There is so much conflict about exercise

Hello I have just come back from my morning walk which I really enjoy and had a coffee whilst out whilst I journal and go through plans, brainstorming content and whilst walking I was thinking about the conflicting advice about exercise.

There is stop doing cardio, do Thai Chi, Pilates and I have done gym classes and did dancing and that was good and I have done running and by moving my body I have learned what exercise suits me. Not listening to the next best thing. 

I believe that you don't need equipment but I enjoy doing weights and strength training and I love missing it up. Whilst I am looking out the window in the afternoon when his finishes school will put some music and dance. I will do arm circles, squats and waiting for the kettle boil exercise and I enjoy that. 

If you don't like cardio then don't do cardio. If you don't like dancing fine. Your don't need to go the gym, a neighbour of mine cycles and many parents where I live in Surrey will cycle doing the school run and I like fitting exercise around my lifestyle and just ten minutes of leg raises or jogging on the spot is still being active and it is what makes you feel good and what outcome you want. 

I love my morning walks. It gives me so much joy. I love doing my weights in the afternoon and you don't need to work out first thing in the morning. It is what suits your lifestyle and where you can be free and what your body wants. 

Having a kick about with your kids or going on a nature trail. I have a lot of parks and recreation grounds near to me and even in London there are walks you can do and activities. I want to try Paddle. Me and my son in the holidays play tennis. 

There is confusion about how long you should exercise for. You can just do 7 minutes a day and still benefit and just for a minute or two. Do this through out the day. I often when I am on the sofa do leg raises and in bed too. 

Less is more and I do use the treadmill to walk and feel lucky that I have one but don't rely on it and will play four songs to walk on a high speed and I like keeping it simple. 

So get ideas but it is always personal and if you like to workout when your family are out then do it. There are no real rules. I don't like working out on an empty stomach and make sure I hydrate and allow it to cool down and a nice shower or bath is another joy afterwards and so it can be a pleasure and working out in front of the TV, watching your favourite programme. 

Many thanks for reading, 

Carrie X