from the train station for the 3 days I was working in-person in the office. The weather here was not great, it was cold and there was snow.
Week 2 – walking and hiking with my dog in the trails, tried a meditation through Insight Timer app. Going to add this to my routine at least every other day.
Week 2 – prayer, Bible reading, pause app is super helpful. The group I move with on Tuesdays did a hip hop video which was fun!
This week I felt better and accomplished approx 6 miles of intentional hiking and walking as well as all 3 days at work – walking 13,000 steps or more per shift. I felt good and strong with exception of allergies.
This week I had the flu, but I was able to meditate.m and take a nice walk outside towards the tail end of the week.
I did well with my walking regimen until I got Covid last week! I did still try to get up and move each day and today I am feeling a little better and got in a 3/4 mile slow walk so far. I am asking myself, what can I do that I feel is safe and good for me mentally and physically right now?
Week 3: I walke every day! I feel good.
Week 3. A few days late. Started parking in the farthest spot to get more steps. Thankfully the weather is good. Started walking 10 extra minutes daily
Walked everyday outside this week despite the weather. Grateful to be able to do this although I’m a bit limited.
Week 3
I was able to do 5 hikes and few nights of stretching on top of a very busy week at work. We are currently taking park in a challenge to do approximately 60 different property hikes in one year, all over our county, we try to do 3-4 a weekend and we’re very successful this weekend. Feeling great on the hikes!
Week 4: I went for a walk with my neighbor and friend this morning. It feels so good to get out in the sun and warmer temperatures. I felt good and it definitely helped perked me up!
I loved this weeks activity as I’m part of a girls hiking group in my state. This week I hiked a state park, county park and city park along with daily dog walks on our property. I think the dog enjoyed getting out into the woods and chasing all the wildlife almost s much as I enjoyed the peace and beautiful nature.
Week 3:
It was a crazy week as my sister was here from Australia and I had a dog show. But we took walks each day. The dog show was the best to walk around outside as the weather was perfect. Wish I could post pictures from it.
I love that my body is able to get outside and help me be able to do more when I ask.
Weather in MN has been decent so I’ve been going on lots of walks, hitting 10K steps 4-5X per week!
For week 3 I walked with my dogs every day! We walked through snow and some freezing temps but we got out there! I also wrote down that I am grateful for my twitchy heart and for my body’s ability to recover from some unexpected setbacks. I felt so much gratitude after focusing on these things this week!
Week 4, I was able to get outside some more and spend some time on the beach with my family. I’m still doing stretching most nights and getting in walks during lunch at work. In addition I talked to my electrophysiologist and am cleared to start some mild weight lifting. I enjoyed this exercise program and saw it as an opportunity to see what others are doing as a workouts.
I went for walks this week with a plan to catch up with a friend tomorrow. Dealing with health issues so this week wasn’t the best week but was able to complete the challenge nonetheless.
For week 3, I got a few walks in whether small or long with family in town. I didn’t write down but thought of things I appreciated about my body a few mornings. In week 4, I went to club with my daughter for parent night and participated in gym time, running around the gym and giving it my all 🙂 I wasn’t always consistent the last 4 weeks but did something every week!
Went on several walks with my baby then when we walked through Costco we danced and sang “just keep walking” (spin off of just keep swimming 🤣🤣) to keep him happy.
We got to meet up with a close friend from high school whose baby is 4 weeks younger so the boys got to see each other again. Sooo stinking adorable.
Loved doing these last 4 weeks and pushing myself to do more and reach out to people.
I’m late in posting. I’ve been very busy and working my long days with the same average of steps each shift. Going for walks on my day off. Lifting weights 1-2 days a week. Riding my horse 1 day last week and staying very active through the day. I read for relaxation in the early morning. I feel good and strong.