so it's that time of year again.
While exercising in the cellar gym, I got a sudden case of OCD and felt the need to clean up the equipment.
I'm pleased to say after a little elbow grease and dusting, and even after many years of ownership, the equipment still shows almost no signs of wear, almost brand new in fact.
I'm assuming that this was becuase I purchased great equipment in the beginning.














that's my story and I'm sticking to it

 

[QUOTE=boltonblue,Jan 3 2011, 11:27 AM]
after many years of ownership, the equipment still shows almost no signs of wear, almost brand new in fact.
I'm assuming that this was because I purchased great equipment in the beginning.

 

I always get more exercise moving the stuff around than actually using it.

 

well fat boy needs to start using it again.

The toughest part is usually getting started.
The good part of being off this week was that was exactly what I did.
A few light daily workouts on the bike and the last two days I pushed into the aerobic range.
also started with a few light weights on the upper torso yesterday.
I'm trying to ease into instead of doing to much and having to stop to heal.
I want to be ready for golf and biking come spring.

 

I get all of the exercise I need by jumping to conclusions and flying of the handle regularly.

 

LOVE IT!!! I do a lot of the same. However, for several months now I have been walking early each morning and try to get in at least 2 to 2-1/2 miles on the trails near my house. It is very difficult to make myself get out there, but I'm so happy that I no longer need to use a cane to walk that I tell myself how fortunate I am that I'm not riding in a scooter chair. I have not been able to use even light weights due to the back sitch, nor have I been able to do any exercise to work those pesky abs that are currently sitting out in front of me. I am glad that I can at least do the walking. I have succeeded in wearing out a nice little pair of walking shoes that I'll soon be replacing. I'm very pleased to report they have holes in the bottom from excessive wear. WOOOOOHOOOO.

 

Good for you Val!!

 

My intension in doing some shoulder upgrades in 2010 was to be able to work out on the upper body machines and weights again. I hope to get there soon. Until then I'ma just join in ^^^ with you guys jumping to conclusions, flying off the handle, and sawing logs.

 

Must be that time of the year again. I am an avid cyclist so I try to stick to a training regimen both indoors and outdoors all year. I ride a trainer indoors during the winter and do strength training. If the temps go up over 40 I ride outdoors ocassionally. In good weather I ride outdoors all of the time and do stand up paddleboarding for core strength. The goal is to set up a program and stick to it. Start off slow and measure your progress (weight loss, reduce body fat, aerobic endurance, etc) I would recommend a combination of aerobic and strength training. It can be anything that gets the heart rate up and there is always gym equipment for sale cheap. I have a set up in the basement with minimal equipmment. My weight stays down, my BMI is under 20% and I dont kill myself. The other advantage is medical independence. My blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc are excellent so I dont have to take any meds. I am not a fitness nut by any means but a sensible diet and exercise are the key here. The cost is minimal but the gains are rewarding.

 

It certainly takes a lot less work to stay in shape than to get back into shape.
I tend to get very involved in work and put in lots of hours for months on end.
This means no time for exercise.
Throw in travel and only being able to eat at restaurants and all of a sudden I'm getting on the scales and wondering where that 30 pounds came from.