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Thanks for this. I've also noticed my energy level reduction since having children. I guess that is just par for the course. I guess your children are older? Mi

by junto 12y ago

Thanks for this. I've also noticed my energy level reduction since having children. I guess that is just par for the course. I guess your children are older? Mine are still young, so I wouldn't have the time to go kajaking at the moment (although I would love to)! I think I also need to get out and do some sport. Do you find yoga helps a lot? A friend suggested this to me too.

thorin 12y ago
Not older, very young. I have a 1 year old daughter and another child on the way so I thought it was a good time to set a routine. I'm lucky in that where I kayak there is reliable whitewater within 15 mins of my house. I go to the gym at lunchtime during work. I've just restarted yoga - it has great benefits in relaxation and strength and really helps with all that time in the chair/bad posture. I did pilates previously which can be great too.
- mrfusion 12y ago
  Dumb question, but how do you get home after kayaking down the river? Is it a two person operation?
  - thorin 12y ago
    Normally Yes but I have a short section of artificial rapids on the river next to my house where you can play in the waves, run the rapids, then walk back up. On wild rivers you normally drop a car at the bottom and drive back to where you started.
johnnyn 12y ago
My children are also young (two under 5). It is incredibly difficult to find time to exercise. I play soccer one or two nights a week after the kids go to bed. It can be exhausting to do after a long day of work and kids, but it's worth it. I think yoga is a great idea too. Other ways I try to maintain my health: - I keep a pull up bar in the bedroom. It makes it really convenient to do any sort of physical activity. Even if it's just 10 pull ups a day. - Spend time with your friends and family with and without the kids. This is the best thing for my emotional and mental health. - Flexibility with my job helps my energy level exponentially. Being able to work from home and minimize my commute is incredible. And the ability to help my spouse (she works part-time) with the kids throughout the day instead of cramming it all into a few hours after a long day of work when you are already exhausted.

by junto 12y ago

thorin 12y ago

Not older, very young. I have a 1 year old daughter and another child on the way so I thought it was a good time to set a routine. I'm lucky in that where I kayak there is reliable whitewater within 15 mins of my house. I go to the gym at lunchtime during work. I've just restarted yoga - it has great benefits in relaxation and strength and really helps with all that time in the chair/bad posture. I did pilates previously which can be great too.

mrfusion 12y ago
Dumb question, but how do you get home after kayaking down the river? Is it a two person operation?
- thorin 12y ago
  Normally Yes but I have a short section of artificial rapids on the river next to my house where you can play in the waves, run the rapids, then walk back up. On wild rivers you normally drop a car at the bottom and drive back to where you started.

johnnyn 12y ago

My children are also young (two under 5). It is incredibly difficult to find time to exercise. I play soccer one or two nights a week after the kids go to bed. It can be exhausting to do after a long day of work and kids, but it's worth it. I think yoga is a great idea too. Other ways I try to maintain my health: - I keep a pull up bar in the bedroom. It makes it really convenient to do any sort of physical activity. Even if it's just 10 pull ups a day. - Spend time with your friends and family with and without the kids. This is the best thing for my emotional and mental health. - Flexibility with my job helps my energy level exponentially. Being able to work from home and minimize my commute is incredible. And the ability to help my spouse (she works part-time) with the kids throughout the day instead of cramming it all into a few hours after a long day of work when you are already exhausted.