Franchi Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Curious what CR members like to do to stay physically active as we all progress through life and age. Personally, I discovered I enjoy long distance walking and hiking, 12-15 miles at a time and once I got used to that, started doing a dozen simple push ups at the top of every hour from 9 to 5, M to F. Work from home as most do now and found it is a perfect 2 minute brain break from work. Alarm goes off on my Alexa device, stop and do my push ups and then right back to work. Done it for close to three months now with quite a significant change for myself physically. Struggled to do 3-4 push ups when I started and can knock out over 100 now in a straight shot. What do you enjoy doing physically? Everybody likes different things and I like gathering ideas of other ways to stay physically active aside from a gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeROC Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 I LOVE weightlifting. I've had a gym in my basement for many years now. But getting older, I'm starting to switch from lifting heavier weight to lifting using a high volume, bodybuilder style workout. I HATE cardio, but recently stepped up to doing 20-40 minutes of cardio every day and cut back on my calories. I don't do much away from the gym except work on things around the house or cars, or taxi kids to their activities. Seems like we always have some projects going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted June 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 I get that. From what I've gathered, it is a rare person to like both cardio and weights. People usually like one or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 I've been in my pool, swimming, shooting hoops or just paddling around. Other than rainy days, I've been using it daily and can already feel and see a difference in my upper body, midsection and shoulders. I also take at least a 2 mile walk through my neighborhood every morning before I start my day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Bikes,if I didn't lift or do anything I would not want to give up riding. But im doing combo of a 45 min ride and lifting...kicks my ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Biking, mud runs, started crossfit right before covid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 Lately I've been throwing rocks and molotov cocktails, curling cans of spray paint, and running from the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 I credit parkour for my robust health I'm not in that bad of shape for someone 109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 Tree climbing at work Lifting 5 days a week. Rock climbing 5 days a week. Spring fall and winter I get hiking in to get to climbing locations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Gen Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) When hot - Bud light lime When cooler - Modelo When out in woods - Newcastle When feeling rich (Not recently) - a good stout/porter Really just getting the new house/garage setup is kicking my butt 6 yards top soil 102 bags mulch New lights in garage (Wiring and installing) Mowing 5 acres in spare time (I know not aerobic) Edited June 2, 2020 by Second Gen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 Mowing 5 acres in spare time (I know not aerobic) Get a non-self propelled push mower. Great exercise right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 Cycling. 2-3 nights a week after work (2ish hours, 35-45 miles), and usually a longer 60-100+ mile ride on the weekend. Maybe a second weekend ride on Sunday depending on how Saturday went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 COVID really threw a wrench in my normal workouts, which were 2-3 days of ice hockey, 5-7 days at the gym. Fortunately, I have some weights in my basement, and I bought a professional gym level elliptical right as the shit hit the fan, because I just had a feeling I wasn't going to get back to a gym for a while. That being said, after a week or two of self pity with no gym and hockey, I buckled back down into a new routine at home with cardio and weights. I've actually been able to get myself into better shape during this whole thing. I kind of took it on as a challenge to come out of quarantine in better shape than I went in. I'm also roller blading more, just to keep the skating aspect up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 I have a small gym in the basement for lifting. Until Covid I was ice skating somewhat frequently on a weekly basis. I also work on cars, so I'm at least moving and at times doing somewhat heavy work on a daily basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 yea covid screwed my spring training since outdoor parks are closed. the plus is getting into jogging, biking, and speed drills in back yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted June 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 I've actually been able to get myself into better shape during this whole thing. I kind of took it on as a challenge to come out of quarantine in better shape than I went in. Same here actually. I am far stronger then I was at the beginning and with a functional strength which is kinda fun. Didn't realized it until I easily moved a dresser all by myself recently which before I had always needed to get a friend to come help with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 i eat cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 Cycling. 2-3 nights a week after work (2ish hours, 35-45 miles), and usually a longer 60-100+ mile ride on the weekend. Maybe a second weekend ride on Sunday depending on how Saturday went. Man my gooch hurts just thinking about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Breathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Breathe. I started quarantine drinking a lot of Evan Williams and then my buddy O.T. is nice told me about benchmark. So I've made the switch to that and I really like the results I'm seeing daily. Also found rhinegist Zango lately that I like a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Started dating a girl 11 years younger than me. I've had to drink a lot more water over the past six months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Started dating a girl 11 years younger than me. I've had to drink a lot more water over the past six months. Winner. /THREAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clone Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 Roller ball!! Mouse control while sitting on my ass getting fatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 I had started some kettlebell training before lockdown that was meant to supplement my work in the gym. Now it has become the replacement for the gym. Swings and getups 5-7 days a week has helped keep my quarantine eating and drinking in check and hopefully ready for kart racing season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 Right before covid i started taking Muay Thai classes, loved it and still do. They just recently reopened the gym but i have yet to go back, my wife is still a nervous about the whole covid situation but I want to go so I'm sure i'll return in the next week or two. Other than that I purchased a kettle bell and a heavy bag for the basement and I can get a way better workout out of those two items in my basement than any gym membership. I like the challenge of putting together a workout with the least amount of gear possible. The ice rinks finally opened up again so I'll start skating again also. I think its important to choose hobby's that make you work as you get older. I love playing hockey and for the most part staying active... but I also love cheese steaks so there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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