I have been writing my Patricia Bech Fitness Diary since the start of the year. I began a new regime during lockdown to try and get fit but also to experiment with different types of exercise. As a lover of the great outdoors, I have always enjoyed walking and running though the countryside.

Since focusing more on the benefit of exercise, I have added more types of fitness work into my schedule. This includes weight training, pilates, yoga and also stretching!

Today I thought I would write a little but about stretching. This is not professional advice by any means…

So with gyms currently closed, I have been trying to do my own fitness regime at home. As you will have read in my Fitness Diary entries, I am trying to mix up my exercise as much as possible. I am going it not only for my physical health by also my mental health.

Although working out makes you feel good generally, I am finding my outdoor walks best for improving my mindset. I think it is because I enjoy the different environment, the change of scene and the nature that you can enjoy.

But the trouble with walking is…

I previously said that Medium would be a place for me to write about broader topics. Whereas my Patricia Bech Travel Notes website is mainly for posts about travel, Medium is much broader. It is where I am hosting my fitness diary and also where I am posting general blogs and photographs.

I recent posted about beautiful primroses that I saw on my walk. I have been walking a lot more during lockdown and especially as I am trying to stay fit and healthy. …

Last time I wrote about my fitness journey, it was my first post on Medium. It explained the reasons why I have decided to start a new regime. There are so many benefits to having good physical and mental health and I think it is also nice to have a goal during lockdown.

For some people, it can be overwhelming joining the world of fitness. I have set myself a goal of trying to stay as active as possible and this includes setting some time aside every single day to do some exercise.

I have always been a walker and…

When I wrote my first post on Medium, I said that I would be using this platform to write about lots of different topics, rather than muddle the Patricia Bech Travel Notes with random content. Sticking with that goal, here is a post about primroses!

I love gardening and I find it very therapeutic. I also love to admire the countryside and I suppose I am doing this more and more as part of my fitness journey. I think that spending time outdoors is so important for our mental and physical health.

Yesterday on my walk I was so excited…