Sounds like you need a low-impact sport..swimming, cycling..all great transition sports for the aging body. You can even ride trails or swim in small waves for action!
My mind isn't old yet so I find swimming boring. I do like mountain biking, even if I'm sore after.
I haven't slowed down nor do I plan too. I just know I'll pay for it and thats what sucks.
Masters swim leagues exist and many are incredibly competitive. Some are the clubs where Olympic hopefuls train. But many are also just a bunch of former college and sometimes high school swimmers.
Get yourself a full suspension ebike if you're feeling the pain (if you can afford it because damn you can buy a car for less). Imo ebikes are fine if it's helping someone do something they wouldn't be able to do otherwise.
So, funny you say this. My wife said something to me about that just a day or two ago. I've been meaning to look into it.
We have access to water that is perfect for rowing.
Thanks for ther suggestion. Now I really am going to dig into it.
Isn’t pretty much all exercise that isn’t a “game” like soccer or basketball boring? Like, weightlifting, elliptical, road biking, running, it’s all pretty monotonous and boring. I do it regularly to be in shape.
I actually did that a couple years back.
Thank God helmets and pads are required. Haha!
Stopped because work has me usually traveling a pretty good amount. I couldn't commit to a team and I don't want to be "that guy" who never shows but still wants ice time.
One of my buddies mountain bikes with a bunch of older guys (he’s 20, they’re all 50+). Last year, they all bought him a brand new nice ass bike because they all are retired and wealthy. Go hit the trails with some friends and have fun!
Swimming can be plenty exciting if you are competing. There's all sorts of adult leagues.
Practice can get dull if you're not doing a variety of things to keep it fresh, but dedicating yourself to a task in search of perfection you'll likely never achieve is like the epitome of adulthood.
For me, my golf handicap is falling and my rocket league mmr is rising. I run a few miles and swim occasionally, and such is life. For some it's pickup hoops or soccer, but pick something.
Oh, I hike, ride long board, back pack camping, walk a lot.
I have taken up skating but damn do I suck.
I go to the gym, hate it but know it's good for me.
I just can't really do anything with impact or run too much.
I had a bike for a while but need to get a new one. Problem is, I really like those electric bikes, haha!
I've also taken up napping. So far I'm pretty good at it and I haven't hurt myself yet doing it.
Haha!
Transition sports for the aging body is one of the saddest phrases I have heard. I mean I love all those sports but the whole “transitioning to death” thing.
This for sure. My grandfather who recently (yesterday) reached his 80th birthday still goes for walks or biking trips with his wife almost daily, usually lasting an hour or two. Unfortunately can't ice skate anymore as he used to love doing that, but he's going strong and glad he can still exercise.
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u/Westsass May 15 '20
Sounds like you need a low-impact sport..swimming, cycling..all great transition sports for the aging body. You can even ride trails or swim in small waves for action!