walking

[rocks1985]

anyone else here enjoy walking?  i'd like to walk more and was thinking maybe posting here might help create some motivation/inspiration.    

[Lalita Mital]

I used to walk to and from work, and it helped with my mental fatigue most of the time (though the physical fatigue comes in when you come home lol). It's also nice to take in some fresh air while wallowing in your thoughts.
I personally enjoy walking in general because it helps my mind relax.

[+InsaneNutter MVC]

I've been walking to and from work since 2020 now and feel it is really beneficial for both my physical and mental health, especially as I'm sat at a computer for 40+ hours a week when at work.

Originally I started when local Covid cases were getting quite high back in early 2020, after the first week of doing it I realised it wasn't actually that hard and I felt so much better for walking, so here I am still walking in 2024.

It takes approx. 50 mins to 1 hour to walk each way, so I'm getting near enough two hours exercise per day and only actually get home 15 mins later than I would have on public transport.

[Nick H. Supervisor]

I'm not sure that I would say I "enjoy" walking, but if it's an option I tend to walk somewhere rather than taking a bus, taxi etc.

Like @InsaneNutterI used to walk to and from work unless I was running late, and that was about an hour each way. Unfortunately since I moved back to the UK I've been working from home, so the most exercise I get is if I take the dog for a walk or take a stroll to the pub. Speaking of...

[Circaflex]

Walking has helped me lose over 130lbs; well not just walking but its played a huge role in it.

[Hurricane Andrew]

I just started walking at work towards the end of March.  We have a treadmill that no one uses, and I'm trying to get into some healthy habits and drop some weight.  I end up walking on my lunch break, about 42 minutes total (37 with a 5 minute cool down) while re-watching Agents of Shield.  The episode lengths are perfect (hence the odd time) and it's like I'm not even working out.  Not only am I slowly losing weight (about a pound a week give or take) but my pants are a little looser and I just "feel" better overall.  I've never minded walking (I do it on vacation all the time) I've just never felt I had the time or place to do it on the regular, but now that I'm into the habit, it great.  I highly recommend it, especially for you younger folks.  It's a lot harder to build a good habit at my age, but it can be done! 

[summerc]

I try to keep the routine of walking to work, although this summer wasn't really walking friendly. The treadmill is my second choice because it's not easy to make myself use it more than 2-3 times a week. I comfort myself it's better than nothing. 

[Jake2530]

I usually prefer walking over driving when given the choice.

[Hurricane Andrew]

Just an update on my July 2024 post.  Still walking, bumped up the pace and time a bit (44 minutes with a 5 minute cool down).  I've blown through several old TV series, and am now on a Sopranos rewatch.  I've lost a total of 71 pounds, cholesterol numbers are phenomenal, I have a ton more energy, and actually miss it when I don't walk!  It's just a habit now, and something that's part of my daily routine.  

[Nick H. Supervisor]

On 12/08/2025 at 14:47, Hurricane Andrew said:

Just an update on my July 2024 post.  Still walking, bumped up the pace and time a bit (44 minutes with a 5 minute cool down).  I've blown through several old TV series, and am now on a Sopranos rewatch.  I've lost a total of 71 pounds, cholesterol numbers are phenomenal, I have a ton more energy, and actually miss it when I don't walk!  It's just a habit now, and something that's part of my daily routine.  

Hell yeah!

I know what you mean. I feel better after getting some (not all, unfortunately) of my steps in each day. I take longer routes to get to clients so that it adds up.

[LindGars]

I really enjoy going for walks, whether it’s in a forest surrounded by nature or just through a park.

[BritBronco]

I usually walk most mornings, at least 4.5 miles. Day is not the same without the walk.

 

[Steffan]

I'm slowly started to walk more. I try to do at least 6k steps daily. It helps my mental side a lot. Keep up the great work everyone!

[+DDG3595 Subscriber²]

I've been taking weekly constitutionals on Saturdays for 28 years now and it's been fun.  Being witness to so many changes in NYC along my route...it could be seen as historical (the relocation of the CUNY Graduate Center to the old B. Altman department store on Fifth Avenue from the Grace building on West 42nd Street, the opening and closing of various stores and businesses, the construction of so many damned luxury apartment buildings and condominiums, just name a few). 

It's definitely great exercise not only for the body, but the soul as well.

[+Warwagon MVC]

Unless someone has a physical disability, people should not spend 5 mins driving around a parking lot trying to park as close as possible to the entrance of a store.

[bikeman25]

When i was younger i used to Mountain bike daily after High school,  as well as 30+ Minutes of walking around the High school hallways before class

I'll admit I've gotten lazier over the years,  got too expensive to maintain bicycle, plus local bicycle shop closed that could work on that model of bike,  so gave up that around 2010, and started PC gaming more and more,   got diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2013, and suppose to walk 30 minutes, but so far i haven't had the motivation to actually start and stick to it lol.   

Maybe i will start next Spring walking more, perhaps use the Treadmill some during the Michigan Winter months,  and maybe cut down on eating fast food--like Taco Bell every 2-3 weeks lol, maybe just 1 more time when Grilled Cheese Flaming Hot Burrito is out on October 16th...

 

 

[Steffan]

I have been walking more since the weather is cooling off. I'm averaging nearly 6300 steps per day based on the Samsung Health app. Since there's a storm and warmer weather coming this week, I'll have to use the treadmill to get my steps in. Keep going everyone! You go this!

[+Random Stranger Subscriber¹]

On 19/09/2025 at 16:59, Warwagon said:

Unless someone has a physical disability, people should not spend 5 mins driving around a parking lot trying to park as close as possible to the entrance of a store.

People are weird

i was living in a condo with a gym

there was a problem with elevators often. So we had one working one instead of 3.

there was a gym on second floor 

2 girls in sportswear always stopped the elevator on forth floor - stopping the traffic and got in - to get out on second floor to go to gym - and what did they do there - ###### STAIRMASTER

i also seen people drive (in good summer weather for 1 block to go to a store - healthy people who can walk - crossing the street and parking took them longer then just walking over 

as I said - people are weird

[+Random Stranger Subscriber¹]

By the way

 

i I want to mention that walking a lot is proven to be healthier then sports that can cause injury and outside of specific yoga practices or qi gong… this is the best investment in your health. Just walk a lot and compared to most people you will be healthier 

[+Random Stranger Subscriber¹]

On 08/09/2025 at 12:52, BritBronco said:

I usually walk most mornings, at least 4.5 miles. Day is not the same without the walk.

 

How long does it take you???

[BritBronco]

On 23/09/2025 at 08:45, Random Stranger said:

How long does it take you???

About and 1 hour and 15 mins. Did 67 minutes last friday.

[Steffan]

Impressive. Is that on a treadmill or outside? It takes me about an hour to do 6000 steps outside.

[BritBronco]

On 23/09/2025 at 09:32, Steffan said:

Impressive. Is that on a treadmill or outside? It takes me about an hour to do 6000 steps outside.

Outside, i get bored on a treadmill and feel like I'm not doing enough. I walk all year round, only heavy rain or to much ice stops me.

 

[+Random Stranger Subscriber¹]

On 23/09/2025 at 14:14, BritBronco said:

Outside, i get bored on a treadmill and feel like I'm not doing enough. I walk all year round, only heavy rain or to much ice stops me.

 

Well you are doing the right thing