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Ultramaroon · 02-23-2020, 09:16 PM

Rode my bike everywhere. I did a fifty mile loop at least three times a week. Also a lot of long-distance swimming, a couple miles at a time. Was always fun to jump into a big ass lake and swim across it.

I wouldn't try that now.

humfrz · 02-24-2020, 12:26 AM

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That Jeep today.

Yep, about the same shape as I'm in today -

humfrz

weederr33 · 02-24-2020, 12:36 AM

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Well, now, back in the old Army, PT was conducted while the soldiers were in their combat uniform (fatigues) minus the gear and helmet.

None of the reflective gear they wear today. Hell, if some driver can't see 181 swinging d _ _ ks running down the road he deserves to be beat to death by 180 trained killers!

As far as me being late, that wasn't possible, because it didn't start till I got there -

humfrz
CPT INF Commanding

Ohhh do tell about this! I have fond memories doing plenty of PT in fatigues. Those were the worst days. Also the fancy digital camo that came out in the mid 2000's made us stick out so badly in the NC forest, we didn't need reflective tape

humfrz · 02-24-2020, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Rode my bike everywhere. I did a fifty mile loop at least three times a week. Also a lot of long-distance swimming, a couple miles at a time. Was always fun to jump into a big ass lake and swim across it.

I wouldn't try that now.

Hell, you can still do it - just find a smaller lake -

humfrz

humfrz · 02-24-2020, 12:46 AM

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Bloody grunts.......

To all the US service men and women, thankyou for your service.

That was very thoughtful of you -

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 02-24-2020, 01:38 AM

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Hell, you can still do it - just find a smaller lake -

lol

korhun · 02-24-2020, 04:00 AM

I've watched a documentary, many years ago. They made an experiment on a young man and old man. Both were not fit at first. They applied the same program and measured the muscle weight increase, and some other things that I don't remember. In the verdict, they said, there is no significant difference between young and old. You can always get fit, if you exercise!

So, I'm waiting to be 80 years old to start to do some sports thing.

Wait, I'm driving a sports car. Does that not count?

86MLR · 02-24-2020, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by korhun

I've watched a documentary, many years ago. They made an experiment on a young man and old man. Both were not fit at first. They applied the same program and measured the muscle weight increase, and some other things that I don't remember. In the verdict, they said, there is no significant difference between young and old. You can always get fit, if you exercise!

So, I'm waiting to be 80 years old to start to do some sports thing.

Wait, I'm driving a sports car. Does that not count?

As long as it's manual....

korhun · 02-24-2020, 04:07 AM

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As long as it's manual....

damn..

humfrz · 02-24-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by korhun

I've watched a documentary, many years ago. They made an experiment on a young man and old man. Both were not fit at first. They applied the same program and measured the muscle weight increase, and some other things that I don't remember. In the verdict, they said, there is no significant difference between young and old. You can always get fit, if you exercise!

So, I'm waiting to be 80 years old to start to do some sports thing.

Wait, I'm driving a sports car. Does that not count?

Of course that counts! Flexing getting in and out, left leg working the clutch, right arm working the shifter......

humfrz

Tcoat · 02-24-2020, 11:14 AM

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damn..

Well it does have paddle shifters so you can get some exercise.

HaXx · 05-09-2020, 08:26 AM

ironic, this "how to stay fit with minimal equipment" thread turned out to be how every one is having to exercise during the covid quarantine.

p1l0t · 05-09-2020, 10:45 AM

Push-ups... LOTS of push-ups..

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Atmo · 05-09-2020, 02:01 PM

As a young horndog in the Air Force assigned to NATO, getting extra pay for hazardous duty and living off base when the USD was worth twice it's current value, I spent free time living large and visiting American friendly countries. Exercise was an afterthought.

I might be in better shape today, decades later, than military days. My 6X weekly routine is 90 min cardio on an elliptical or stationary bike, light free weights and calisthenics (burpees are badass).

On the 7th day of the week either a half-century ride on my road bike, or 30-mile MTB XC ride, or day hike in the mountains half the year with cross-country skiing in the snow months.

My PC doc says I'm either in the top 5% for my age group or denial, he doesn't know which.

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korhun Database error Join Date: Jun 2019 Drives: BRZ Location: Turkey Posts: 806 Thanks: 4,712 Thanked 1,657 Times in 614 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've watched a documentary, many years ago. They made an experiment on a young man and old man. Both were not fit at first. They applied the same program and measured the muscle weight increase, and some other things that I don't remember. In the verdict, they said, there is no significant difference between young and old. You can always get fit, if you exercise! So, I'm waiting to be 80 years old to start to do some sports thing. Wait, I'm driving a sports car. Does that not count?

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Atmo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Drives: TBA Location: FL350 Posts: 943 Thanks: 814 Thanked 1,123 Times in 586 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As a young horndog in the Air Force assigned to NATO, getting extra pay for hazardous duty and living off base when the USD was worth twice it's current value, I spent free time living large and visiting American friendly countries. Exercise was an afterthought. I might be in better shape today, decades later, than military days. My 6X weekly routine is 90 min cardio on an elliptical or stationary bike, light free weights and calisthenics (burpees are badass). On the 7th day of the week either a half-century ride on my road bike, or 30-mile MTB XC ride, or day hike in the mountains half the year with cross-country skiing in the snow months. My PC doc says I'm either in the top 5% for my age group or denial, he doesn't know which.

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