Lately I’ve been doing some exercise—well, calling it “exercise” is generous. Really, I just want my body to feel less stiff. I’ve tried swimming, running, the gym, but they always felt like too much. The exhaustion afterward was real, and I could never stick with any of them.
Then I discovered that walking 5 kilometers a day actually works for me.
Walking is relaxing. Sometimes I slip into a flow state without realizing it, thinking through all sorts of things. If something comes up, I can just stop and mull it over, or look something up—total freedom. And unlike intense workouts, I don’t need recovery time afterward. By the time I get home, my energy feels the same as usual. For someone who has to take care of a kid, this is perfect.