Let's talk fitness. Yes - it matters. What are you doing to stay in shape?

[steve123]

I started small, just making sure I moved more, and over time, I built a routine I can actually stick with. Now, I’m biking almost every day, lifting weights here and there, and just trying to stay active any way I can.

Same here except not analog bikes so I went to EMTB. lately snow and mud hindering my fun. But I got in great shape for 64YO and a month ago at my peak I was on ECO mode/lowest mode most of the time. Lost 12 pounds compared to spring time this year and I can ride for hours without huge exertion.

I honestly think this helped my shooting in different ways as well.

Also the Optometrist and Dentist told me both aspects had improved from my visits a year ago.

 

[Chukar60]

I have always been very active with hunting, work, walking and keeping busy about the house and ranch we manage.
When I was in my 50’s it was not hard to stay in some form of fitness. Now in my 60’s I will warn anyone approaching this age, for some it may be earlier. Losing your fitness is easier and becoming sedentary seems tempting.
Don’t do it and if you already have, snap out of it.
If you are far enough down the tubes, just start walking or a treadmill every day and some light weights or a resistance machine of some sort. Start light and work your way up. You will be surprised how much better you feel and how improved your attitude and mood will be.
I get a lot of giggles from my buddies but the single best thing for me has been Yoga. Not hot yoga or any of the trendy stuff. You don’t need the silly clothes either. Yep, I am a redneck who does yoga every day. I started as a means to rehabilitate my balance and ended up benefitting so much that it has become part of my daily routine.
Also, eat better. Dump the junk food and if you are really serious give up eating any processed food except for an occasional treat maybe once a month.
All of this sucks but the alternative is sitting ring side watching your life deteriorate right in front of your eyes.

 

[Justaguy]

Absolutely nothing. I don’t want to live forever.

 

[Motorhead]

I have no disillusions of my own mortality .... eat well and use my body as needed.
This fall was cutting, splitting & stacking @ 3 cords of firewood among the many fall need to do activities before winters here.

Speaking of winters almost here ... I switch my beer to porters and ales & Life is good

 

[tibor]

I have always been very active with hunting, work, walking and keeping busy about the house and ranch we manage.
When I was in my 50’s it was not hard to stay in some form of fitness. Now in my 60’s I will warn anyone approaching this age, for some it may be earlier. Losing your fitness is easier and becoming sedentary seems tempting.
Don’t do it and if you already have, snap out of it.
If you are far enough down the tubes, just start walking or a treadmill every day and some light weights or a resistance machine of some sort. Start light and work your way up. You will be surprised how much better you feel and how improved your attitude and mood will be.
I get a lot of giggles from my buddies but the single best thing for me has been Yoga. Not hot yoga or any of the trendy stuff. You don’t need the silly clothes either. Yep, I am a redneck who does yoga every day. I started as a means to rehabilitate my balance and ended up benefitting so much that it has become part of my daily routine.
Also, eat better. Dump the junk food and if you are really serious give up eating any processed food except for an occasional treat maybe once a month.
All of this sucks but the alternative is sitting ring side watching your life deteriorate right in front of your eyes.

spot on thinking...

 

[Steins1979]

Staying in shape is a big deal, and I’m always working on it, too. For me, it’s all about consistency. I try to mix things up, so I’m not just stuck doing the same thing daily.