Showing posts with label back pain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label back pain. Show all posts

November 14, 2013

How I am trying to stay fit in Riyadh

I posted this hamster because I think it's a cute photo. dont ask
Since moving to Riyadh, I barely can go walking around the streets like I used to when I was in Beirut.
Also living in a city, where you have nothing to do except go out for eating or shopping, makes you lose your sight on how to properly keep your body healthy and posture proper.

That's why I am comparing the fitness activities I used to do in Beirut to those in Riyadh:

In Beirut:

  • I barely used a transportation (car or taxi ride) unless I was visiting somewhere far away or when I had to go for dinner at night.
  • I used to walk back and forth to get my grocery at least 4 times per week
  • I used to go walking for several errands around the streets for shopping or paper work or paying the bills, or meeting someone over coffee or lunch.
  • I used to walk down to work (yes a downhill with steepy and long stairs), and my work also involved alot of standing and moving around.
  • I also used to swim on Sundays for around 40 minutes.
Indeed, walking in Beirut, at least 30 minutes per day, made me fit and healthy.

After moving to Riyadh: