What training are you doing/have you done today? (Vol.3)

[popeyewhite]

popeyewhite said:

MC Bodge said:

Halb said:

But the more muscle you have, and the thicker your bones from stress exercise (within reason, revoery accepted of course) is better for your healthspan.

Up to a point, yes.

General physical preparedness, mobility and agility/skills are also beneficial.

The function of skeletal muscle is to allow movement of bones. As we age muscle atrophies and therefore moblity declines. Resistance training slows muscle atrophy down, allowing for a less sedentary lifestyle as we get older. There are obvious knock on beneficial effects to the cardiorespiratory system. Without healthy working muscle physical preparedness, mobility and agility would all be impossible. On the other hand Crossfit will actually shorten your life, don't try it kids!

ETA Research has also shown sarcopenia (muscle loss due to aging) is closely linked to dementia.

[Mothersruin]

didelydoo said:

250kg triple on the safety squat today- was harddd
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7nPQuRj5Gb/

Good stuff that.

[Skyedriver]

Another 4 mile jog yesterday (parkrun last Saturday and 4 miler on the Friday)
Now can't move as I pulled something in my side while getting the weekly shop in!
5 a day might be all very well but reaching over the fruit and veg counter is a "killer"...

[Halb]

Found out today I can't overhead squat just after benching, shoulders are way too tired.
It was a good bench though. SMall victories, up 20 kg from this time last year.

[mcelliott]

Good progress still being made in the gym, racing a lot on Zwift at the moment so my cardio fitness is creeping back up former levels.

Been thinking about taking up sea swimming, been reading up of it's health benefits of which there is many, my mum sea swims every single day year round and is still going strong at 86.

[gregs656]

mcelliott said:

Been thinking about taking up sea swimming, been reading up of it's health benefits of which there is many, my mum sea swims every single day year round and is still going strong at 86.

Impressive.

[popeyewhite]

gregs656 said:

Impressive genetics.

[gregs656]

popeyewhite said:

gregs656 said:

Impressive genetics.

No, it is impressive for an 86 year old - or anyone really - to make the commitment to swim every day outside in our climate. Good for her.

Totally unsurprised you decided to be a douche bag about it though.

[V8mate]

gregs656 said:

popeyewhite said:

gregs656 said:

Impressive genetics.

No, it is impressive for an 86 year old - or anyone really - to make the commitment to swim every day outside in our climate. Good for her.

Totally unsurprised you decided to be a douche bag about it though.

[mcelliott]

V8mate said:

gregs656 said:

popeyewhite said:

gregs656 said:

Impressive genetics.

No, it is impressive for an 86 year old - or anyone really - to make the commitment to swim every day outside in our climate. Good for her.

Totally unsurprised you decided to be a douche bag about it though.

Hey we're all friends here!

[TheJimi]

Speak for yourself.

ORD's a .

[mcelliott]

TheJimi said:

Speak for yourself.

ORD's a .

s are useful

[popeyewhite]

gregs656 said:

popeyewhite said:

gregs656 said:

Impressive genetics.

No, it is impressive for an 86 year old - or anyone really - to make the commitment to swim every day outside in our climate. Good for her.

Totally unsurprised you decided to be a douche bag about it though.

For suggesting genes play a role more important than commitment? Incidentally you've quoted wrong.

[popeyewhite]

mcelliott said:

TheJimi said:

Speak for yourself.

ORD's a .

s are useful

Not on a bloke.

[ORD]

TheJimi said:

Speak for yourself.

ORD's a .

Old man shouts at cloud.

[MC Bodge]

Last week I began training for a 40 mile running race. The main difference in my training will be weekly longer runs to accompany the usual intervals/tempo and easy runs.

Strength, conditioning and martial arts will continue as normal.

Edited by MC Bodge on Friday 24th January 09:29

[TheJimi]

ORD said:

TheJimi said:

Speak for yourself.

ORD's a .

Old man shouts at cloud.

[didelydoo]

Training today was st. But on the plus side i'm pretty lean

Today i'm going to experiment with a high carb day, and see what i look like tomorrow.

[Halb]

was going to slip in a wod day today, took some caffeine(and it says ephedrine) tabs and my home made pre-workout, got to gym, did my daily mobility routine (about 10 mins) and then the phone went to help with the shopping. Cue me in Tescos going through the aisles like the Ultimate Warrior...although I tend to do that anyway.

[MC Bodge]

Halb said:

was going to slip in a wod day today, took some caffeine(and it says ephedrine) tabs and my home made pre-workout, got to gym, did my daily mobility routine (about 10 mins) and then the phone went to help with the shopping. Cue me in Tescos going through the aisles like the Ultimate Warrior...although I tend to do that anyway.

In a pair of speedos, tassels on your arms and face paint?