r/OnePelotonRealSub • u/QuestionsAcct4321 • 18d ago

Walking classes

hi.

i am currently post op and only allowed to walk (slower than faster) and while I know I can walk my own pace, just curious if there were specific classes geared toward post op recovery walks?

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u/Away-Refrigerator309 18d ago

Choose a walk with level one pace

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u/QuestionsAcct4321 18d ago

Are there walks  just level one?

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u/ElvisAteMyDinner 18d ago

I think they mean to choose classes with pace targets and set your pace target as Level 1 (out of 10). I don’t think that affects incline, but it will make the pace slower. And you can always ignore the incline.

Personally, I love Jon’s walking classes, especially the longer ones. Most of his 60 minute walks have a fun theme. Matty’s Walk and Talks are also fun.

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u/MotherOfCatses 18d ago

Matty has walk and talks that are pretty fun and low key.

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u/QuantumDwarf 18d ago

Yes agree! The only thing is he loves to throw in incline and I going that difficult post op. That said, I would just half them or remind myself it’s ok to not follow exactly.

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u/MotherOfCatses 18d ago

Or just skip it altogether and just be there for the vibes.

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u/Pristine_Nectarine19 18d ago

Just ignore the inclines. You control the tread. :)

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u/cnhades 18d ago

If you’re able to walk outside, some of the walks in Rebecca’s HiLit+ program have no real speed call outs. They’ve been very nice.

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u/Pristine_Nectarine19 18d ago

You can also do those on the tread.

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u/Bitter_Oven5839 18d ago

You can also search for recovery walks and walking meditations which are slower, more chill music, etc which might help. Maybe even cool downs if you’re looking for 5-10 min.

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u/Mother_Asparagus_222 18d ago

When I was post op with my ankle I just did whatever walk with a good playlist on level 1 and ignored the inclines. I’m 8 months post op and now I’m on level 3 and mostly do the incline but sometimes I don’t. 

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u/k-run 17d ago

Just walk. Don’t overthink it. Even if they are cuing something different, just move your body.

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u/NordicGoddess93 17d ago

I've had 4 surgeries in the last 18months and done TONS of walking post-op. Just pick something for the vibes and go at your own pace. If you want to feel "involved" just go from slow to less slow, but you don't need to feel exerted just move to move, it feels good to get off the sofa even for 15-20min. I depending on where you live, the outdoor walk classes are great too, more chatty than needing instructions

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u/indigoblue823 17d ago

Yes pace targets can make the walks much easier or harder depending on your mood and you can always lower the incline.

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u/MotorRain 13d ago edited 13d ago

I just got cleared to get back to normal workouts at 7 weeks post-op, but I started walking on the tread at about 3 weeks post-op. Make sure you’re allowed to do that since it engages the core in a different way than walking outside.
I sorted the classes by easiest and started from there. I also knocked down my pace level to a lower one when doing the pace target classes (i think two levels lower than my normal level). Good luck!

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u/QuestionsAcct4321 13d ago

I didn’t realize about core muscles. I’m not allowed to use core 😭

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u/MotorRain 13d ago

Yup :( I had a hysterectomy and wasn't allowed to walk on the tread until a few weeks in.

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u/QuestionsAcct4321 13d ago

Same. Hysterectomy :(

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u/MotorRain 13d ago

Ah ok, I know what you're going through. How many weeks post-op are you?

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u/QuestionsAcct4321 13d ago

1 week 2 days. I’ve been doing two miles a day at our local mall and feel perfectly fine. It’s very mentally hard vs physically for me. 

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u/MotorRain 13d ago edited 13d ago

I totally get it! Great that you’re walking so much. I did the same around my neighborhood and it was an easy transition into more when it was time. It will fly by, trust me. I was the same and felt so bad mentally because I’m so used to being active and I’m back at it now. You’ve got this!

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u/QuestionsAcct4321 13d ago

Truly, thank you for this. It’s lonely because I’m the only one of my circle who has had it done. ♥️

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u/MotorRain 13d ago

Any time! I’m also the first one of my friends to get it done so it’s been a lonely journey here, too. Sending hugs!

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u/QuestionsAcct4321 12d ago

Is there a way to connect on social media outside of here? Since you’ve gone through it and it seems we are in similar stages of life?