1 hours exercise a day?

[Drive it fix it repeat]

Why has seemingly everyone decided we are confined to 1 hours outdoors exercise a day? Please correct me if I am mistaken but to the best of my knowledge current guidelines are 1 form of exercise a day staying within a reasonable distance of where you are staying
But no specified time constraint. Why have people latched onto this idea. I've recently got back into cycling and am quite happy passing the time out in the lanes and trails for hours and hours. closest I need to come to someone else is whatever the width of the road is. Easily 2m+.

I'm talking about uk by the way, aware other countries are specifying a 1 hour limit.

[kiethton]

No limits on time, frequency or location for exercise.

Can basically do it wherever and for as long as you like

[2 GKC]

Out for hours and hours? Have you had you head in the sand for the last three weeks?

[Drive it fix it repeat]

2 GKC said:

Out for hours and hours? Have you had you head in the sand for the last three weeks?

Try reading the rest of my post. On my own keeping myself to myself. I'd be closer to others (neighbor's) if I sat on the bench in my garden.

[2 GKC]

I did. Try reading the government’s guidance

[Whistle]

I can walk for hours not far from my house and not see a single person.

[Scrump]

I think the one hour thing has come from a number of speeches by officials.
A quick google brings up this as an example where Gove is talking about a walk of up to one hour or a jog or a cycle ride of a shorter duration.
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/michael-...

[anonymous-user]

No time limit on gov.uk..
I’d take note if that, rather than whoever is making it up as they go along at any moment in time (invariably to wind their neck in later)

[sealtt]

Jimboka said:

No time limit on gov.uk..
I’d take note if that, rather than whoever is making it up as they go along at any moment in time (invariably to wind their neck in later)

That is one heck of a sentence.

[Lincsls1]

kiethton said:

No limits on time, frequency or location for exercise.

Can basically do it wherever and for as long as you like

This is mostly correct, heard it fresh today on the Q&A session with those in charge!
Technically one period of exercise per day is allowed, but there is no time limit on that, however you are expected to stay close to home, so I'm guessing that rules out those going for 70 mile bike rides!
Common sense needs to be applied, if we keep taking the piss then tougher measures may be introduced.
I take a 30 minute bike ride every other day, a 6 mile round trip. Its enough.

[S1KRR]

2 GKC said:

I did. Try reading the government’s guidance

Maybe you should stick to reading the ACTUAL Legislation rather than anything else

[gazza285]

Went for a two hour run, tomorrow is rest day.

I'll be out on the bike instead.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

I run for 2 hours every morning, about 12 miles, but no part of the route more than 3 miles from my house. Didn't realise I was doing anything wrong!

[Lincsls1]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

I run for 2 hours every morning, about 12 miles, but no part of the route more than 3 miles from my house. Didn't realise I was doing anything wrong!

You aren't. You are within the guidelines.

[rustfalia]

Will be irrelevant when we are all back at work in a few weeks.
It will be the same people trying to impose a time limit on exercise that will be up in arms at the mere suggestion of returning to work.


The sooner people realise that this virus is going nowhere the better.

[williaa68]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

I run for 2 hours every morning, about 12 miles, but no part of the route more than 3 miles from my house. Didn't realise I was doing anything wrong!

Assuming you are following social distancing guidelines, you are not.

[djc206]

S1KRR said:

Maybe you should stick to reading the ACTUAL Legislation rather than anything else

They asked us very nicely to limit our time outside our homes as much as possible. Gove quite reasonably suggested an hours walk or a half hour run would be about right. The legislation is the last resort, it’s separate to the guidance and shouldn’t be treated as guidance, they’ve asked us to apply common sense and use our better judgment. I’d suggest a 2 hour run isn’t really limiting your time outside the house. It might not be contrary to the legislation but it’s not really in the spirit of things is it? A bit like nipping to the shop for a single item, not against the rules but still a dick move.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

williaa68 said:

TwigtheWonderkid said:

I run for 2 hours every morning, about 12 miles, but no part of the route more than 3 miles from my house. Didn't realise I was doing anything wrong!

Assuming you are following social distancing guidelines, you are not.

Definitely. Most of the time it's deserted, as I set off about 6am. But if I come across anyone else, I give them a wide berth.

[HTP99]

What about a 2hr dog walk, is that OK?

[mikeiow]

2 GKC said:

I did. Try reading the government’s guidance

& herein lies the problem.....their short, snappy guidance is NOT the law (you know - the one that they passed!).

Have a skim of https://tommorris.org/posts/2020/thats-not-what-th... for a bit more detail.

Don't get me wrong - I DO 100% think we need to avoid activities that would potentially put any stress on the NHS - I wouldn't drive 50 miles to go for a walk!
But I am conscious that some constabularies have taken rather a hard line - drones in Derbyshire? Okay, people drove to the car park, but it might have been 5 miles from the village, and going there gives a decent socially distanced walk!

Stay healthy all!