The 3D Walking Challenge

Walking is a huge part of my life, even before the pandemic hit. I walk as much as I can to avoid the hassle of parking and to clear my head. Recently, I have welcomed the 3D walking challenge in my life! A new way of walking – in 3D!

Before I get into the 3D walking challenge, as with everyone, for about a month now, my life has turned upside down and as a result, my life has changed.

There is a long list that I can complain about, but here are the highlights:

1. The luxury of having weekly housekeeping done by someone else has vanished.

2. The gym that I used to attend to, to start my day, is closed.

3. The social activities that I looked forward to – gone into thin air.

Most of my work is usually done from home, on my laptop, so I am lucky in that regard.

The one thing that must and will remain consistent is my physical activity. It’s the one thing that I can control. It places me in the driver’s seat, which makes me feel not only physically, but mentally stronger.

Aside from the online classes that I take almost daily, as usual, I make sure that I get a chance to walk outside and get fresh air, and most importantly, to clear my head.

I recently noticed how important it is to walk but to also add a “twist” into your walking routine. To move in a non-linear way.

To walk in a 3D way – to take the 3D Walking Challenge!

Why? Walking traditionally, meaning in a forward motion, has many health benefits. The list is endless, but here are the ones that I think are awesome: It increases your metabolism, reduce stress and elevate your mood.

Walking in a 3D way – sideways and backward, “builds spatial awareness, balance, and enhanced mobility, strength, and performance. You need to build optimum physical wellness and prevent injury.” According to @Bordencommunications.

So, here I am, walking sideways yesterday afternoon. I did it both ways and backward too. It felt weird and was way harder than walking forward. Uncomfortable too. My family members that I was walking with were quite amused, as were passers-by – #6FeetAway. A definite change, just like my life is right now. 

But that’s where the growth happens.

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