A rather large penny dropped in my world and I have come to a conclusion or two about me and my physical condition. It has occurred to me that I may not be in quite such good shape as I used to be. Time was, when I was working on a particular section in the job, that I had three monthly physical tests. These involved either a mile run in under six minutes or the dreaded bleep test, having to attain level ten.
This was followed a couple of minutes later with fifty press ups, fifty sit ups, the fifty bench dips. I used to do this quite easily - bloody racing snake weren't I.
That seems rather a long time ago and poor health and a lack of energy - not to mention will power - have left this Adonis physique a tad on the soft side. I get out of breath opening the post!
That is why I am typing this whilst breathing hard and moist with perspiration. I've just been wobbling about on a white plastic board connected to a Wii. I never thought I would stoop to this level but my sister has been going on about the damned Wii for ages and I have to admit, it has suitably demonstrated my pathetic physical state.
What next, aerobics classes? Nah, can't see me in leotards somehow. But I am going to try and keep it up.
I've also grown tired of chugging about in a bloody 4x4 so I've chopped it in for an estate which may or may not be a mistake, its rained constantly since I picked it up. Anyway, no more driving to the back of my swim every time, I'll have to walk a bit.
Look out world, a buff Burr is just around the corner.
Buff Burr - please no photos especially not to my email!
ReplyDeleteI am also attempting to get fitter but by walking a lot. I am out walking most days at the moment and intend to continue for as long as the knee holds up. I have lost a few pounds just this week. Last night was the first night in I've had for quite some time. I was bloody knackered though!
Conrad
A couple of days a week on the Teme would either keep you fit or kill you Conrad :-)
ReplyDeleteBuy a rowing machine Dave........ just look at me.
ReplyDeleteOk maybe not then.
It would just become a clothes horse Tone, like the bike and the rest of 'em.
ReplyDeleteAs I type this Nicky is trying to do a 'step' work out. She has the coordination and grace of a cow on roller skates. But she's way better than me :-)
Rowing isn't as much fun, believe me.
"Rowing isn't as much fun, believe me."
ReplyDeleteDave, As a veteran of 11 100 mile raft races down the Wye I can only agree with you there. I sometimes wonder what kept bringing me back for another go.
It did keep me fit though.
What's raft racing downstream on a fast moving river got to do with rowing Ade? Now if you were doing it against the current............. :-)
ReplyDeleteDo you fancy having a go? I have been approached to help out with a veterans team for next May.
ReplyDeletePS, You train upstream.....
You've got me started now, this should give you some idea of what you're letting your self in for.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDy5tnAjAq4
Dave,
ReplyDeleteJesus,have you thought this through ? I've been trying to loose a few pounds over the summer.Cut out all bread,rice,potaoes and have done well on a diet on White Wine and cigars.I'm now so skinny I've got flys round my mouth and Bob Geldorf is at the door ;-)
Ade, I'm far too young for a veterans team.
ReplyDeleteMonty, Cut out bread, rice and potatoes? But that's my favourite breakfast :-)
On the odd occasion I decide to shed a few pounds, usually brought on by noticing that my trousers are getting tight. I just cut out spuds and bread. Half a stone buggers off in about 3 weeks...... I then stuff my face again until next time.
ReplyDeleteThen you go to Spain and eat chips every night ;-)
ReplyDeleteThree weeks is not enough for me, going by your calculations I should give up the spuds for about 6 months!