Wobbly legs...my fault!

I walk twice a day, every day, rain or fine. I love it and I really need to do it. The dog comes too and he seems to enjoy it as well. It's something I've always done and love being outside in the changing seasons and weather. Just doesn't feel right if there's a reason that I can't get out

I've found that nowadays if I stop walking for a few days I lose condition and walking seems like too much trouble. But it is really important for our health, helping to keep osteoporosis at bay, among other things.

At the moment walking up and down the stairs I don't know how many times in a day is about the most exercise I get. I am still cycling twice a seek but not so far as usual. Once this blasted back pain has gone then I shall do more.

A poster was asking about suitable walking shoes. I wear Ecco Biom shoes. They're probably the most comfortable shoes that I've ever had.

Spinnaker, I've been wearing New Balance trainers for at least 3 years now, a d fi d them very comfortable. In fact my GP recommended them to me when I was first diagnosed with osteo arthritis. Now you reminded me I need to buy new ones when the shops are open.

Correction : and find

I’ve got arthritis in my hips and spine and have been VERY lazy during this lockdown. One hip really plays me up at night if I do too much. Anyway, I’ve just dusted off my Fitbit and am determined to try and build up my walking distance. This thread has been very encouraging so thank you all.

Barmeyoldbat

At the moment walking up and down the stairs I don't know how many times in a day is about the most exercise I get. I am still cycling twice a seek but not so far as usual. Once this blasted back pain has gone then I shall do more.

I've gone up and down stairs several times today as well as sorting out some rather heavy boxes.
Does that count?

Ps but my back was really painful afterwards

Bad luck Callistemon. I hit 10,000 steps yesterday at last and felt like an Olympian! I doubt I'll manage as many today but I'll try.

ReadyMeals, do ask for help with getting to your Covid jab appointment - or ask for a home visit, as I'm sure they'd accommodate the 'temporarily housebound' too!

maydonoz

Spinnaker, I've been wearing New Balance trainers for at least 3 years now, a d fi d them very comfortable. In fact my GP recommended them to me when I was first diagnosed with osteo arthritis. Now you reminded me I need to buy new ones when the shops are open.

Many thanks maydonoz

If you want to join other women walking there is a Women's Refuge Walking Challenge in May. Women from all over the UK are promising to walk 10k steps every day in May and donating to Women's Refuge. Great cause. Lots of the women have used the refuge in the past and their stories are really moving.
m.facebook.com/groups/921947465282687

When DH was ill in the Summer a friend asked me to join her for a walk which was quite short and not every day but gradually it has built up so now we go almost every day and what began as a struggle, is now easy.
We carried on through the worst winter weather.
It saw me through his final illness, and even though gyms are open again and even swimming pools, you cannot beat being out in nature. A wonder drug!