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snowmutt And now, I officially feel lazy....
I worked out fairly well for most of my life. Inexcusable skinny, weight and muscle just avoided me something fierce. But, I have let myself go in the last couple years. I bought a bench and some dumb bells, a bike, and some shoes and have come to a horrifying conclusion:
This stuff is A LOT harder at 43 then what it was just 5 - 6 years ago. What a drag.
I am all shades of impressed with what ya'll do. It is motivating. I am doing my humble best (which right now is meager but painful) and will try to catch up to everyone. If you show-offs will freaking slow down some!!!
Very interested in taking up boxing as an exercise at some point. Never in the ring, mind you, just to train. Love that sport.
@immortalwarrior, post #13 ..... remind me to never, EVER make you mad at me.....
lol don't worry. Once you get past the Harley, long hair and cowboy boots I'm actually a really calm and nice guy. Needless to say, my appearance is usually enough to deter confrontations. Haven't been in a real fight since high school. :D
In regards to your age comment. My Sigung is 56 or 57 and keeps up with us in boxing fitness no problem, often he can out last us in cardio as well. At 26 I still feel the difference compared to when I was 16.
But we've had some older folk come to our club to train and in a few short months that stamina and confidence comes back. You just can't overdo yourself when you start up. Some of the 50+ members have really gotten that stamina, flexibility and power back in just 6 months time. You just gotta take it slow, it only comes back with time.