And the results that can be achieved by following that evidence. So, instead I offered this reply..
ME: Sure, walking is great for your general health.
AND it's great for your back and leg strength..
BUT it doesn't do much for your quadriceps strength.
ANON: Hmm. Okay..
ME: And we know that a mix of exercise is best. So walk, yes absolutely. BUT mix in some cycling.. slowly.
ANON: Okay..
ME: What have you tried?
ANON: I did 10 minutes the other day and my knee flared right up..
ME: Do 10minutes and your knee is going to scream at you..!
ANON: Yeah, it really did. I struggled for the rest of the week..
ME: Try 1 minute and STOP.
Seat nice and high.
Or just rock the pedals back and forth..
Could you try that?
ANON: Sure but what's the point of only 1 minute?
ME: Well if you can do 1 minute today..
You can do 1 minute tomorrow..
And the next day.
ANON: Okay..
ME: Try 2 minutes next week
3 minutes the week after
And so on..
ANON: Okay, maybe..
(Picture enthusiastic nodding from family sat in the room)
ME: You'll be doing 10 minutes in 10 weeks time (not straight away)
And your knee will feel better
Not perfect. But better..
So, if you've got a 'Can't do..' thought in your mind right now, try asking yourself 'Can I do..?'
And importantly..
Set a long term goal
Start super light
Scale up slowly
Draw a straight line from here to there
Write down your progress
And build slowly.
You will get there.
And be inspired by Jackie, who..
Not easy to do. But simple.
Good luck to everyone 👊
