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To not leave the house when wfh?

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museumum · 21/11/2024 18:47

Am I unreasonable to not get outside at this time of year?
I feel like it’s not healthy. But I’m struggling to go for a walk or run in the dark.
what do you do if you wfh and children old enough to take themselves to and from school.

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ThatsNotMyTeen · 21/11/2024 21:40

Try to get out for a walk before work and/or go swimming at night

gannett · 21/11/2024 21:39

Washingupdone · 21/11/2024 21:13

It’s not good for anyone mentally nor physically if they don’t walk every day for at least half an hour. If you don’t use it you lose it.

This might be true if you don't do any other exercise but if you have a decent weekly fitness routine, a day of doing nothing will do no harm at all.

You certainly don't need to leave the house - on days I don't run I do resistance work at home.

TheChosenTwo · 21/11/2024 21:38

I’d really like a walking pad for my desk at home but I don’t think I’d be able to type and walk at the same time, I could definitely see disasters occurring 😂
And for the most part I am typing or dealing with intricate data. I don’t often have meetings that I’m doing nothing in, I’m usually presenting - I just don’t see one in my future which is quite sad as I’m not very good at sitting still so I bought myself a standing desk and it’s sort of helpful but I would love to be doing something with my legs!

GreenMarigold · 21/11/2024 21:37

I go for a 30 min walk before work and then another 45 min walk on my
lunch break or in the evening. With general moving around the house as well that gets me to around 10k steps most days.

I go even it is pouring with rain as I know I feel better for it.

AngryBookworm · 21/11/2024 21:37

I try to get outside in my lunch break just to be outside in the daylight (and if I go for a run I might need a bit more than an hour, which I can make up for by working late - I know not everyone can do that). But if it doesn't affect you it's not morally wrong not to go outside! There are home workouts and things you can do, or cleaning to get your heart rate up - it is good to do something physical and get out of the chair for a little bit.

gannett · 21/11/2024 21:37

SlugsWon · 21/11/2024 18:59

Don't you wind up feeling sluggish and rubbish if you don't get some fresh air and exercise each day?

Nope not at all. I have to get out for a long run twice a week but today was a rest day and it was absolute bliss not going out into 2 degree temperatures at any point.

The best thing about WFH is not having to leave the house in unreasonable weather.

whydoieven · 21/11/2024 21:32

Thank you @notedbiscuits. I have seen them before. I would love one but it's bit unaffordable , unfortunately.

ChiaraRimini · 21/11/2024 21:24

I had 30 years of adult life getting up early to commute/do the school run, during many of those years I was absolutely knackered. So now I can work from home, I don't give a stuff if I don't leave the house all day!

Lovemycat2023 · 21/11/2024 21:15

I make myself leave for a 20 min walk round the block, even if that’s after work in the dark. I’ve been borrowing audio books to listen to. It’s tough though and if it was very wet and windy I would struggle.

fivebyfivebuffy · 21/11/2024 21:15

Washingupdone · 21/11/2024 21:13

It’s not good for anyone mentally nor physically if they don’t walk every day for at least half an hour. If you don’t use it you lose it.

Why does it have to be walking though? Low impact cardio at home, spinning, step... all get your HR up and are weight bearing

Washingupdone · 21/11/2024 21:13

It’s not good for anyone mentally nor physically if they don’t walk every day for at least half an hour. If you don’t use it you lose it.

fivebyfivebuffy · 21/11/2024 21:12

@MiddleAgedDread because it's cold, dark, miserable and I have a lot of fatigue so need to get up as late as possible

I exercise after work as I'm more of a night owl so finish work then go on the peloton or lift weights before cooking etc

notedbiscuits · 21/11/2024 21:12

There are walking exercises on YT.

MiddleAgedDread · 21/11/2024 21:08

fivebyfivebuffy · 21/11/2024 20:46

I exercise at home so that's covered

There's no time for me to go get lunch or walk, it's a 30 min break and I'm not going out at 7am to wander around in minus temps on ice!

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Why not??
i treat an early morning walk as my “commute” if I WFH! or go out after work.

Em1ly2023 · 21/11/2024 21:08

doodleschnoodle · 21/11/2024 20:28

I've got a standing desk and walking pad, so I walk and work at the same time!

Never heard of these and just Googled it :) Sounds like a great idea, would you recommend & any brand in particular?

RandomUsernameHere · 21/11/2024 21:08

I go for a run at lunchtime. If I didn't like running though, I wouldn't leave the house most weekdays, probably only would on the days the DCs have clubs they need to be driven to.

Adviceneeeeded · 21/11/2024 21:05

If I could I would never leave the house!

Zanatdy · 21/11/2024 21:03

fine at this time of year. Though I only tend to WFH once or twice a week max, I like to leave the house!

BitOutOfPractice · 21/11/2024 21:02

Doggymummar · 21/11/2024 18:54

I once did 22 days straight not going out it was bliss. I'm on holiday this week and went out to Sainsbury's yesterday other than that indoors for ten days. I love being home

I have to say that this would not do me any good at all. I actually feel a bit anxious thinking about it.

yes I need to get out every day. To move a bit.

that way the occasional day when I do stay at home can feel enjoyable.

Netcam · 21/11/2024 21:01

Scottishskifun · 21/11/2024 18:51

I try to force myself for a walk at lunchtime although I don't really fancy it bur always feel better for it. Not very long about 20 minute loop

I do the same

Remagirl · 21/11/2024 20:58

I take my dog out every lunchtime. I need to for my own sanity. Build something into your day even if it's 1/2 hr. You should take regular breaks from a screen if that's how you wfh.

Oldgalgames · 21/11/2024 20:58

I work from home, I go for a walk every morning no matter the weather, i get up and go before I talk myself out of it due to the weather. It sets me up for the day

Neurodiversitydoctor · 21/11/2024 20:56

fivebyfivebuffy · 21/11/2024 20:46

I exercise at home so that's covered

There's no time for me to go get lunch or walk, it's a 30 min break and I'm not going out at 7am to wander around in minus temps on ice!

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This what I do out for a run around 7:20 home for 7:55 log on at 8, shower at lunchtime.

Judellie · 21/11/2024 20:53

If I'm wfh then I go for a walk at lunchtime otherwise I feel all 'wrong' and can't concentrate in the afternoon.
It's usually 20 minute walk, 20 mins to prepare and eat food (just a baked potato or something like that) and maybe 10 minutes tobring washing in or out, depending.
It's not a great idea NOT to leave the house all day, for all I used to think otherwise.