I don't do any exercise per se...but I do a very active job. I work as a waitress in a restaurant which is at the top of a lot of stairs. The job entails walking up and down these all day. I am on my feet and on the go most of the day.
Since starting this job I have lost a lot of weight (2.5 stone) and I am in the healthy range according to the BMI calculator
My question is does this count as exercise? I know that most health sites recommend 30 mins several times a week but I am not sure if what I do is enough??
I would say this counts as a good method of exercise, but eventually your body will adapt to this and your fitness level will no longer advance.
To improve fitness further, you would need to up the intensity, i.e run up the stairs. Your heartrate needs to reach a specific zone in order for you to get an adequate workout.
Same as me!!!
I was always struggling to keep my weight down before and even with slimming world I was always up and down.
I do think your body gets used to it though after a while and then we may have to up our activity a bit.
I love my job too xx
I went to London Zoo last week with my sister and my little niece. My sis was moaning all day about sore feet and being tired...I on the other hand felt as fresh as a daisy!!
Beaty...I would love to swim more but the swimming pool is miles away from me and I just don't get the time to go!!
lil i used to do voluntary work lifeguarding for the special school. i was hoping it would get me loads of experience saving people but didnt have to once.
a bit dissapointing really. i ended up just stood there all day watching them dribble and splash about.
Velvetee, as a personal trainer can you give me some advice. I am disabled and housebound most of the time and have put on so much weight recently that I am really uncomfortable. How can a disabled person get some form of exercise. I should explain that I can not stand for long and walking I am limited to about 25 yards. Is there anything I can do? I would be very grateful for any advice.
It's a fantastic amount of exercise and you are doing very well indeed. I'd just watch out for your legs getting a bit swollen - maybe some light support socks or tiights might prevent the onset of this., especially if anyone in your family has had varicose veins.