I got my varicose veins in one of my legs removed almost 4 weeks ago – and part of the recovery is that I need to take 3x 20min walks a day. This is a huge increase on my previous activity. I was probably getting one walk in most days, but definitely not every day.
So I’m making it a definite addition to my routine, and I am making sure that I get at least two walks in a day, if not all three.
And I’m loving it.
The walks are for circulation, not exercise. Is the way I was told about them. But I think that even at my slowish pace, it is exercise for me seeing as I’m starting off. After the last four weeks I’m starting to want to increase the speed a bit, but I’m also so conscious of my shin splints and making sure they don’t kick in and ruin all of this. Every single other time I have started an exercise routine, I do great for two or three weeks and then I increase by too much and the shin splints start and I have to take a break, often for weeks or months. I do not want that to happen. So I’m trying to keep it slow and steady!
I am noticing that I have more energy most days, and that it is great for my headspace and mental health to be getting out for the walks. Its been a great motivator to get me going.
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