Fitness Bucket List
I hiked 8 miles of the Appalachian Trail with my son last week and it was ROUGH. I came home and watched "A Walk in the Woods" about 2 older guys who trudged through it and a documentary about someone who beat the record time RUNNING the whole way ("Karl Meltzer: Made to be Broken" )! I would descibe myself as active, but not athletic. My goal is to able to complete the much shorter Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier. What is on your fitness bucket list?
7
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
17 comments
Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.
Finish through at least Athleanx AX-2 program.
HonkyBMcfunky
Level 6
Sep 13, 2018
1
being able to walk around the block without my walker.
being able to go to the jcc and work out in the pool twice a week, which i currently can't do not only because i am usually feeling too ill but because transportation is so hard to arrange.
short list!
g
genessa
Level 8
Sep 13, 2018
1
"A walk in the woods" was a great book, but a horrible movie. It wasn't originally two older guys, Bryson was in his 40's at the time. You really should read it.
I tore my rotator cuff a few years ago, I would like to get back to a 250 bench press.
16classic
Level 5
Aug 30, 2018
1
I liked the movie and did buy the book.
I'd like to be able to walk to the dining room.
ladyprof70
Level 7
Aug 13, 2018
1
A couple of years ago I joined our new gym. Over time I got to be in the best shape in over a decade. I have always been very active, racquetball, weights, kayaking, hiking, lots of other outdoor/indoor activities. One big activity, biking, landed me in the hospital. Funny, a nurse said my BP, heartbeat and other vital signs were impressive and said I must be active and the signs, especially at my age, attest to that. She was very impressed. Alas, a torn finger ligament will set me back for a long while!
JackPedigo
Level 9
Aug 12, 2018
1
right now I'm working toward getting back to running. So far, I'm up to 20 minutes on the treadmill... its too hot, humid, air full of mold/mildew/etc for me to run outside and not have my asthma kick in (allergy induced). I'm also working toward bench pressing 125 lbs (56.7 Kilos) and leg pressing 250 lbs (113.4 kilos). Everything else is I want defined muscles. Not bulk, just nice definition. Working on that too.
SallyInStitches
Level 7
Aug 12, 2018
1
I pee when I run now, so gave up on that rotfl. Would like to tone my mom arms, but that mught be hopeless, too.
@empirical I went to a women's health seminar that included a pelvic floor physical therapist (I kid you not). She talked about pelvic floor issues in both men and women and went over how to do kegels correctly. I get the whole "oh you can do kegels anywhere" but I'm always afraid someone would catch the slight shift from the repetitive movement. so I sit or stand, in my cube during the work day and (literally) pinch off 10 an hour. Really helps.
I have found I can incorporate arm day on a cardio day using light weights (I'm up to 10 lbs) and working out my arms while walking on the treadmill. not running, just walking and using the weights in different exercises targeting arms and shoulders.
Toning your arms is not hopeless. Trust me on this. I've dropped 50 lbs in the last year and my skin is bouncing back but not like if I were in my 30's but still... its ok. My biceps are looking good, my triceps are starting to be noticeable when I flex and my shoulders and back have gotten compliments when I'm in corsets or stappy shirts/dresses.
but most importantly, it makes me feel good, great way to work out stress, it makes me feel strong too.. right up to the point my S/O shows up and picks me up like I'm nothing (I actually am lighter than his warm up weight at the gym).
@SallyInStitches Those must be some nice arms if you are wearing a corset and people are looking at your arms!
@empirical they aren't bad for an old broad 
Consider HIIT instead of running. Less time consuming and greater benefit.
@Mitch07102 i do HIIT about once a week. I enjoy it in a class but when its just me & there are others using the gym, I try to be respectful & use earbuds.
But HIIT & earbuds are not ecactly compatible. I lose momentum w/out the music to keep me on track.
At one point I was... let's just go with over 300 lbs... I decided to run a 10k within a year... I did it... that was 6 years ago... I ended up doing 4 or five over a few years... Now my goal is to make sure I can remain active. Hiking is a great way to keep the blood flowing. 
Veldoran
Level 6
Aug 12, 2018
1
I'm walking (and elliptical-ing), swimming, and biking the miles of US Hwy 20, the longest road in the US. Not literally, obviously, just keeping track of my miles. I started in March, and have finished Oregon, just started into Idaho on Monday. It's going to take like 2 years ?
Remi
Level 7
Aug 12, 2018
1
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
Share this post
Categories
Agnostic does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any content. Read full disclaimer.