I am still taking my dog out early every morning but I have mobility issues and have to use a mobility scooter to get out.
I thought I’d heard there would be exercises on TV for over 70’s that might not have access to the internet and thought I may be able to manage them if some could be done from sitting, just for something a bit different as I’m limited to what I can manage physically right now.
Also what happens if UK locks down like other countries? Just seen on papers Italians are been banned from jogging and walking in the parks. In spain one person (from a household) is allowed to take one dog for a quick walk for toileting then return home as quickly as possible.
Who knows how long we will be able to go for a nice walk for?
I get out with the dog and have started working in the garden when the weather lets me, I’m missing my daily swim like mad though. Dogs happy as he’s now going out at stupid o clock and for a longer walk.
What a bloke UniGeezer…
One of the true pioneers of physical fitness and probably the father of Gyms all across the world from people who were inspired by his enthusiasm and tenacity…If he could see the world now!
There’s all the Joe Wickes exercises, although they are not particularly aimed at older people. He does do some kids ones though, which might be interesting for those who have their grandchildren around.
Thanks for the links Mupsy…and Good Morning…
Just a normal ‘Day in the life’ for me Mups…It hasn’t taken the coronavirus to make me exercise…Eight mile run this morning, thirty two pressups and Five hard minutes of ‘Eyeballs out’ on the exercise bike…
You all know I am a lover of all things athletically done outdoors, but I can see that this time, more than any calls for creativity - even in exercise .
While I am unfamiliar with programing over there, I am a fan of exercise and yoga videos that can be found on Youtube. The advantage of those is that they can be played and paused at one’s convenience.
My mother is doing simple stretching and strength exercises that I found for her as she is a bit too wobbly to be out walking much without assistance.
I’m still out there as much as possible, not just for the joy of it but to escape that big handsome fellow who is constant with his seductive ways…
I see gyms are closing again. Just as I was seeing real improvements, too. Going for a walk is only going to be of limited use as it isn’t going to replace a proper leg workout. It will get me some fresh air but that’s about it.
I can’t do home workouts because I live in an upstairs flat and it would make too much noise for my downstairs neighbour. I hope the Lockdown only lasts for the four weeks they’re mentioning.
My neighbour did TV exercises on the last lockdown. Although it’s not as good as going to the gym as she normally would have done, I think it’s still a lot better than doing nothing.
I’ll be keeping up walking and cycling for exercise. More likely walking because it’s easier to distance from people over on the rough ground where I like to go.