Getting old

Kaos · « **on:** January 10, 2018, 05:44:25 PM »

Man getting old sucks.

Random unexplained pains. Food that no longer sits well. Medicine for this and this and that.

Since September I have:

Sprained my ankle working out.
Developed a heel problem in my left foot.
Screwed my right elbow up lifting Halloween decor boxes.
Hurt my shoulder by favoring the elbow while struggling with Christmas decor boxes.
Strained my right knee. It stays slightly swollen and I have to do stretching just to walk.

I need to exercise. I need to work out. But itâ€™s three days on and two weeks off while I try to heal.

chinook · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2018, 06:00:23 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on January 10, 2018, 05:44:25 PM

Man getting old sucks.

Random unexplained pains. Food that no longer sits well. Medicine for this and this and that.

Since September I have:

Sprained my ankle working out.
Developed a heel problem in my left foot.
Screwed my right elbow up lifting Halloween decor boxes.
Hurt my shoulder by favoring the elbow while struggling with Christmas decor boxes.
Strained my right knee. It stays slightly swollen and I have to do stretching just to walk.

I need to exercise. I need to work out. But itâ€™s three days on and two weeks off while I try to heal.

Yoga.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2018, 07:00:44 PM »

What about the crankiness?

Are you only listing ailments and issues that didnâ€™t exist before you got so old?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2018, 10:24:43 PM »

The biggest problem with new aches and pains is they stay with you in some form or other from this point on. When you're 25-35, you rub some dirt on it, stretch a little and get back in the game. Now if you get hurt doing something, you just say, "Well, never doing that again. Ever." And then live with that shoulder pain until you croak.

Kaos · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2018, 10:59:32 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on January 10, 2018, 10:24:43 PM

The biggest problem with new aches and pains is they stay with you in some form or other from this point on. When you're 25-35, you rub some dirt on it, stretch a little and get back in the game. Now if you get hurt doing something, you just say, "Well, never doing that again. Ever." And then live with that shoulder pain until you croak.

Yep. It's like this knee deal. Apparently it's just gonna hurt at some level from now on. Most days it's tolerable. Some less so. When I play golf, I'll limp for a day or two afterward.

chinook · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2018, 11:16:12 PM »

Iâ€™m telling you both...Yoga. It builds core, keeps everything stretchy and keeps the mind strong.

CCTAU · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2018, 12:24:36 AM »

Quote from: chinook on January 10, 2018, 11:16:12 PM

Iâ€™m telling you both...Yoga. It builds core, keeps everything stretchy and keeps the mind strong.

Nobody wants to see us in those pants!

Saniflush · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2018, 07:08:45 AM »

Quote from: chinook on January 10, 2018, 06:00:23 PM

Yoga.

Hippie

jmar · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2018, 07:54:06 AM »

Old folks need three litres of water each day. Joint's get starved for the stuff as we age.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2018, 08:11:19 AM »

Quote from: chinook on January 10, 2018, 11:16:12 PM

Iâ€™m telling you both...Yoga. It builds core, keeps everything stretchy and keeps the mind strong.

He's right. If you're too old or self-conscious for yoga, try tai chi.

GH2001 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2018, 08:18:59 AM »

Quote from: chinook on January 10, 2018, 11:16:12 PM

Iâ€™m telling you both...Yoga. It builds core, keeps everything stretchy and keeps the mind strong.

I think Pilates would benefit him more from what he's saying. It actually had origins in rehabilitation and the physical side of the house. I know yoga has some physical to it but it's true purpose is supposed to be that spiritual/quality of life/mind-body connection aspect. Sounds like K needs more the physical rehab side of things. I don't think MT would hurt either. Just my .02.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2018, 08:51:07 AM »

I do 1, 2, way backs every day. Sometimes, as many as 10.

2 sets of jumping jacks on fridays. Depending on time, may do soup can curls or hip thrusts to end the week.

I mix some yoga in, however, I donâ€™t wear yoga pants. Actually, I donâ€™t even wear any pants. Keep it free.

But I donâ€™t recommend this, if you are in an exercise class. Like I was.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #12 on:** January 11, 2018, 08:53:40 AM »

I hired Impact Johnson as a personal trainer.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2018, 09:30:55 AM »

What in the Wide World of Sports is a-goin' on here? I hired you people to get a bit of track laid, not to jump around like a bunch of Kansas City faggots!

GH2001 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 11, 2018, 09:33:51 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on January 11, 2018, 08:53:40 AM

I hired Impact Johnson as a personal trainer.

We all know you still watch your old Richard simmons VHS tapes.

Snags bought them off one of those time life commercials in 1990. 28 years later he's still "sweating to the oldies".

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2018, 09:57:49 AM »

I didn't want to brag on Snags for losing all that weight from the first time that I ever saw him.

My God that man was fat. So, really, the fatter that you are, it's easier. At least, it seems that way on the biggest loser.

But I've never asked Snags how he lost it. Now we know. Titty pushes. And I can envision him snapping off 500,000 of these.

chinook · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2018, 10:21:47 AM »

Quote from: GH2001 on January 11, 2018, 08:18:59 AM

I think Pilates would benefit him more from what he's saying. It actually had origins in rehabilitation and the physical side of the house. I know yoga has some physical to it but it's true purpose is supposed to be that spiritual/quality of life/mind-body connection aspect. Sounds like K needs more the physical rehab side of things. I don't think MT would hurt either. Just my .02.

perhaps.

i'd take my chances on practices dating back to 6th century over something from the 20th century.

"some" physical ...hmmm, not sure about the type you are referring too.

GH2001 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2018, 10:42:40 AM »

Quote from: chinook on January 11, 2018, 10:21:47 AM

perhaps.

i'd take my chances on practices dating back to 6th century over something from the 20th century.

"some" physical ...hmmm, not sure about the type you are referring too.

Just sayin I think from what I see him posting, he may need something more along the lines of physical/message therapy than the total holistic approach.

Def not knocking teh PNW yogas. In India yoga is just as much for the spiritual/mind part as it is the physical aspect since it's a pillar of Hinduism. That's all I meant.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2018, 11:06:39 AM »

I'm sure Snaggs will agree with me here. The only answer is weight training. Lots and lots of weight.
Also, don't use any braces or belts...those just slow down your progress. Just lift heavy, bro.

Kaos · « **Reply #19 on:** January 11, 2018, 11:09:40 AM »

As long as I keep my current mindset -- I can do anything now that I could do at 25 -- nothing is going to help. Runs in the family. Dad is 78. Decided over the holidays that he was going to clean up his yard. Chainsaw to a few trees, axe to the stumps, pole trimmers, etc. etc. etc. I think he hurt everything he has. Doesn't understand why he can't just get up and do that kind of thing any more.