Exercising once a day?

I think MissChateline will not endanger herself or anyone on her 2 hour yomps across the Moors but she does mention going into several shops every day, so a risk there, then says she’s going to meet up with a friend on Friday to yomp for 5 hours.
So, she could theoretically contract the virus while out shopping and pass it on to her friend, so not totally risk free.
What I don’t understand is why, she has to post on here about breaking the rules in such a bragging fashion, making herself a special case as she becomes insufferable if she can’t do what she wants.
Insufferable? Does that mean she throws a tantrum? Or becomes unbearable to live with?
We could all be insufferable, couldn’t we?
I can’t do the things I would like to do, theatres, meals out with friends, seeing family but I try to carry on stoically, as the majority of us do. I don’t break the rules because I’ll be insufferable if I can’t get my own way.
I know you’ll carry on doing whatever you’re doing MissChateline, just don’t think you’ll have people applauding you by bragging about it on here.
Sorry so long but I just had to get this off my chest.

Hear, hear, Buffybee!

I’m staggered that anyone needs to shop daily so they can eat fresh foods. Sounds more like an excuse to go out, which in more normal times would be absolutely fine.

Lots of ?s on here. Hope no one is following the rules and allowing their cleaner to come to their home ( not disabled people obv ). Its the inconsistency and lack of “ common sense” in the rules that encourages people to break them.

@callistemon- I’m one of those people- recent hip replacement and 1300 miles under my belt since then. Last year was a different story though; I couldn’t walk without crutches, and I did feel really despondent when I saw other folk heading up into the hills.

I’m sorry if the tag didn’t work- I haven’t quite worked things out yet!

Realistically the person who exercises every day( or even more than once a day!) will probably be less of a burden to the NHS and Social care system than people who stay in all the time, during the course of their lifetime. It is essential to keep fit for our mental and physical wellbeing. Walking in the countryside by oneself is no threat to anyone , as long as you dont have to be rescued by Mountain Rescue! Surely it is all about common sense. Shopping daily is a risk.

Atqui

Lots of ?s on here. Hope no one is following the rules and allowing their cleaner to come to their home ( not disabled people obv ). Its the inconsistency and lack of “ common sense” in the rules that encourages people to break them.

Cleaners are still allowed to work in folks homes as long as they wear masks, sanitise regularly and all windows/doors are open.

jenni123

I haven't been out of my flat since February when I came out of hospital, apart from 2 trips to hospital for appointments where I was taken by hospital transport.

Sorry Jenni you’ve missed the boat!

Common sense needs to apply.

After all on the days when DH walks to the local shops - is that his excercise or not? What about people who walk to work - presumably they are out twice a day, so is that their excercise or can they do something else as well?

lemsip

I think this is where common sense would come in to play!!

Depends if the police will say "yes that sounds like good common sense" before they fine you. To be on the safe side I'd suggest one extra long walk (we are not time-restricted) and the rest of the day just let them outside the house to perform their natural duties.

Good job we don’t all think like misschateleine isn’t it?!?! ?

Riggie

Common sense needs to apply.

After all on the days when DH walks to the local shops - is that his excercise or not? What about people who walk to work - presumably they are out twice a day, so is that their excercise or can they do something else as well?

No, common sense doesn't apply. The law does. Visits to the shops in order to buy essentials such as food are allowed. Going to work is allowed, if the work is essential and cannot be done at home. Exercise is allowed on top of these outings - just once.

Granny Gravy- I know they are allowed - that’s my point.I know of two people who now have Covid because their cleaners have it. Cleaners often work for several households- it’s illogical when Grandparents doing “informal childcare” are not allowed to mix with the parent any more than pick up and drop off.

We make sure our dogs get two walks a day. Mr. S. takes them out first thing and we usually both take them out together late afternoon.

As far as I'm aware, going for a walk of any length with one person outside of your household while maintaining social distancing isn't breaking the rules, so I don't know why MissChateline is being given such a hard time by some posters.

None of us can go to the theatre, meet friends to go out for meals and see family Buffybee and as MissC isn't doing these things either, I don't see the relevance of your post.

She is unlikely to "theoretically" pass it on to the friend she walks with if they maintain social distancing while walking out in the fresh air.

Miss Chatelaine I wish I lived near you! I go walking most days but the attraction of the local park has waned since the cafe closed.

MawBe

Keeper1

Is the exercise compulsory?

Asking for a friend.....

You could always transfer your daily exercise to somebody who wants more.....?

Like Miss Chatelaine...

Seriously though, isn't this whole thing about not mixing with others? Simple as that, really. If we don't mix with people outside our own household, the virus can't be transmitted.

In my opinion to exercise without coming into contact with anyone else, close to home, either twice a day or for a longer period once daily is acceptable. But there is no reason to be shopping on a daily basis, nor can you shop without having contact with anyone else which calls in question MissChateline 's definition of no contact. I also don't believe it to be acceptable to travel any distance beyond a short car journey, say 20 minutes for arguments sake, to exercise. Mountain Rescue have previously requested that people stay away from mountains and fells. Accidents do happen. Why put yourself and potentially others at risk unecessarily.

Talking of foreign nationals, here in Sweden they have started to demand a COVIC negative test before entering this country, if coming from the UK or Denmark, or South Africa, why cant British authorities do this at Airports or other points of entry, it must come to that in the end.
Regardig exercise, they dont say for how long you are allowed to exercise so it depends on your needs I expect,half an hour would do me whereas an hour wouldnt be enough for many people, use common sense would be the best thing to do.

Well I’m off and out for my afternoon walk in a few minutes. I don’t think that I’m much of a danger to others in this location. I can’t see any crowds of walkers or day trippers. I guess that there will always be differences of opinion about staying healthy both physically and mentally through sensible exercise and those never going out of their front doors. I know which camp I’m in and I fully intend to continue staying healthy.
I may be wrong but the it seems that majority of people suffering the most from COVID are the overweight and unhealthy. I do know that there are exceptions to this and it does affect people with no underlying health conditions. But we all have a personal responsibility to stay as healthy as possible.

Must admit that I find that social distancing when dog walking is easy where I live. There again when I walk my 60 kilo Rottweiler people cross the street in the next town.

Exactly Blinko
I take Hattie out once a day during the day and rarely see a soul although if I do meet someone else from the village, with or without a dog, it helps to relieve the isolation of being on my own and I think it is vital for our emotional and mental health to do what we can about loneliness.
Hattie also has a short toddle before bedtime when I definitely don’t see a soul!
How we define exercise can vary enormously and I make no apologies for my daily pattern.

MissChateline

I’m out walking in the woods for an hour by 8.0am, this gets me going and energised for the day. Home for breakfast then house jobs. Walk down to town for supplies, lunch then out hiking for 2 hours on the moors. I’m told that I’m insufferable if I don’t get at least this amount of exercise every day. I would be dreadful if I was told to isolate as I’m incapable of staying in the house for more than 2 hours let alone 2 weeks.

A total lack of self control is not something most would be boasting about.

Smileless, I don't know about elsewhere in the UK, but in England, as from today, we're only allowed exercise once a day, but for an unlimited period it seems

Nobody should be entering the country at all and that should have have happened back in March. I live on an island in Scotland and we are still getting tourists from all over the world and we have camper vans of holiday makers. Some people are selfish.

MissChateline

Well I’m off and out for my afternoon walk in a few minutes. I don’t think that I’m much of a danger to others in this location. I can’t see any crowds of walkers or day trippers. I guess that there will always be differences of opinion about staying healthy both physically and mentally through sensible exercise and those never going out of their front doors. I know which camp I’m in and I fully intend to continue staying healthy.
I may be wrong but the it seems that majority of people suffering the most from COVID are the overweight and unhealthy. I do know that there are exceptions to this and it does affect people with no underlying health conditions. But we all have a personal responsibility to stay as healthy as possible.

That's ok Miss Chatelaine, it's good to see that you're going to be getting our and about, your insufferability was breaking to the surface. Enjoy your hike/walk/yomp or whatever you call your exercise.