Fitness and prepardness.. but im tired today

[Magnus]

Uggghhhh. This is my 2nd week of getting back into working out. I was short of breath while eating a sandwich. Starting out painfully with pull ups and running. Maybe I’ll throw in a sit-up. @Celt dont over do it! No point in hurting yourself.

 

[Celt]

I've been really focusing on pullups and chin ups lately. I spent a few weeks seeing how long it would take me to do 40 of each after doing 100 perfect form pushups for time. I've switched to sets now, 45 second rest between. I can usually do 12-14 on my first set. Today I did 10, 10, 8, 6. I was hoping to get three sets of 10 before dropping down (since I didn't push it on the first set).

I love pull ups, at my best i could do 30 full extension, no swing.

 

[Celt]

Uggghhhh. This is my 2nd week of getting back into working out. I was short of breath while eating a sandwich. Starting out painfully with pull ups and running. Maybe I’ll throw in a sit-up. @Celt dont over do it! No point in hurting yourself.

Thats also been my issue, i pushed too hard for too long and get an overuse injury. Ive been getting smarter, but I have a lot of scar tissue in my joints that lead me to getting injuries again. I'm really hoping that my next doctor visit will help clear up this last issue and then I can get on a good streak again.

 

[Magnus]

Thats also been my issue, i pushed too hard for too long and get an overuse injury. Ive been getting smarter, but I have a lot of scar tissue in my joints that lead me to getting injuries again. I'm really hoping that my next doctor visit will help clear up this last issue and then I can get on a good streak again.

Getting old sucks. Hope it goes well.

 

[Airborneguy]

I love pull ups, at my best i could do 30 full extension, no swing.

That's a lot. Even in Airborne school where I had to do pullups just to get into the chow hall (...and was only 19 years old), my best was around 20.

I think now I can get to 20 or slightly more but I don't see myself ever doing 30!

 

[Celt]

That's a lot. Even in Airborne school where I had to do pullups just to get into the chow hall (...and was only 19 years old), my best was around 20.

I think now I can get to 20 or slightly more but I don't see myself ever doing 30!

I was 27,weighed 205 at about 9%bf. Best shape of my life. I havent been able to do any the past year due to the shoulder, but im hoping soon ill be ready to go.

 

[Celt]

Getting old sucks. Hope it goes well.

Your not kidding man.. ive actually debated higher a trainer to help me program a new routine around my old injuries/limitations, but i dont know how to find a good one for older guys.

 

[tirwin1]

During the summer I swim laps for 40 minutes three times a week. Then I do 5-10 minutes of just breaststrokes. It really helps the shoulders and arms. My knees are too shot to run. Swimming is great for endurance and flexibility. Unfortunately the pool gets closed next week so it's back to walking 3x a week with a little bit of weight lifting and 8-15 minutes punching a heavy bag. My goals are more endurance with a little bit of muscle build. I resolved years ago not to be the guy that falls asleep in the afternoon just sitting down. So far so good. It sucks getting old.

 

[holdover]

Ive been hitting the weights for the last few weeks , Started dieting, lost ten pounds so far, Joined a boxing club. but its been kicking my ass. I aint the man I was . Half of me wants to quit the club because its a commitment. Maybe switch to Tai chi LOL. kiddin.

 

[holdover]

I love pull ups, at my best i could do 30 full extension, no swing.

my best was 16 non stop

120 push ups non stop

6.5 minute mile

last week I did 50 push ups nonstop , maybe a 10 minute mile lol

 

[Celt]

my best was 16 non stop

120 push ups non stop

6.5 minute mile

last week I did 50 push ups nonstop , maybe a 10 minute mile lol

50 pushups is good man, how old are you again?

 

[holdover]

54, but I don't look it ....or act it.

I got to work on my wind ,Boxing is kicking my ass, and I didn't even jump in the ring yet.

I wanted to fight in the golden gloves by spring in the 40+ division

 

[Uzi]

There are actual push ups, then there are military "push ups"... Just sayin'.

 

[masterswimmer]

Getting old sucks. Hope it goes well.

Your not kidding man..

Sorry guys, you've got it all wrong. NOT getting old sucks. That's why I work out like I do.

Better to look down at the grass than up at the grass.

 

[holdover]

There are actual push ups, then there are military "push ups"... Just sayin'.

50 good ones ,trust me. No cheaters.

 

[JaguarJaguarGolf]

Had my right knee replacement revised (replaced the lower part which had become loose) September 17th. My soon to be former spouse moved to North Carolina near the end of June. I have become quite friendly with a young woman from the puppy park. After surgery she cooked, cleaned, took me to PT and massaged my leg every day. We're spending Christmas together.
Since mid October I've been swimming again. At least 4 times a week for an hour, 1/2 with webbed gloves and fins. Felt so good the other day I told my eldest daughter I felt like a predator when I started swimming with the gloves and fins. The days I don't swim I do my Total Gym, lift some light weights at home and walk the dog for at least 2 miles on flat ground. No hunting or hiking for the next few months. Surgeon told me to only swim the crawl no frog kicking breststroke, that kick torques the knee too much. I've dropped about 25 lbs. since working out again, 3 belt notches. I feel strong and fit.

 

[masterswimmer]

Had my right knee replacement revised (replaced the lower part which had become loose) September 17th. My soon to be former spouse moved to North Carolina near the end of June. I have become quite friendly with a young woman from the puppy park. After surgery she cooked, cleaned, took me to PT and massaged my leg every day. We're spending Christmas together.
Since mid October I've been swimming again. At least 4 times a week for an hour, 1/2 with webbed gloves and fins. Felt so good the other day I told my eldest daughter I felt like a predator when I started swimming with the gloves and fins. The days I don't swim I do my Total Gym, lift some light weights at home and walk the dog for at least 2 miles on flat ground. No hunting or hiking for the next few months. Surgeon told me to only swim the crawl no frog kicking breststroke, that kick torques the knee too much. I've dropped about 25 lbs. since working out again, 3 belt notches. I feel strong and fit.

Awesome JJG. Right in my wheelhouse.

What distance are you covering in that 1 hr. swim? I can't use the webbed gloves or paddles. They put too much pressure on my shoulder, rotator cuff, and bursa sac.

Good luck on the recovery. Swimming is the single best exercise for rehab.

 

[JaguarJaguarGolf]

Awesome JJG. Right in my wheelhouse.

What distance are you covering in that 1 hr. swim? I can't use the webbed gloves or paddles. They put too much pressure on my shoulder, rotator cuff, and bursa sac.

Good luck on the recovery. Swimming is the single best exercise for rehab.

Thanks, yes I have been lucky.
I haven't been tracking distance. I've always swam for a time period, that way I let my mind wander, dream, or sometimes concentrate on my stroke or breathing.
I don't swim with a stop watch, but I think I'm doing a hundred yards (4 laps) in around 3 minutes? it often seems like less , so 60/3 =20 x 100 =2000 yards?
I'm tempted to get into a master's swim program and maybe look for one of the longer lake races for this summer. I used to swim the "ocean mile" in Riis Park every year when I was younger, I was slow, but I was never last.

My brother turned me onto the webbed gloves when I was a teenager. My passion is body surfing decent size, not bigger than 8 ft. waves, with webbed gloves and fins. The biggest I've body surfed is 15 foot and that was dangerous.
I used to swim in the surf for 8 hours straight.

 

[Automan21]

Ive been hitting the gym lately 5x a week for the past 3 months. Im up to benching 220 and its got me amped. I wanted to try to hit 250 before new years but still happy with my progress. I would usually hit the gym at 2am when I can but if not I'd go after work at like 4pm. Yeah some days it feels like you don't wanna go or discouraged but you have to stick with it.
10 minute mile here too.

 

[masterswimmer]

Not bad for a 60 y/o

 

[Doc8404]

Any meds? Diastolic is low. Not too low but low!

Congrats.

Does your pecker still work?

That’s the real test.

 

[Celt]

Been a while since i updated here myself.

Work got so crazy, and I came down with bronchitis in mid November so I didnt do anything for 2 months.

Been back at it since since mid jan. I can only do legs, and back work. My left shoulder has some bad impingement pain so no pressing (chest and shoulders). Im doing some shoulder rehab work along with stretching so i just have to be patient. My weight is around 218 currently. Im getting 3 -4 days a week in. I always start with 15min on the treadmill, then a 15-20 min stretch and warm up routine. Takes 35 min for all that, then usually about 45min for my working sets.

 

[masterswimmer]

Any meds? Diastolic is low. Not too low but low!

Congrats.

Does your pecker still work?

That’s the real test.

Any meds? Lmao Yeah, plenty.

Pecker keeps me happy. At least that's a plus.

Swimming is key to my fitness.

 

[Airborneguy]

My workouts have been kicking my ass lately. Just finished a cardio, biceps/triceps supersetting and core session.

 

[Robin]

I switched to pounders, my left arm is massive!
Robin

 

[alistair]

I'm going to try one of these events. Anyone interested in joining me?

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[Doc8404]

My workout was putting four tires in my car and hers so PepBoys could swap them out today.

Replenishing the stores with a beer and wood fired pizza for my 45 years on this earth.

 

[Celt]

Still getting after it. Body weight is up to 224 right now. Although my body fat levels have stayed about the same. I can't really do anything heavy with overhead pressing or bench pressing because my shoulder is bothering me pretty good. But my back and leg workouts are literally about 95% and I have no pain.

 

[Doc8404]

Is there a mouth in there?

Tore my right medial meniscus.

Sucks.

 

[Celt]

Is there a mouth in there?

Tore my right medial meniscus.

Sucks.

That sucks bro.. getting old is hard. When are you going for surgery?