Outdoor Swimming & Exercise
There are some forms of exercise that social distancing will be easier to do than others. One way that I try to help both my physical and mental health is to wild swim in some of Scotland's many lochs. You can get in the water and ensure you aren't near anyone else. In England, the current rule for driving for exercise is that it's ok as long as the exercise lasts longer than the drive. I think outdoor exercise should be considered in the earlier stages of easing the lockdown. Yes, there will be the argument perhaps being in the water or being on a hill may increase the risk of things going wrong. But at the moment people are out walking, cycling, kids are bouncing on trampolines - there is potential risk at every turn.
Outdoor activity is vital for mental health. It would be good to give people some more opportunities to get outside and take part in activities vital to their wellbeing.
Outdoor activity is vital for mental health. It would be good to give people some more opportunities to get outside and take part in activities vital to their wellbeing.
Why the contribution is important
It's important because-
It promotes mental and physical wellbeing.
It's something that can work with social distancing.
Outwith CoVid, people's health will still be suffering with more traditional chronic conditions like Heart Problems, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure eye - giving the opportunity to exercise more can only be good for the nation's health in general.
It promotes mental and physical wellbeing.
It's something that can work with social distancing.
Outwith CoVid, people's health will still be suffering with more traditional chronic conditions like Heart Problems, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure eye - giving the opportunity to exercise more can only be good for the nation's health in general.
by lizcarey78 on May 06, 2020 at 07:08PM
Posted by digitalgareth May 06, 2020 at 19:20
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Posted by lizcarey78 May 06, 2020 at 19:34
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Posted by codenamev May 06, 2020 at 19:36
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Posted by Jules101 May 06, 2020 at 19:38
Motor vehicle to starting point of exercise has no justification.
We are all being asked to make sacrifices from normal freedoms.
So if loch is on your doorstep go ahead. Driving required to get there. Then no!
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Posted by theresasheldon May 06, 2020 at 19:42
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Posted by Nursewifemother May 06, 2020 at 20:00
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Posted by lizcarey78 May 06, 2020 at 20:26
As for the driving for exercise, the rule in the rest of the UK is you can drive as long as the exercise lasts longer for the drive. So if it was a half hour drive, but you swam for an hour, that is permitted. Why can't that be the case in Scotland?
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Posted by KateDuffus May 06, 2020 at 20:31
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Posted by lmg1612 May 06, 2020 at 20:33
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Posted by lizcarey78 May 06, 2020 at 20:38
You should definitely give it a go. I only got into it last year and it's amazing. It's a great stressbuster and cold water submersion definitely reduces my stress.
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Posted by Free May 06, 2020 at 20:58
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Posted by apple4me May 08, 2020 at 23:37
Having said that, I wouldn't necessarily recommend those new to the sport that now is the time to take it up, although swimming with an experienced friend or an OW swim coach would be OK.
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