Bob

The missus and I have taken up curling.

It is far more work and not nearly as sedate as it would appear on tele

Jerseygirl

Is that like spooning only dirtier?

Bob

petitefrancaise

I went skiing over spring break and ended up with "IT Band" injury. Had all the physio and I'm back rowing. I'd developed a few bad habits with my rowing so I've had a few sessions with a FAB coach.... 2 x olympic champion, multiple world championships and then he's coached olympians etc. TBH I feel a bit of a fraud having him but he's at my rowing club ,he's very nice and very good. So, now I'm ROCKING the rowing. Loving it just loving it.

My club has quite a few oldies ( people in their 70s) that still go out in the boats most days and compete in the regattas. They've aged brilliantly. I was perusing the net and came across this guy http://www.charleseugster.net/about-charles

He's 96!! He started rowing when he was 68 and has just gone on from there. He was rowing 6 days a week. Multiple world masters championships under his belt and now he does weights etc.
Inspiring.

scrubbedexpat091

My job is now my fitness.

Good work out 4 days a week.

Have lost 20 pounds so far and some good muscle tone in my arms

Lift around 7000 pounds a day in total on an average shift between the off load and on load.

Jerseygirl

Thinking about buying a bike...

scrubbedexpat097

Wow, I know you must have really really done some heavy thinking on this

You could have fun, you could feel good with the exercise, but .....make sure you have a comfy saddle.

Sore butt syndrome is not nice

Jerseygirl

I'm more concerned about toppling over. I've not really had much cycling experience.

Maybe I should stick to cars.

scrubbedexpat097

Or buy a trike...preferably with an engine and a very comfy queen size throne seat on the back with your man in front of you doing all the mechanical stuff.

I highly recommend it. You may not be exercising but you will have fun

Jerseygirl

Thanks for the idea...but if I'm on the road I prefer to have a lot of metal and air bags around me.

ottotheboar

If by trike you are referring to your Rocket 3 that is an awesome beast. I am always tempted to buy one

WEBlue

Yes, I've had several instances of coccyx inflammation in my life, all due to rented bicycles with uncomfortable saddles...usually too high. Now I make sure I can touch the ground firmly with both feet on any bike I ride.

But I love cycling! It's fantastic exercise.

scrubbedexpat097

Yep, and thanks.

I would say go out and buy one. We love it!

scrubbedexpat097

I have a Gel pad on my bike saddle. It helps, and yes it is good exercise. We are lucky to live in a very small town with quiet roads to ride on.

petitefrancaise

Kodokan has a great bike..... maybe she will post pics of it??