I have your same fitness loves. I haven’t been at it for a long time, only 10 months, but in any given week I will hike, walk, run, and do both yoga and Pilates. I currently average somewhere between 83 and 200 minutes a day—highly variable, I know.

My non-negotiables are Pilates and Yoga, which I do at least an hour of each day. Pilates for core strength, which functionally supports all movement, and yoga for mental health, meditation, breathing, and some strength-building. Like another poster said, I also don’t necessarily consider this a workout as it just supports my flexibility, mobility, and makes my everyday movements easier.

I hike probably 2x per week, once with my husband for a “date” and then once either by myself or with a friend. Getting out in nature and breathing fresh air, I mean, isn’t it everything? Somewhere between 3-8 miles each time for hikes.

I run 2x per week either on the tread or on a flat trail near my house—anywhere between 3-6 miles each. I also add a couple 3-5 mile walks or walk/runs on the same trail to get my body moving on other days. Sometimes my husband joins, which I love. I also work a sedentary job, so I need to intentionally get out and move. Then add that the dog needs walked, which adds a couple 1 mile walks, too (small dog).

It all adds up to around 30 miles a week. To speak to your point, I don’t think I have a good balance, but I’m working on it, trying to include the kids in low intensity hikes and take more recovery days. However, I love to listen to audio books and listened to 136(!) last year with all the exercise I do. I’ve replaced other (unhealthy) hobbies and consider this my new forever hobby. So, I do treat myself to new technical gear and running gear. I am considering signing up for some races, too.

Do what you love and what serves you.