Tall Timbers
Imperfect but forgiven
At my age, if I slow down too much, rigor mortis will set in.
That's the truth of it. When you're as old as Andy C you've got to keep moving while you can.
Getting in Shape
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That's the truth of it. When you're as old as Andy C you've got to keep moving while you can.
daygo
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Wow your active.
No, just retired with lots of free time!
daygo
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I'm retired but don't do half of that, either it's my knees or my back or something else.
Any level of daily activity is a positive step forward.
I had a huge meal on Saturday, and another on Sunday, both of those days I took a rare 2 consecutive days off of running. On this mornings slow 5 mile run, I felt like my stomach was going to bounce up and slap me in the face on every step. Now I remember the reason I rarely eat until Im stuffed.
daygo
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Haha good one.
March 11, 2020, was the last time I worked out in a commercial gym - due to covid lock down. As I have posted before, I converted a bedroom into a home gym. Today was my 400th workout at home. Prior to March 2020, I hated lifting at home, and only had a few kettlebells and one dumbell. I had belonged to a gym, or worked out on base for the past 40 years.
I dont miss the gyms at all. Its great listening to my own music choices, not waiting for equipment, and no longer feeling guilty if I look at a pretty woman working out because the only hottie in my gym is my wife! Yeah, yeah, I know, nursing home love
I dont miss the gyms at all. Its great listening to my own music choices, not waiting for equipment, and no longer feeling guilty if I look at a pretty woman working out because the only hottie in my gym is my wife! Yeah, yeah, I know, nursing home love
Spartan Sprinter 1
Formerly known as Shaun
March 11, 2020, was the last time I worked out in a commercial gym - due to covid lock down. As I have posted before, I converted a bedroom into a home gym. Today was my 400th workout at home. Prior to March 2020, I hated lifting at home, and only had a few kettlebells and one dumbell. I had belonged to a gym, or worked out on base for the past 40 years.
I dont miss the gyms at all. Its great listening to my own music choices, not waiting for equipment, and no longer feeling guilty if I look at a pretty woman working out because the only hottie in my gym is my wife! Yeah, yeah, I know, nursing home love
You woulfa earned brownie points with your wife with that last part
I've been dieting and working out for the past couple weeks, and I've definitely noticed progress! Every weekday, I get up a bit earlier than normal and either go to the gym, go for a run, or do some basic home workouts. Been eating less, focusing on having shakes, cut out carbs, dairy, and pork. So far, I've lost 5 pounds and I'm down from 20% body fat to 18.5%! Hoping to also put on some muscle, but hey, I'll settle for shrinking my beer gut.
Spartan Sprinter 1
Formerly known as Shaun
Well done and keep it up, the moment you stop the harder it is to get back into it again.
It's all about routine and also having decent rest/recovery
Later this morning Im going on a bike ride with my wife. I really enjoyed our ride a few days ago, but todays will determine if its time to switch from four decades of running, to bike riding. My wife got a new bike last week, and Im riding her old one. If all goes well today, I will go bike shopping next week.
I might try a mixture of the two with 10-15 miles a week of running, and 40-50 miles of riding, and then eventually wean off the running, and stick with bikes, and weight training.
I have learned over the past 4 decades to keep trying something new and challenging, and this keeps training from becoming stale and boring.
Im 65 now, and unless we’re called home sooner, I plan on working out hard for the remainder of my days.
I might try a mixture of the two with 10-15 miles a week of running, and 40-50 miles of riding, and then eventually wean off the running, and stick with bikes, and weight training.
I have learned over the past 4 decades to keep trying something new and challenging, and this keeps training from becoming stale and boring.
Im 65 now, and unless we’re called home sooner, I plan on working out hard for the remainder of my days.
Well said. The moment one makes an excuse to skip a workout day, the easier it becomes to do so on a regular basis.
GEOINTAnalyst
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The Military Exercise method
https://www.military.com/military-fitness/workouts/achieving-washboard-abs
https://www.military.com/military-fitness/workouts/achieving-washboard-abs
I have made it 6 days without running! Instead, I have rode my bike 5 days for approx 60 miles, with todays ride of 21 my longest. Im still riding my wifes old bike, but will go shopping today or tomorrow and get a better one.
I have always set fitness goals, which is a big reason I have consistently worked out for over 42 years. My new goal is a 50 mile ride before the end of summer, then a 100 mile ride within a year. Speed is no longer important to me but endurance challenges is what I enjoy.
I have always set fitness goals, which is a big reason I have consistently worked out for over 42 years. My new goal is a 50 mile ride before the end of summer, then a 100 mile ride within a year. Speed is no longer important to me but endurance challenges is what I enjoy.
Ghoti Ichthus
Pray so they do not serve alone. Ephesians 6:10-20
Do you think this 18 year old kid has a chance to eventually break Bolts 200 meter record? At 18, he already has the 4th fastest time ever ran for the 200.
https://www.givemesport.com/8800195...comes-fourth-fastest-200m-sprinter-in-history
Armor of Light
Praising my Savior all the day long!
It looks like he turns into a rocket at about 100m and after 3 steps he's all alone, all that's missing is a vapor trail.
Spartan Sprinter 1
Formerly known as Shaun
I think he can, it's all dependent if he sticks with track as i understand NFL are also keen on him and he may go to them.
Spartan Sprinter 1
Formerly known as Shaun
Also if you want to see impressive, there's a young kid called Joseph Fanbulleh who has the absolute worst start a sprinter could have, he literrally comes from 2nd last to last and runs everyone down in both the 100m and 200m, i think he came 4th or 5th in the olympic finals for the 200m and he is also 19 years old.
Carl
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My exercise has almost always been my work. At work used to do the stairs with a couple friends sometimes.
My weight has always maintained around 130 to 135. Physical condition always seemed to be good enough to do my work/exercise without soreness or extra tired.
Then I turned 78. I have not gained any weight, but now have a gut. Something has changed in my body to do funny things with the same food I have always eaten.
My weight has always maintained around 130 to 135. Physical condition always seemed to be good enough to do my work/exercise without soreness or extra tired.
Then I turned 78. I have not gained any weight, but now have a gut. Something has changed in my body to do funny things with the same food I have always eaten.
