Fitness and prepardness.. but im tired today

[speedkills27]

Sounds like the old bones club in here I have an on again off again relationship with lifting. I get into it for awhile but something Always seems to derail the momentum. I prefer more functional strength activities like sports. Basketball, flag football, roller hockey... Im just under a year into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and am hooked! I roll 3-4 times a week now and am basically held together with my white belt, aspirin, and caffeine. BJJ has helped my strength, endurance, and flexibility, and its a tight nit community of people. Kinda pissed i waited as long as I did to join a gym.

 

[Celt]

Sounds like the old bones club in here I have an on again off again relationship with lifting. I get into it for awhile but something Always seems to derail the momentum. I prefer more functional strength activities like sports. Basketball, flag football, roller hockey... Im just under a year into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and am hooked! I roll 3-4 times a week now and am basically held together with my white belt, aspirin, and caffeine. BJJ has helped my strength, endurance, and flexibility, and its a tight nit community of people. Kinda pissed i waited as long as I did to join a gym.

Ive been kicking around the idea of bjj. Its hard to commit for me due to work and my kids sports as it doesnt leave me much free time. Id be lucky to go 1x per week. My other concern is im 48 and have several joint injuries that always sneak up in me, ive been watching alot of vids on yt though and I do plan to do a trial class with a local gym.

 

[speedkills27]

Ive been kicking around the idea of bjj. Its hard to commit for me due to work and my kids sports as it doesnt leave me much free time. Id be lucky to go 1x per week. My other concern is im 48 and have several joint injuries that always sneak up in me, ive been watching alot of vids on yt though and I dobplan to do a trial class with a local gym.

that's awesome! never too late to start. In my opinion, once a week isn't enough to really grasp and practice the concepts and movements but don't let your age bother you. There's more than a few guys older than you in my gym.

 

[Robin]

May seem like a stupid reason, no... It is a stupid reason, but, I just got a new tat on the front of my leg and I have one picked out for the other leg and the scars from knee replacement will screw with my ideas.

Hmmmmm, My first instinct is to incorporate the scar within the design, which fits with an annex to my basic philosophy, 'If you can't rope it out, rope it in!'. Guess I'd have to see the design, and scar.
Robin

 

[Celt]

that's awesome! never too late to start. In my opinion, once a week isn't enough to really grasp and practice the concepts and movements but don't let your age bother you. There's more than a few guys older than you in my gym.

Yeah. 1x per week is not consistent enough imo. I think with a regular stretching program most of my joint troubles wouldnt be much of an issue, and for 48 i consider myself to be in pretty darn good shape. Im solid, although no more 6 pack like i had for over 25 years, but still wear 36 pants.

My cardio could be better, but its not bad either. Up until i tweaked my knee i was doing 30min 3x per week on the treadmill with a 30lb pack at a pace to make me breathe hard and sweat but still walking.

 

[speedkills27]

Yeah. 1x per week is not consistent enough imo. I think with a regular stretching program most of my joint troubles wouldnt be much of an issue, and for 48 i consider myself to be in pretty darn good shape. Im solid, although no more 6 pack like i had for over 25 years, but still wear 36 pants.

My cardio could be better, but its not bad either. Up until i tweaked my knee i was doing 30min 3x per week on the treadmill with a 30lb pack at a pace to make me breathe hard and sweat but still walking.

its actually amazing what drinking enough water and stretching routinely does for ones body. Even if one doesn't work out/lift stretching once a day will make a huge difference

 

[Celt]

I stretch a little while warming up for my workouts ( i take about 20 min to do light exercises with stretches between), but i am gonna start stretching more on my off days.

 

[Blimey]

Sounds like the old bones club in here I have an on again off again relationship with lifting. I get into it for awhile but something Always seems to derail the momentum. I prefer more functional strength activities like sports. Basketball, flag football, roller hockey... Im just under a year into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and am hooked! I roll 3-4 times a week now and am basically held together with my white belt, aspirin, and caffeine. BJJ has helped my strength, endurance, and flexibility, and its a tight nit community of people. Kinda pissed i waited as long as I did to join a gym.

I did this for a few months many years ago. It was some guy teaching out of his garage. Most of the friends I started with quit early on but I stuck it out until I was the last guy there. It was amazing exercise and the ramp up in skills is so fast compared to more conventional martial arts like TKD. I have no problem saying 6 weeks spent on that would be superior to even two years spent on TKD, from a combat perspective. And six months would be superior to a lifetime of TKD. The guy I was with taught a combination of bjj and thai kick boxing. I'm sure if I did it now I'd end up breaking something.

 

[libertysnake]

Did another 45lb ruck this morning. Leg was a little stuff in the morning. Didn't go as fast as I wanted, but I was determined to do the distance one way or another (not my knee, just the back of my leg. Should've stretched more, but it felt fine by the end of the ruck.) Still made a difference. I did what I could.

Need to do a morning heart rate, but a laying down heart rate just relaxing, I'm down to 52 bpm where I was bottoming out.

 

[Blimey]

Did another 45lb ruck this morning. Leg was a little stuff in the morning. Didn't go as fast as I wanted, but I was determined to do the distance one way or another (not my knee, just the back of my leg. Should've stretched more, but it felt fine by the end of the ruck.) Still made a difference. I did what I could.

Need to do a morning heart rate, but a laying down heart rate just relaxing, I'm down to 52 bpm where I was bottoming out.

Do you find the weighted stuff rough on the joints? I'm scared of it for that reason. I recall some stat like every 10 lbs gained increases osteoarthritis by 10% (i'm sure it's a generalization).

I'm still suffering pain in one knee because we got a good sized dog last year and this spring started walking her a lot. She constantly was yanking on the leash (since resolved this behavior) and, while descending hills, functioned like me descending with a lot of weight. Gave tendonitis in my good knee that has still not fully abated.

 

[Vapor]

My right shoulder is trashed right now. Really frustrating. I just press 50lbs dumbells and try to do all my exercises for rotator cuffs. My Dr. Doesn't really listen. With years of heavy benching, I think one of my spinatus muscles is shot.


So I've been doing stuff like cutting down trees, clearing brush, and sawing up lumber instead of weights.


It's a hell of a lot harder than any type of work out I've ever done in a gym. I lost like 4 lbs in a week and got a pile of firewood and a new bow/air gun range out of it.


For now just a few days of light weights to try and not lose everything.

 

[libertysnake]

Do you find the weighted stuff rough on the joints? I'm scared of it for that reason. I recall some stat like every 10 lbs gained increases osteoarthritis by 10% (i'm sure it's a generalization).

I'm still suffering pain in one knee because we got a good sized dog last year and this spring started walking her a lot. She constantly was yanking on the leash (since resolved this behavior) and, while descending hills, functioned like me descending with a lot of weight. Gave tendonitis in my good knee that has still not fully abated.

My knees don't bother me. I wear my orthotics, and I try to get good shoes. My arches are different so my walk isn't 100% symmetrical. My right foot is a lot flatter than my left. If I feel like something is starting up I dial back the pace, but just over a longer distance, so I can keep the heart rate up. Most of the time I go at a trot, but half of it is uphill.

If anything, my leg muscles becoming stronger has made it easier on my knees. Work your way up slowly and as your muscles become good at stabilizing it should offset a lot of the strain put on the joint, or at least that has been my experience. While you have more weight on the joint, it feels like it's lower impact / most consistent impact, so I've never come close to blowing out my knee doing it. Especially down hill it really gets your whole leg going to stabilize you even just going at a fast walk, that sort of reinforces things.

Sometimes depending on the day, I use a 30lb bag and take a 15 or 20 lb sandbag cause it's a little more modular. I can always drop the sandbag to immediately remove weight and take a brief break. It's also more balanced and holding onto the sandbag gives your arms some good workout shifting it back and forth. If it's raining I typically just take the 45lb cast iron plate cause I can throw on a poncho.

I say start slow. Win small, lose small. If it starts bothering your knee a little, better than it bother it a lot and blow it out. If not, go a little harder. Just don't ignore your body and if it doesn't work out then just stop doing it before you hurt yourself in any way other than temporary. Maybe start with just a sandbag cause it's easy to drop, and see how your knee feels. Like a 15 lb or 20 lb filler and give it a shot.

 

[Robin]

 

[Celt]

With my knee feeling better, after i tweaked it, I started rucking around my neighborhood this past week. I have alot of hills, and some super steep sections too. Rather than using my pack with 30lb of weights I used my actual get home bag. My GHB is a better pack for rucking anyway, and its probably only about 20lbs so it feels like almost nothing after my 30lb pack. Im going to keep doing outdoor rucks while the weather is good for it before i go back to the treadmill. Im also going to try and keep it to a separate day from my weight work.


I also got a new pair of sneakers that feel great so Ill see how everything feels after a few more rucks.
These are the sneakers and the cushioning feels awesome.

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[libertysnake]

With my knee feeling better, after i tweaked it, I started rucking around my neighborhood this past week. I have alot of hills, and some super steep sections too. Rather than using my pack with 30lb of weights I used my actual get home bag. My GHB is a better pack for rucking anyway, and its probably only about 20lbs so it feels like almost nothing after my 30lb pack. Im going to keep doing outdoor rucks while the weather is good for it before i go back to the treadmill. Im also going to try and keep it to a separate day from my weight work.


I also got a new pair of sneakers that feel great so Ill see how everything feels after a few more rucks.
These are the sneakers and the cushioning feels awesome.

SALOMON : Running shoes and clothing, trail running, hiking, ski and snowboard

SALOMON International: Sporting goods for men, women and children. Ski boots and clothing. Snowboarding, trail running and hiking clothes & shoes

www.salomon.com

How much give do the soles have? My podiatrist explained to me you want a little but if sponginess, but you don't want it to give so much that you have no support. Better it be too hard of a shoe bottom than too soft, otherwise you'll over / under pronate or whatever where your foot will fall not at great angles.

 

[Celt]

How much give do the soles have? My podiatrist explained to me you want a little but if sponginess, but you don't want it to give so much that you have no support. Better it be too hard of a shoe bottom than too soft, otherwise you'll over / under pronate or whatever where your foot will fall not at great angles.

Good info, im not a sneaker expert but these feel good. I can easily compress them when walking, but it feels more like suspension soaking up a rough road and not spongie, but they are on the softer side compared to any other sneaker ive had before.

With my other shoes, the bones in my feet had been achy and the platar faciitis in my right foot had been slightly there, but not full blown yet. It had been like that for about 2 months and i know that with a bodyweight of 225, throwing on an extra 30lb, being 48yr old, and rucking 2-3x per week i would feel some soreness but it was annoying to have my feet aching so i wanted to try new shoes. Ill keep an eye on how it goes. I was an overpronator in my youth and i cant say i have noticed any issues with it in the past 30 years but Ill keep an eye on it.

 

[libertysnake]

Did another 45lb ruck this morning. Humidity was destroying me, but I managed to stay in the yellow for some good training benefit. Times are getting shorter.

Picked up some cheap longjohns for things as it gets colder. Will see how it goes. I might have to move to something more moisture wicking since they're cheap and cotton, but as long as it gets me through 40 degree days when the weather holds out this winter, I will have a shot at rucking every so often.

I still need to figure a good foot warming solution other than wool socks that will fit in my running shoes.

 

[libertysnake]

Need to figure out some good moisture wicking long johns. Used the cotton ones I have but today was only moderately cold this morning. Soaked them, my shirt on top of them, everyting . Need something more moisture wicking.

 

[Celt]

Need to figure out some good moisture wicking long johns. Used the cotton ones I have but today was only moderately cold this morning. Soaked them, my shirt on top of them, everyting . Need something more moisture wicking.

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[masterswimmer]

Best Long Johns for Cold Weather 2020 | Hiking People

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I've been using Smartwool for about 4-5 years now. I swear by their products. You get what you pay for.

 

[libertysnake]

I've been using Smartwool for about 4-5 years now. I swear by their products. You get what you pay for.

I'm debating between wool or doing the spandex stuff. Wool obviously keeps in more warmth, but even my dark tough socks I have to put a neoprene liner over the toes because they just don't cut keeping my toes warm enough when I'm out in the winter.

 

[masterswimmer]

I'm debating between wool or doing the spandex stuff. Wool obviously keeps in more warmth, but even my dark tough socks I have to put a neoprene liner over the toes because they just don't cut keeping my toes warm enough when I'm out in the winter.

You should at least try one piece of Smartwool before discounting it completely. Top notch apparel.

 

[camper4lyfe]

I'm debating between wool or doing the spandex stuff. Wool obviously keeps in more warmth, but even my dark tough socks I have to put a neoprene liner over the toes because they just don't cut keeping my toes warm enough when I'm out in the winter.

Be careful double socking. If it fits TOO tight, it can be just as bad as no socks. You need to make sure you're not restricting circulation or your toes will get cold quick.

 

[libertysnake]

Be careful double socking. If it fits TOO tight, it can be just as bad as no socks. You need to make sure you're not restricting circulation or your toes will get cold quick.

It actually doesn't feel any tighter in my brooks runners. https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Sockee-Neoprene-Warmers-Construction/dp/B076B56FPD?th=1&psc=1

These are what I'm using. They're fairly thin, and they dry out EXTREMELY fast. I wash them soap and water after my run, squeeze them out, and they're already 70% dry. Then I stuff a paper towel in them and drop them on the heater base, and in an hour they're basically dry. @Darth could probably testify to how fast neoprene will dry as well.

They also have a good amount of give, so they don't restrict at all.

Although if I do double sock, I wear the XL version to account for the extra sock / liners.

 

[libertysnake]

Picked this up recently because I don't have a great place to really do pull ups indoors with the winter coming into play.

The B-Bars

Height-adjustable parallel bars designed for home. Perform dips, pull-ups, rows, and levers.

www.baseblocks.fit

Will set it up this week and test it Friday or Saturday depending how early I hit back-day. I like the fact I can do both dips and pull ups on it and use it for a few different exercises, and I can slide the bars under the couch when not in use so they take up virtually no space.

Outside of that still rucking hard. Hurt my foot briefly, but I gave it half a week-off till it was no longer painful and started back up to make sure the injury went no further. Had no problems after that. Must have rolled it or something.

 

[speedkills27]

Just completed registration for my first BJJ tournament in December

 

[Celt]

Anyone ever deal with "trigger points"? I think i have one in my left medial delt. I think ive been considering it to be tendinitis (which ive dealt with alot) but from doing some reading i dont think it is tendinitis.


@Dr. Evil what are your thoughts on trigger points and treatment as in ART or dry needling?

 

[libertysnake]

Saw this the other day. Seems kind of interesting. It's by invite only, but if they make a less intense version that is open enrollment I might be interested. Might be time for an AR anyway with the price of 7.62x39. Sort of combines the rucking with the tactical to give you the full experience of being worn down during a fight.

 

[Celt]

Kee

Just completed registration for my first BJJ tournament in December

P us posted how it goes.

 

[Celt]

Anyone ever deal with "trigger points"? I think i have one in my left medial delt. I think ive been considering it to be tendinitis (which ive dealt with alot) but from doing some reading i dont think it is tendinitis.


@Dr. Evil what are your thoughts on trigger points and treatment as in ART or dry needling?

@Dr. Evil , thoughts?