Exercise

"Perhaps the reason is she doesn’t want her family to catch CV and die?"

Bit OTT there Eglantine21. You make it sound as if everyone who catches it dies. Sadly some people do but most people make a full recovery...even those with underlying conditions. DH and I both had the symptoms and were under the weather for a few days and stayed in quarantine for the required time. DH is classed as vulnerable as he has diabetes, thyroid issues and only one fully working lung.

I'm not trying to underplay the necessity of social distancing or how the disease can affect some people but equally we should be careful not to scare people more than they already are.

True gillybob it’s the same out here in Spain. Young families all stuck in their apartments. I’ve not seen a child on the road outside (no cars either) in 3 weeks. Mum or dad only, on their own to buy groceries.

At least if we are all in total lockdown apart from food or chemist visits. It will stop the groups of teenagers hanging around as if it the virus will not effect them and *stay home save lives^ does not apply to them.

Admittedly it will be hard if you are in a flat, but come on folks it is far better to be in lockdown which eventually will be over than dead and buried which is forever.

How many times will we be allowed to go out for groceries/chemist? Once a week? Who's going to check? Will you have to fill in a form stating that Monday 9 to 10 is your family's shopping day?

It must be awful for you Urmstongran I’m not sure how I would cope . My garden (small as it is) is keeping me sane and I’m so glad we got my DD’s little patch done last year . x

We don't have a back garden., We live in the north of England. We have a tiny backyard.

Yes, Eglantine. Exactly. Some people aren't going to feel the seriousness until they lose a family member.

A bit OTT. Probably.

I’m influenced by having family working 48hr shifts trying to keep people alive.

A little more worry about catching the virus and a little less about exercise mght not do any harm.

It's hard. I agree. We've been locked in for 3 weeks now. But it'll be worth it for my GS to grow up with a granny.

We've lost a family member actually, GagaJo. Sister in law.

I still don't understand why people are unable to appreciate the rules set down

As it stands now, people are allowed out for exercise

That's all there is to it

I am not allowed out so it wouldn’t make much difference to me!

I'm just hanging onto my sanity as it is but if I can't go out for a 20 minutes walk per day then I'll go nuts,!!!!! Unlike some on here I battle depression on a daily basis.

I shall still go out cycling on my own on the empty roads and tracks nearby, I just can't see how I am putting anyone in danger. I keep my distance and I wear a mask, even if its banned, its not the law. So I will still go.

As for people on beaches well its as been said its probably local people on the beach using it for a walk just like those who use the pavement for a stroll around the block in their neighbourhood.

With you barmeyoldbat I keep distance, wear a mask, on rural hill and road, I had a stent last year and was told to carrry on exercising. Me being out is no different than being in as I a see no one other than single cyclists, we all keep distance.

I agree with whywhywhy many people suffer with depression and the difference between having a walk and staying inside is what keeps them sane.

I too have had depression but since having my dogs and getting out everyday my symptoms improved and sitting in the house all day it would feel like the walls are closing in on me.

Guiniagirl I have also been told to exercise and my Dr said my cycling was the best I could do for my condition and it doesn't do damage to the joints. If I go out into my garden chances are I will be nearer people like my neighbours than when I am exercising.