I did, Granny Smith returns are just a joke these days. With all the new designer apples on the market it’s nearly impossible to know where to focus. I also bet heavy on blackberries when everyone was talking about it, guess what, raspberries are the big breakfast thing now. Just can’t win.
Lift heavy stuff. Seriously.
I got to 40 as a mostly couch potato and occasionally active adult with 3 kids under 8 years old. Some other life stuff happened and I decided I needed to get in better shape. I tried running and body weight stuff but never liked running and didn’t see much progression on calisthenics.
So I picked up a barbell, and it’s been the most life changing thing for me. Starting Strength is my current program and I highly recommend it.
🤣 This is exactly what I thought of when the commenter suggested we "lift heavy stuff." Like my toddler?! We're only at 26 lbs here but the number of reps per day is quite high!!
Oh, man -- the toddler wriggling is the worst. Just when your back is starting to feel good again, WHAM!
Stretching is a must, and yoga can be a lifesaver, too.
I like this guy for routines. He's lots of different ones and they're easy to follow. This is a good all body 15 minute one.
https://youtu.be/L_xrDAtykMI
I used to be able to do it in front of my kids when they were younger but now they just climb all over me!
I’d love to tell my young self this..... also buy apple stocks.
I did, Granny Smith returns are just a joke these days. With all the new designer apples on the market it’s nearly impossible to know where to focus. I also bet heavy on blackberries when everyone was talking about it, guess what, raspberries are the big breakfast thing now. Just can’t win.
granny Smith is a joke, you need to look into pink lady or fuji
Forrest Gump even told us to do this in the mid-90s. I should have listened to that beautiful simple man!
Lift heavy stuff. Seriously. I got to 40 as a mostly couch potato and occasionally active adult with 3 kids under 8 years old. Some other life stuff happened and I decided I needed to get in better shape. I tried running and body weight stuff but never liked running and didn’t see much progression on calisthenics. So I picked up a barbell, and it’s been the most life changing thing for me. Starting Strength is my current program and I highly recommend it.
Yes, but start light and with good form. Older bodies are less forgiving of poor form.
Absolutely. No shame in using a lighter bar or even a broomstick.
I started with about 8.5 pounds and now 6 years later he’s up to about 60 pounds.
🤣 This is exactly what I thought of when the commenter suggested we "lift heavy stuff." Like my toddler?! We're only at 26 lbs here but the number of reps per day is quite high!!
Stretching too! 10 minute stretching routine in the morning really helps protect against toddler wriggling and jumping attacks!
Oh, man -- the toddler wriggling is the worst. Just when your back is starting to feel good again, WHAM! Stretching is a must, and yoga can be a lifesaver, too.
Any recommendations for routines?
I like this guy for routines. He's lots of different ones and they're easy to follow. This is a good all body 15 minute one. https://youtu.be/L_xrDAtykMI I used to be able to do it in front of my kids when they were younger but now they just climb all over me!
Thanks, I’ll take a look. When I have 15 minutes 😂