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when is it time to quit - Sunna - 29 November 2014
I started back at the gym aged 51 , eyes open respecting my age and not trying to compete with guys , 20/30 yrs younger.
but when is it time to hang up your gloves...?
do older guys even listen to common sence.
any of you older guys training , what ya doing and what for.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/hollywood-actor-mickey-rourke-beats-opponent-33-years-his-junior-in-exhibition-boxing-match-9892204.html
good lock micky , you inspire me...
RE: when is it time to quit - Midnitemo - 29 November 2014
I keep going back periodically but I have recurring thigh/hip injury that just keeps letting me down no matter how gentle/low impact my regime is....I guess your body just say's no....walking and the occasional cycle ride is my only exercise now.
RE: when is it time to quit - Straight Shooter - 29 November 2014
work and gardening is all i do now .......that's more than enough for this old bugger....and WATCHING rugby if that counts
RE: when is it time to quit - Devonian - 29 November 2014
Well I'm clearly not as old as you old farts
, so as well as walking the dogs I'm now (last 6-8 months) doing about 2.5 hours a week on the cross trainer, I've lost about 1.5 stones during that time as well 
RE: when is it time to quit - Sunna - 29 November 2014
well done dev, I keep going even though my rotator cuff is shot and iv only 1 tricept , but balls to that , ill keep on pumping iron , you just have to know your limits.
what do we think of micky rorke in the ring at 62 , even if he is put up against bums he if fitter and tougher than most at 40 .
RE: when is it time to quit - MaryN - 29 November 2014
Well, personally, as a "mere" female, I don't do quitting! If I hung up my gardening gloves, fork, dog lead and horse halter, the place would probably grind to a halt. I'm not sure that training and exercising as such are going to do much for you in those later years. I was never into gym stuff and all that jogging (far too hard on the boobs!) but I try to keep fit by staying active as much as I can.
By the way, Dev, that Fighting book is tremendous fun!
RE: when is it time to quit - Straight Shooter - 29 November 2014
DEV we all hate you...................lol
RE: when is it time to quit - Devonian - 29 November 2014
(29 November 2014, 20:04)MaryN Wrote: By the way, Dev, that Fighting book is tremendous fun!
Glad you're enjoying it
So many people dismiss and go on about other techniques such as Krav Maga etc, but for your average man (or woman!) on the street I think its the best, it's very simple, but very effective and as you say fun
(29 November 2014, 20:13)Straight Shooter Wrote: DEV we all hate you...................lol
