How to be active

(G. Andrew Duthie) #1

First, get a couple of kids who like to play sports. They don’t have to be your kids, but it’s less weird that way.

Then spend your day as follows:

10am-12pm - Ultimate Frisbee (I started playing because my boys like to play, and it gave me a good Saturday activity with them)
1pm-1:45pm - Stronglifts 5x5 (I’m on day 3, so still lifting fairly light)

2:30pm-4:00pm - with the kids, cut up and move a 20’ pine tree that fell during a windstorm.

I’m rarely that active in a single day, but it really feels good when I am. I’m sure I’ll pay for it, but it’s worth it for the progress. :smiley:

(Guardian of the bacon) #2

Start up a small farm:
Clear land,
build fences,
Build animal shelters,
Handle hay bales.
Chase chickens,

(G. Andrew Duthie) #3

Perhaps I should have subtitled mine “if you’re a desk jockey like me.” :wink:

(Guardian of the bacon) #4

I’m a truck driver most of the time. I tinker on my little 3 acre ranch the rest of the time.
Most truck drivers don’t get much physical activity at work either.

#5

Now that sounds like a fun form of exercise! I had to settle for a simple walk today…view was a bit hard on the eyes though.

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(David Russell) #6

If you are handy I have found making a list of all the little and big ‘to-do’ projects around the house helpful for getting me active. Crossing them off 1-by-1 is a great feeling. Plus you will feel real good and the house will look great.

I forgot how much i like renovating. Now i have the energy to do it. Thanks Keto.

(Guardian of the bacon) #7

The sacrifices we make to maintain/attain good health.

(Arlene) #8

People talk about the inability to herd cats. Ever try to herd chickens? Not gonna happen.

(ManMythLegend) #9

I’ve always found the best method for herding chickens is to be present for them to imprint on when they hatch. After that, no need to herd because they come running to you any time they see you!

(No I'm not mad - that's just my face) #10

Get one of these. They are obnoxious without exercise.

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(Arlene) #11

Yes chickens come running when we come to see them, they just don’t herd, as in you can’t push them in any direction. Easy to pull them, as in getting them to follow you.