I just got a little walking pad. It's only been a week and i look forward to using it daily already! No going in public to exercise! No learning new motions, just walking! I had social anxiety about physical therapy so I haven't gone in yet, but this machine is helping with a lot of pent up tension with privacy.
I'm a big fan of bikes. If your default mode of transport involves physical exercise, it's incomparably easier to get your executive function to tolerate it. There's a saying that in the Netherlands, nobody considers themself a cyclist, because in a country with more bikes than people cycling isn't a special activity worthy of note, and certainly isn't a specialized exercise activity. There's also a definite element of pride in avoiding the use of fossil fuels. And the fact that even a quite high-end bike costs less than car insurance (never mind fuel) is a particularly notable consideration for a demographic that's disproportionately impoverished. Now, dyspraxia often comes with balance issues, so a tricycle can be an important accomodation. E-bikes and e-trikes are also a very useful option if you have a longer commute, have to deal with difficult terrain, or simply need to limit the intensity of your exercise for whatever reason (poor muscle tone, bad joints, and absolutely loathing the sensation of breathing hard are all relevant to me). I'll admit however that bright light (especially sunlight) and the sound/feel of wind are major sensory issues for me. This means long sleeves, sunglasses, a face covering, and double ear protection are pretty mandatory for me, whereas I only need half that to drive. And as a Canadian I can't really bike in the winter because the ice is way too much of a safety issue. Still, I get far, far more regular exercise now that I treat my bike as my primary mode of transportation than I did for almost the decade prior.
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I just got a little walking pad. It's only been a week and i look forward to using it daily already! No going in public to exercise! No learning new motions, just walking! I had social anxiety about physical therapy so I haven't gone in yet, but this machine is helping with a lot of pent up tension with privacy.
Thank you for sharing!
I'm a big fan of bikes. If your default mode of transport involves physical exercise, it's incomparably easier to get your executive function to tolerate it. There's a saying that in the Netherlands, nobody considers themself a cyclist, because in a country with more bikes than people cycling isn't a special activity worthy of note, and certainly isn't a specialized exercise activity.
There's also a definite element of pride in avoiding the use of fossil fuels. And the fact that even a quite high-end bike costs less than car insurance (never mind fuel) is a particularly notable consideration for a demographic that's disproportionately impoverished.
Now, dyspraxia often comes with balance issues, so a tricycle can be an important accomodation. E-bikes and e-trikes are also a very useful option if you have a longer commute, have to deal with difficult terrain, or simply need to limit the intensity of your exercise for whatever reason (poor muscle tone, bad joints, and absolutely loathing the sensation of breathing hard are all relevant to me).
I'll admit however that bright light (especially sunlight) and the sound/feel of wind are major sensory issues for me. This means long sleeves, sunglasses, a face covering, and double ear protection are pretty mandatory for me, whereas I only need half that to drive. And as a Canadian I can't really bike in the winter because the ice is way too much of a safety issue.
Still, I get far, far more regular exercise now that I treat my bike as my primary mode of transportation than I did for almost the decade prior.