If you search under my category Sweating on Sunday, you will find other fun videos that I have shared. Today, I am adding a few more from two of my favorite Youtube channels that offer low-impact walking videos that are great for people with CKD, like me. Remember, to always ask your doctor before you begin working out. In general, walking is safe for everyone.
Try setting a step goal for the month of November. I have gradually added to my hourly step requirements. Initially, I began with 250 steps every hour. This gets me up and moving every single hour. For November I am setting the goal of 7 minutes on my treadmill, every hour, at the speed of 2.4 miles per hour. This gives me over 700 steps and almost a 1/3 of a mile walked. These hourly step goals are on top of whatever 30 min exercise I decided to do on any given day. When I work, I do not worry about this, because sitting still is not really part of a nurse’s life. I also don’t count the days that I am not home most of the day, but rather pick up for the hours that I am at home. You do not need a treadmill to do this. I also take the dog out and do laps around the backyard while playing ball with him, until I reached the required steps, or minutes.
Make your goal small so you don’t give up if you can’t meet it, then build from there monthly, or whatever timeframe works for you. Whatever you do, do not start with HIIT, or high-intensity exercises. These are not beginner workouts.
There are 5 videos below. One of them is a 4 mile walk and great goal to have.
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