Find a sport to play for fun and fitness
What I am going to suggest here is that you find a sport to play. It’s never too late to start a new sport, or go back to an old one (as long as it’s not softball or bowling, please! Not a sport, fun to pound a few beers with the boys though). I started playing
tennis at 41. I can honestly say it’s the greatest thing I
ever did. I love it and I get a great workout every time I play. My hope for all of you is that you can find your “tennis” that motivates you to exercise and compete on a regular basis. To steal a quote from Robert Plant –
the greatest rock-n-roll singer ever – for the greatest rock-n-roll band ever – the mighty Led Zeppelin – sung in Stairway to Heaven “yes there are two paths you can go by but in the long run, there’s still time to change the road your on”. How do I know this is your time? You’re reading this, that’s how. Another line from that great song on the live version is “does anybody remember laughter?” Find a sport that makes you laugh like a kid again. That reminds you of hitting a baseball that hits a branch (I grew up on a farm) and everybody yells “do-over”. You’ve GOT2ManUP!! Get off the couch. In fact, do me a favor and write down all the negative thoughts your mind is telling you not to find a sport like “I’m too old” “I’ll never be as good as I was” “I don’t have time” whatever else you think. When you’re done, tear it into tiny bits and throw it in the trash because that’s where all of those thoughts belong. You can do it, I want to help. If you’re really out of shape, follow the diet and exercise programs on this website for a month before you find a sport so you don’t go out and injure yourself. During that time think of what you might want to start, tennis (he, he, of course I will list that first) touch football, swimming, running, bicycling, two man volleyball, surfing, body boarding, mountain biking, cross country skiing, marathon running, triathlons, whatever. Get out and give something a try. Meantime, I am going to give you some Cardio ideas I have done/still do: (Please consult with a doctor before doing Cardio or picking up a new sport)
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