Tuesday, January 8th (posted 1/9)
The activity this Tuesday was a little basic, yet a very necessary inclusion to say the least. This has been the most enjoyable one so far. I would consider a walk like this one to be better for you than much of the other activities I have done or have yet to be completed, yet also isn’t something I dislike doing.
There is not much of an argument to be made with exercise– it typically is not enjoyable. For many people the pros outweigh the cons, but they do not enjoy it nonetheless. I feel like walking can be a sort of happy medium for those who aren’t extremely serious about going to the gym and working out extensively, yet feel like after remaining seated and/or static for long periods of time at school or work. Being active is good for your health, but many people don’t need to be extreme with their workouts.
Going on a walk around my neighborhood can be humbling because it lets you take time to look around and see your surroundings. Typically, the majority of times I am seeing my house and my neighborhood is when I am leaving or arriving at my family’s home due to my commitment to going to school every day.
I have grown to really appreciate where I live as I get older, and have begun to realize that I am very fortunate to live in a nice house in a nice area with nice schools. Nice. However, the physical beauty of where I live is often overlooked due to remaining indoors much of the time. Seeing the sky around the neighborhood is something that I don’t spend enough time admiring, even if it was seeming a bit cloudy.
I had a peaceful experience walking. It was less to work out or gain muscle, but to stay active, which was the whole goal to begin with. Staying active was the most crucial aspect, and this does this the best. It was both enjoyable and it fit the parameters. It has been my favorite activity so far by a long shot.
Overall, going on a walk around my neighborhood was pleasant. I saw some nice vegetation, views, and architecture. My mountainous neighborhood actually could have provided light interval training due to going up and down. It has been my favorite one thus far.
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