What's your experience of being 'really fit'

[okgo]

Of course and that’s why it’s likely brilliant for most people as something to get into - it literally is ALL round fitness. But my hunch is very few/none would be world class in any one discipline. Triathletes possibly similar - though harder to tell as you get so many ex pro’s from one sport becoming triathletes vs the other way round all that often.

[MC Bodge]

Hoofy said:

Yes, at 52, my primary goal is to not live my latter years struggling to get up from the ground or open a jar without assistance. Having witnessed family members struggle with that in their 70s and 80s, as well as having worked in a care home, I know what happens when you just don't push your body - it happily complies.

I agree with this. Being fit and healthy feels great -possibly even better than constantly chomping snacks, takeaways and watching Love Island!

Given the terrible condition of many in their 30s onwards, a lot of people are going to be struggling well before their 70s.

[didelydoo]

okgo said:

Of course and that’s why it’s likely brilliant for most people as something to get into - it literally is ALL round fitness. But my hunch is very few/none would be world class in any one discipline. Triathletes possibly similar - though harder to tell as you get so many ex pro’s from one sport becoming triathletes vs the other way round all that often.

I think you underestimate the top guys nowadays, their performance levels are insane - I think most would excel if they focused on one given thing. But that’s not what they need to do.

[MC Bodge]

okgo said:

Of course and that’s why it’s likely brilliant for most people as something to get into - it literally is ALL round fitness. But my hunch is very few/none would be world class in any one discipline. Triathletes possibly similar - though harder to tell as you get so many ex pro’s from one sport becoming triathletes vs the other way round all that often.

They are world class at what they do/train for.

Daley Thompson wasn't a world class 1500m runner.

[Ken_Code]

MC Bodge said:

They are world class at what they do/train for.

Daley Thompson wasn't a world class 1500m runner.

You take that back!

[didelydoo]

MC Bodge said:

They are world class at what they do/train for.

Daley Thompson wasn't a world class 1500m runner.

Exactly- no one is going to be world class at everything at the same time- it’s not possible. So you look for the most balanced athlete. Those that tick all the boxes - strong, fit, have endurance, mobility, explosive power, high work capacity.