Exercising once a day?

I think walking a dog is something which is necessary and there ought to be no problem with taking it out twice a day.

Like other posters, I think they say once a day to stop people everlastingly going out and about - popping into the shop for just one thing etc. etc.

I shall just go out once a day. In reality, I shall probably only go out about three times a week.

I think in MissChateline's situation - there is very minimal risk. She doent see anyone during her exercise. I am a cyclist and i cycle on trainer in my garage - when I do go out, I am also alone and cycle where there are very few people. Its about common sense.
Its the people who are out and about, mixing with loads of other people, no mask when going shopping etc... having people in their houses, having parties... these are the people that are spreading the virus. The virus doesnt move around, we move it around. It is far riskier going to Sainsburys than seeing Miss C on the Yorkshire Moors BY HERSELF!

I agree with you Daisy L. Dogs need two walks outside a day if you don't have large garden. Its the only rule I ignore. Live alone, haven't seen grandkids for over a year, no socialising, no shopping except for food...there is no risk. Except a hi to other dogwalkers in the open air.Dog owning folk are known to be the most balanced and sane in this pandemic we have to look after their needs when they don't conflict with anyone.

I would go out if you are in a rural area with no chance of getting close to anyone and if you do you can keep a good distance between you .
I don’t understand this Government at all .
You go into supermarkets and in my area people do not keep their distance .
I complained to manager and she said nothing they can do because these people get aggressive with staff .
We have let 40 million into UK without any tests or mandatory quarantine in Government facilities, this is why we are in this situation.
We are locked down and kept away from loved ones ,but it’s a free for all for people that enter the UK .

I think your second walk could come under the heading of leaving your home for the purpose of animal care which is allowed.

Enjoy your walks

I am used to exercising daily, under normal circumstances I am the gym for five sessions a week, I would walk with friends several times a week.
These are not normal circumstances and I am willing to forgo my liberties to ensure we can ALL return to normalcy sometime soon.

I think the message this time was "once a day if possible" but as said by many others, as long as you are keeping away from others and not driving miles to go for your long walk, there is no problem with going out more than once a day for exercise. There's not much else to do (although I am fortunately working full time still).

I’m genuinely interested here, MissChateline, have you honestly not had a day’s illness in 66 years? How on earth did you avoid measles, mumps, chickenpox, tonsillitis, let alone ‘flu and the common cold? I’ve been very lucky too, and had to have hardly any days off for illness in my working life, but I’ve had all the above. Are the rest of your family as robust?

Goodness, how quickly irritability rises on any discussion here currently.
Those of us with dogs will usually have established routines. Mine is an hour every morning and half an hour at tea time. It keeps me happy and my joints mobile, keeps the dogs fit and well behaved.
I'm lucky to live in an area with good open countryside on the doorstep so rarely have to drive to walk with the dogs. Its possible to walk for an hour without being physically close to anyone.

We in the CEV group are advised to stay indoors, which I do other than the dog walks. I've been unable to get a supermarket delivery in the next few weeks but I'm fortunate, Mr i can go to click and collect. Why on earth are people panic buying again. It's unnecessary and so selfish.

MissChateline my DH would agree with you wholeheartedly! For some people the lockdown doesn’t make much difference as they don’t usually go out anyway for whatever reason, some like yourself and my DH need it for their physical and mental well-being. If you are lucky enough to be able to walk in a quiet area I don’t see the problem and anyway this is allowed (at the moment).

The rules and guidelines are all set out on gov.uk and of course we should all follow them. None of us are so special that we can do our own thing and expect others to smile indulgently, unless of course we are exempted due to circumstances acknowledged by the regulations.

So, under the rules re exercise: You should minimise time spent outside your home.....This should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.

But attending to the care and exercise of an animal is given as a separate valid reason to leave the house, so walking the dog is allowed.

growstuff I totally agree with you, so many people finding any reason for them to circumnavigate Covid-19 rules.

I have a delivery of fresh fruit and veg once a week, if I am unable to get one I go to local farm shop I have always found that fruit and veg is capable of lasting a week (or more).

Maybe some folks are more special than others.

Why are so many people blinkered and not listening and hell bent on breaking covid rules or twisting them to suit themselves then feel the need to start bragging about it!

Let's all get dogs and take them for two three hour walks every day. Every park and patch of open countryside would soon be full. How about if all the town flat-dwellers descended on beauty spots in their thousands? After all, they're not doing any harm. Fortunately, most people aren't quite so selfish and entitled. Too many people take the pi$$, which is why rules are needed and I have no sympathy at all for those who break them.

I have not been able to get delivery slots, so I do go to the shops. I mask and sanitise, go to local Tesco which is small and not too busy, and local butcher. We eat lots of fruit and veg which need topping up two or three times a week. I also go for walks in my local Royal park,and consider myself fortunate to live near it. I see nothing wrong with walking dogs twice a day,, when I had dogs I always did this.

welbeck

surely it is not necessary to go shopping every day.
cannot most people go at least a week between food shopping.
going shopping is a risky activity i think, so best to minimise it.
i think we should all be willing to restrict our activities, in solidarity with those who have no choice, ie front-line workers. they are bearing the brunt of this situation, and those directly affected by the illness, so the least we can do is to show some restraint.

No, it isn't. I haven't been shopping since March.

I would also hate to think what state my immune system would be in with a diet of stale food, no fresh veg or fruit and no fresh air or exercise. Sunshine and daylight increase Vitamin D, fresh veg and fruit for Vit C. I’m sure that most people know this. I also do weight training with kettlebells.
I believe that anxiety and worrying about everything reduces the immune system to deal with any infections (of any kind). Maybe this is why I’ve never had a days illness in my 66 years.
I am careful around others, mindful of proximity to others, wear a mask etc etc......but will not be of the “never stick my nose out of the door” brigade. Mental and physical health is equally important for all of us.

Moonlight 113.....I totally agree. What’s the point in living in the middle of beautiful countryside if all you do is sit and gaze at the empty space outside. If you see no one whilst you are out how is this any way “dangerous “. Surely common sense should prevail.
I understand that the national trust are keeping their gardens open. They recognise the importance of fresh air and exercise. I do happen to live within walking distance of a NT a huge woodland area that goes straight onto the moors but am more than happy to take our small Campervan to Fountains Abbey (for example) for a day out.
As for not shopping every day. In about 20 mins I will have an Ocado delivery, probably one every couple of weeks when my partner is here with me. When I’m alone it’s probably more like once a month. I happen to like fresh vegetables, salad and fresh meat and fish. We are lucky enough to have 2 exceptionally good butchers, a fabulous market and lots of independent small food shops. I will still go down for fresh food and milk every day as I like good quality products. The idea of eating week old food is not one I wish to contemplate. Yes I do have a freezer and do batch cook but I happen to like fresh vegetables to go with it.
To me that’s what shops are for.....buying fresh food. Masks are worn and hands sanitised. Your problem is ?

MissChateline

Genty.......sorry but I will not put up with being insufferable neither will my partner. I would argue that looking after one’s mental health is as important and my walking and hiking alone, not seeing another person whilst I’m out is not an issue for me or for you. Incidentally I’m allowed to exercise once a day.....and with one other person.....it doesn’t say how long for. On Friday I will go for a day hike in the moors with a friend for at least 5 hours.
I’m prepared to do this keep healthy, both physically and mentally and unless you are twitching your curtains at 8am you wouldn’t know.

What would happen if you tested positive for the virus? Then you have to isolate for some days - would you then break isolation rules?

MissChateline

Please tell me which is more healthy, both physical and mentally.......sitting inside 4 walls all day and every day, getting very anxious, putting on weight, bored and stressed or heading off alone at 8 am through isolated woods, moorland and fields. Tell me that it isn’t better to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings, to feel good and to get the old endorphins going. Tell e that it isn’t great striding off across the hills with a flask and sandwich not seeing another soul. Tell me why it is ok in Scotland to have unlimited hikes but not ok in England. Which is not OK......2 shorter walks alone or one 5 hour walk with a companion.
Please can we rely on common sense and making personal risk assessments. I am not endangering you or anyone else. Please stop being so judgmental and please stop all the virtue signalling. I don’t sanitise my partner 3 times a day or bleach my shopping. I don’t quarantine my mail but I do follow guidelines when around others.

What part of 'lockdown, stay at home' do you not understand? Its a very selfish attitude to take to adjust the rules to suit yourself!

surely it is not necessary to go shopping every day.
cannot most people go at least a week between food shopping.
going shopping is a risky activity i think, so best to minimise it.
i think we should all be willing to restrict our activities, in solidarity with those who have no choice, ie front-line workers. they are bearing the brunt of this situation, and those directly affected by the illness, so the least we can do is to show some restraint.

Summerlove

Can someone tell me the point of a lockdown if everyone is just going to follow their own “common sense”?

Pure madness.

May as we’ll continue on as normal.

I hope everybody advocating for common sense remembers that when a young person does something you don’t like.

They all think they're Naughty Nora in the Forth Form anyway! You know the one? The one who does things just because she can. They're only jealous of young people doing things they wish they could do.

Can someone tell me the point of a lockdown if everyone is just going to follow their own “common sense”?

Pure madness.

May as we’ll continue on as normal.

I hope everybody advocating for common sense remembers that when a young person does something you don’t like.

MissChateline

Genty.......sorry but I will not put up with being insufferable neither will my partner. I would argue that looking after one’s mental health is as important and my walking and hiking alone, not seeing another person whilst I’m out is not an issue for me or for you. Incidentally I’m allowed to exercise once a day.....and with one other person.....it doesn’t say how long for. On Friday I will go for a day hike in the moors with a friend for at least 5 hours.
I’m prepared to do this keep healthy, both physically and mentally and unless you are twitching your curtains at 8am you wouldn’t know.

Well, as long as you are a special case then.

I'm not sure how anyone can now think that the restrictions are just rough guidlines, depending on how a person feels at the time.

I know a lot of them don't seem logical or easy, but the "stay home" message is clear enough.