Staying active during the second lockdown
Despite the news of a second lockdown not being the best, it’s important to look after yourself and remember the positives from the previous lockdown! Many of us enjoyed time to walk and cycle more, especially as the roads were quieter. As winter approaches, the outdoors might not seem quite as appealing as they did in the spring and summer months although there are plenty of things you can do to appreciate the outdoors!
Department for Transport research found the pandemic “had a substantial and potentially sustainable impact on active travel”. Carried out from May-July 2020, the research saw 39% of people report that they walked more and 38% said they cycled more than before the pandemic. If you’d like to read the full publication, you can do so via https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/924959/national-travel-attitudes-study-wave-4-provisional.pdf
To ensure that you can enjoy the outdoors over this month, remember in England that we can spend as much time outdoors as we wish. We’ve set out some recommendations to help you:
- Wear appropriate layers
- Wear headwear, heat easily escapes from your head
- Stay hydrated and take a bottle of water with you, you’ll soon warm up if you’re exercising, even if you’re out for a gentle walk
- Have something warm to look forward to when you get home!
