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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2022 8:32:50 GMT
It's often said that boating as a hobby keeps you fit. I've never really agreed based largely on the size and shape of some who tell me this. But I accept any activity is better than none. Jane's gone off for a run and I'm doing my exercises and I was idly wondering if anyone else does any form of exercise to keep joints moving and muscles working ? I've often passed boats with weights in the well deck, so I guess some do. SInce being banned from running I endeavour to do a minimum of 10'000 steps a day as my main activity. I know Clinton Cool used his kayak primarily to keep fit. Rog |
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Post by kris on Aug 20, 2022 8:51:19 GMT
I suspect typing on a keyboard is the most exercise many on here get. Followed by lifting heavy glasses.😀
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Post by kris on Aug 20, 2022 8:54:37 GMT
Be careful liking my posts, Tony is watching!
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Post by patty on Aug 20, 2022 9:02:25 GMT
I walk many miles daily..
I scramble over rocks whenever I can and climb those trees that call out to be climbed
When with the grandkids I've been on scooters, scaled cargo nets and climbing frames etc
I like to think I can still keep up, that age hasn't curtailed what I like doing
No where near as fit.. I don't run.. always hated it.. don't cycle.. hate that
Love dancing and I can rock n roll, jive, cha cha, waltz etc etc
I think I'm doing OK...
I'll know I'm 'old' when I cannot get to the far end of the Worms Head
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2022 9:20:23 GMT
Somebody once told me that you don't stop doing things because you get old, you get old because you stop doing things  I think you're right patty ... no surrender ! Rog |
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Post by Jim on Aug 20, 2022 12:01:29 GMT
It's often said that boating as a hobby keeps you fit. I've never really agreed based largely on the size and shape of some who tell me this. But I accept any activity is better than none. Jane's gone off for a run and I'm doing my exercises and I was idly wondering if anyone else does any form of exercise to keep joints moving and muscles working ? I've often passed boats with weights in the well deck, so I guess some do. SInce being banned from running I endeavour to do a minimum of 10'000 steps a day as my main activity. I know Clinton Cool used his kayak primarily to keep fit. Rog They only move those weights to trim the boat, they have a cassette. |
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Post by JohnV on Aug 20, 2022 14:43:49 GMT
bugger that went totally wrong will have to re type |
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Post by JohnV on Aug 20, 2022 15:06:07 GMT
1) It's often said that boating as a hobby keeps you fit. I've never really agreed based largely on the size and shape of some who tell me this. But I accept any activity is better than none. 2) Jane's gone off for a run and I'm doing my exercises and I was idly wondering if anyone else does any form of exercise to keep joints moving and muscles working ? 3) I've often passed boats with weights in the well deck, so I guess some do. 4) SInce being banned from running I endeavour to do a minimum of 10'000 steps a day as my main activity. 5) I know Clinton Cool used his kayak primarily to keep fit. Rog This statement is a complete and total fabrication. and requires a full rebuttal.
1) It may have been true once upon a time but by the introduction of Vlockies, CRT have ensured that boaters have as little to do as possible thus increasing the chances of their prompt demise from heart attacks etc (further encouraged by having more than one price increase per year)
This will allow CRT to rid itself of the onerus task of dealing with .... that type of person and allowing them to concentrate on their core responsibilitis of conservation of wildlife, pondlife (aka maggot drowners) ducks and lycra lunatics
2) Pint glasses are specifically designed with an ergonomic shape that encourages stamina and muscle growth in the important drinking arm
3) this is because narrowboats are, like many of their owners, light in the head and heavy in the arse
4) before making such bold claims on it being excercise for excercise sake, one should deduct the number of steps to and from the pub.
5) there is always one in every group
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 20, 2022 16:01:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2022 18:29:40 GMT
It's often said that boating as a hobby keeps you fit. I've never really agreed based largely on the size and shape of some who tell me this. But I accept any activity is better than none. Jane's gone off for a run and I'm doing my exercises and I was idly wondering if anyone else does any form of exercise to keep joints moving and muscles working ? I've often passed boats with weights in the well deck, so I guess some do. SInce being banned from running I endeavour to do a minimum of 10'000 steps a day as my main activity. I know Clinton Cool used his kayak primarily to keep fit. Rog When we moved our boat from the Midlands oop North in 2000 and whenever we kept a reasonably tight schedule and I did the locks. I shed nearly two stone over just a few weeks. Combination of the aerobic excercise and walking contributed significantly, boating is great for keeping fit and the weight down. Caravanning less so. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2022 19:25:18 GMT
I'd certainly agree if you're on a mission , doing eight hours a day or more.
But I'm afraid our style of boating tends to be a couple of hours, three on a long day.
And we rather like beer and pies and cake 😊
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2022 19:45:58 GMT
I'd certainly agree if you're on a mission , doing eight hours a day or more. But I'm afraid our style of boating tends to be a couple of hours, three on a long day. And we rather like beer and pies and cake 😊 Rog I have lost nearly two stone since the spring by just cutting down on the carbs, fat and calories. Ive upped my uptake of fresh fruit and veg. Im not really exercising more than I used to just walking the dog as normal. But I really needed to lose the Lbs. though. |
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 20, 2022 19:47:50 GMT
I'd certainly agree if you're on a mission , doing eight hours a day or more. But I'm afraid our style of boating tends to be a couple of hours, three on a long day. And we rather like beer and pies and cake 😊 Rog I have lost nearly two stone since the spring by just cutting down on the carbs, fat and calories. Ive upped my uptake of fresh fruit and veg. Im not really exercising more than I used to just walking the dog as normal. But I really needed to lose the Lbs. though. I imagine all that hoovering and washing up that Jan tells you to do must burn off the calories too. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2022 19:49:15 GMT
I have lost nearly two stone since the spring by just cutting down on the carbs, fat and calories. Ive upped my uptake of fresh fruit and veg. Im not really exercising more than I used to just walking the dog as normal. But I really needed to lose the Lbs. though. I imagine all that hoovering and washing up that Jan tells you to do must burn off the calories too. Yes of course that helps. Washing up is so last year though....... |
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Post by metanoia on Aug 20, 2022 19:54:10 GMT
I have lost nearly two stone since the spring by just cutting down on the carbs, fat and calories. Ive upped my uptake of fresh fruit and veg. Im not really exercising more than I used to just walking the dog as normal. But I really needed to lose the Lbs. though. I imagine all that hoovering and washing up that Jan tells you to do must burn off the calories too. Must be Jan's new bingo night ... |
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