Walkin’

My short bursts of exercise have led to an increased stamina. First came light exercise as a way of connecting with my daughter, then I started doing about 15 minutes by myself, even when she wasn’t around. What gives me pleasure is to do a little (5-15 minutes) of leg work like walking or cycling, then add 4 times 100 repetitions of some arm exercise.

This has worked in various venues: computer room, downstairs in front of the TV, going to work from the car dealer, even a little in the office.

This morning, after a 3 a.m. teleconference, I was wiped when we went into work. However, we still needed an oil change before our trip, so I decided to walk the 3 blocks and 3 staircases with DH. Staircases still are not a pleasure for me, so I care for myself by taking the elevator almost always when I want to.

We will walk to the car dealer at lunchtime today, then drive to a restaurant. Tonight I won’t ask myself to do more than arm exercises, and maybe not even that. Maybe just a bath. I wonder if there are office-friendly anti-carpal tunnel exercises?