Station 2
Daily walk loops
Same short route repeated builds habit—add minutes before speed, hills, or weighted packs.
Why loops beat random routes
Repeating one flat loop removes decision fatigue. You learn how knees and hips feel on minute 8 vs minute 12—useful data for clinicians without wearable hype.
Loop design
- Start flat 10–12 minutes near home
- Post-breakfast or post-lunch timing stabilizes habit
- Conversational pace—you can speak full sentences
- Same shoes; check soles weekly
Progression table (example)
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | Same 12-min loop, daily if able |
| 3–4 | Add 3 min OR one gentle hill |
| 5+ | Second short loop on good days only |
Adjust with clinicians if pain lingers 24 hours after walks.
Surfaces & seasons
Even sidewalk before cobble; shorter steps on wet leaves or ice; sunglasses on glare days reduce tripping on curbs.
Pair with station 1
Five-minute loosen before first loop of the day; on heavy days shorten loop but keep the habit.
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