Libre
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A bit of life history:
Up through my 30's, I was always very active and athletic. Though I shunned organized sports such as baseball and basketball, I had lots of vigor and agility, and could usually leave my peers in the dust in any kind of race. I could beat much bigger boys in arm wrestling or leg wrestling, and most strength related activities.
Then, in my early - mid 30's, unhappily married, the lethargy set in. A gut developed. I lost my vigor. I smoked heavily.
In my late 30's I was single once again. I began exercising. I became an avid bicyclist, and worked out with free weights 4 times a week. I recaptured the athletisizm of my youth. This continued to my early-mid 40's.
Then I got bored or tired - maybe both. I stopped the work outs. I no longer bicycled. I ate junk. My blood pressure and cholesterol soared, and I gained weight. My mantra became a quote that I had heard once, attributed to Winston Churchill:
Whenever I feel the urge to exercise, I lay down untill it passes.
Now, at 55 (and happily married this time, I might add), I recently joined a gym. I work out 3 times a week.
My wife works out almost every day, and she is delighted at this change in me.
I want to report the the benefits of this can be felt immediately. I started to feel much better after only 2 or 3 workouts.
Yes, it's hard. Yes, it hurts. Yes, it takes drive and energy, and frankly it's far easier to lay down. Screw that. I'll be laying down a long time once I'm dead.
I'm working with a trainer right now. We're doing strength and cardio exercises. My strength and vigor are nowhere near what they once were, but they increase daily. I can't wait for my next session - Monday morning, 9am sharp!
How about you? Do you exercise or do you excersise your right to avoid it?
What are you working on? What exercises do you like? Do you work out in a gym or at home? Or, are you mired in a morass of inactivity and overeating? Do you need some encouragement? What's your story?
Up through my 30's, I was always very active and athletic. Though I shunned organized sports such as baseball and basketball, I had lots of vigor and agility, and could usually leave my peers in the dust in any kind of race. I could beat much bigger boys in arm wrestling or leg wrestling, and most strength related activities.
Then, in my early - mid 30's, unhappily married, the lethargy set in. A gut developed. I lost my vigor. I smoked heavily.
In my late 30's I was single once again. I began exercising. I became an avid bicyclist, and worked out with free weights 4 times a week. I recaptured the athletisizm of my youth. This continued to my early-mid 40's.
Then I got bored or tired - maybe both. I stopped the work outs. I no longer bicycled. I ate junk. My blood pressure and cholesterol soared, and I gained weight. My mantra became a quote that I had heard once, attributed to Winston Churchill:
Whenever I feel the urge to exercise, I lay down untill it passes.
Now, at 55 (and happily married this time, I might add), I recently joined a gym. I work out 3 times a week.
My wife works out almost every day, and she is delighted at this change in me.
I want to report the the benefits of this can be felt immediately. I started to feel much better after only 2 or 3 workouts.
Yes, it's hard. Yes, it hurts. Yes, it takes drive and energy, and frankly it's far easier to lay down. Screw that. I'll be laying down a long time once I'm dead.
I'm working with a trainer right now. We're doing strength and cardio exercises. My strength and vigor are nowhere near what they once were, but they increase daily. I can't wait for my next session - Monday morning, 9am sharp!
How about you? Do you exercise or do you excersise your right to avoid it?
What are you working on? What exercises do you like? Do you work out in a gym or at home? Or, are you mired in a morass of inactivity and overeating? Do you need some encouragement? What's your story?
