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Wheelchair user - doing some walking

ailz95
ailz95 Posts: 5 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
When I'm out I usually use a wheelchair, but for the last few weeks I've been endeavouring to walk around the supermarket once a week, pushing the trolley.

Do you think I can count this as exercise? I know that most people wouldn't, but, I do no other walking - I have a stair lift so don't even climb the stairs - and it is difficult to do.

Thanks for any help

Ailz

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  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    That's great, keep it up!
  • Joisgettingfit
    Joisgettingfit Posts: 160 Member
    I think if its not part of your normal daily routine then count it as exercise. Or if you're doing that instead of taking the easier option for example I still count walking to and from work exercise its about 1 and a half miles each way and i could just as easily get the bus.
  • carolineb81
    carolineb81 Posts: 459 Member
    I would say it definitely counts as exercise - well done
  • betslyn
    betslyn Posts: 8
    Most definately it counts. Every little bit means alot. Good for you. Maybe you could try to take steps around the house and try to increase the amount everyday - not a lot a first but I bet you will be surprised at how much stronger you will feel in a short time.
  • SarahxCheesecake
    SarahxCheesecake Posts: 169 Member
    yes absolutely because its not something you would normally do...I say do more if you can...
  • glittermouse
    glittermouse Posts: 582 Member
    BRAVO. I would certainly count it. Keep up the good work!
  • Roxanne003
    Roxanne003 Posts: 50
    That is exercise! You normally use a wheelchair, now your trying to walk, at least once a week! That's awesome! Keep it up! You'll find that it gets a little easier the more you walk.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Yes. My mum uses a chair and i know how hard she works when she walks. I wouldn't overlog, if you want to eat the cals but definitely do log. Apart from anything, it's an achievement that you should acknowledge.
  • jennarandhayes
    jennarandhayes Posts: 456 Member
    Oh yeah, that's exercise! Keep it up, you should be so proud. Well done!
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    :flowerforyou: In the beginning of my Journey here, my main walking was at the grocery store with the cart--which I kind of used like a Walker. It is definitely Exercise--as long as you are not stopping every few moments to Shop.
    Keep On Keeping On!! I went from walking for 10--15 minutes at a time in the Grocery Store to walking 3--4 miles every day, most of it outside!!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    First of all, congrats on making this change and getting moving!

    Secondly, I would definitely count it as exercise.

    Good luck to you! :)
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