Solvitur Ambulando GAINZZZ

"Don't underestimate the low-key power of walking," says this article.

I walk three miles per day, most days of the week, and I'm not alone in reaping the physiological, mental, and emotional rewards of walking. In his New Yorker article, "Why Walking Helps Us Think," journalist Ferris Jabr writes that when we go for a walk, we perform better on tests of memory and attention; our brain cells build new connections, staving off the usual withering of brain tissue that comes with age; we can actively change the pace of our thoughts by deliberately walking more briskly or by slowing down; and our attention is left to meander and observe, helping us generate new ideas and to have strokes of insight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a single bout of moderate-to vigorous activity (including walking) can improve our sleep, thinking, and learning, while reducing symptoms of anxiety.
And doing it outdoors can compound the dividends. According to Dr. Jo Barton, Senior Lecturer of the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences at the University of Essex, you can improve your self-esteem and your mood with just five minutes of exposure to nature. Why does it work so quickly? As Barton shares, exposure to nature helps us switch from voluntary attention, which draws on our reserves of focus and energy, to involuntary attention, which requires less focus and energy. This allows us to recover from mental fatigue.
Charles Darwin, Friedrich Nietzsche, William Wordsworth, and Aristotle were all obsessive walkers, using the rhythm of walking to help them generate ideas. And while any form of exercise has been shown to activate the brain, walking is a proven creativity booster as well.

I realize a couple of those might not be on all readers' Favorites lists, but you get the idea.

Harvard writes of the five bonus benefits of walking.

1. It counteracts the effects of weight-promoting genes. Harvard researchers looked at 32 obesity-promoting genes in over 12,000 people to determine how much these genes actually contribute to body weight. They then discovered that, among the study participants who walked briskly for about an hour a day, the effects of those genes were cut in half.
2. It helps tame a sweet tooth. A pair of studies from the University of Exeter found that a 15-minute walk can curb cravings for chocolate and even reduce the amount of chocolate you eat in stressful situations. And the latest research confirms that walking can reduce cravings and intake of a variety of sugary snacks.
3. It reduces the risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers already know that any kind of physical activity blunts the risk of breast cancer. But an American Cancer Society study that zeroed in on walking found that women who walked seven or more hours a week had a 14% lower risk of breast cancer than those who walked three hours or fewer per week. And walking provided this protection even for the women with breast cancer risk factors, such as being overweight or using supplemental hormones.
4. It eases joint pain. Several studies have found that walking reduces arthritis-related pain, and that walking five to six miles a week can even prevent arthritis from forming in the first place. Walking protects the joints -- especially the knees and hips, which are most susceptible to osteoarthritis -- by lubricating them and strengthening the muscles that support them.
5. It boosts immune function. Walking can help protect you during cold and flu season. A study of over 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for a shorter duration, and their symptoms were milder.

The Art of Manliness, "Solivtur Ambulando: It is solved by walking."

Solvitur ambulando.
It's a Latin phrase that literally means, "It is solved by walking." Or, a little more loosely, "It is solved by walking around."
Walking? "What problems have ever been solved by walking?" you may be asking yourself.
True enough, there is hardly anything more simple and less exciting than walking. It's one of our first developmental milestones as babies, and once you take those initial toddling steps, neither you, nor those around you, take much notice of your walking ever again. If you happen to think about walking later in life, images of elderly women decked out in windsuits and circling the mall in the early morning hours may come to mind. Indeed, so unsexy is walking that our word for a person who travels by foot -- pedestrian -- is also a synonym for "dull" and "ordinary."
'Twas not always so, however. There was a time in which writers and philosophers wrote poems and paeans to the humble walk, publishing books and essays with titles such as "The Reveries of the Solitary Walker," "In Praise of Walking," and "Walking as a Fine Art." Bipedal locomotion was referred to as "the manly art of walking," and enrollment in the "noble army of walkers" was encouraged.
Did these long-dead bipedaling boosters know something that modern men do not? While walking's simplicity may seem like a mark against it, perhaps its rudimentary nature is just the thing to bring us back to life's much needed basics. Walking upright is part of what makes us human, after all, and who wouldn't benefit from getting in touch with their humanity a little more often?
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Think of this piece as one part article, one part quote repository. Read it through in one fell swoop, or come back to it from time to time when you need some motivation to get yourself out the door.

The article provides some quotes intended to do just that:

"When I see the discomforts that ablebodied American men will put up with rather than go a mile or half a mile on foot, the abuses they will tolerate and encourage, crowding the street car on a little fall in the temperature or the appearance of an inch or two of snow, packing up to overflowing, dangling to the straps, treading on each other's toes, breathing each other's breaths, crushing the women and children, hanging by tooth and nail to a square inch of the platform, imperiling their limbs and killing the horses--I think the commonest tramp in the street has good reason to felicitate himself on his rare privilege of going afoot. Indeed, a race that neglects or despises this primitive gift, that fears the touch of the soil, that has no footpaths, no community of ownership in the land which they imply, that warns off the walker as a trespasser, that knows no way but the highway, the carriage-way, that forgets the stile, the foot-bridge, that even ignores the rights of the pedestrian in the public road, providing no escape for him but in the ditch or up the bank, is in a fair way to far more serious degeneracy." --John Burroughs, "The Exhilarations of the Road," 1895

"I have read that the Scotch once had a custom of making a yearly pilgrimage or excursion around their boroughs or cities -- 'beating the bounds,' they called it, following the boundaries that they might know what they had to defend. It is a custom that might profitably be revived. We should then know better the cities in which we live. We should be stronger, healthier, for such expeditions, and the better able and the more willing to defend our boundaries." --John Finley, "Traveling Afoot," 1917

"I have met with but one or two persons in the course of my life who understood the art of Walking, that is, of taking walks,--who had a genius, so to speak, for sauntering, which word is beautifully derived 'from idle people who roved about the country, in the Middle Ages, and asked charity, under pretense of going a la Sainte Terre,' to the Holy Land, till the children- exclaimed, 'There goes a SainteTerrer,' Saunterer, a Holy-Lander. They who never go to the Holy Land in their walks, as they pretend, are indeed mere idlers and vagabonds; but they who do go there are saunterers in the good sense, such as I mean....For every walk is a sort of crusade, preached by some Peter the Hermit in us, to go forth and reconquer this Holy Land from the hands of the Infidels." --Henry D. Thoreau, "Walking," 1862

That etymology seems a little fanciful. EtymologyOnline says it probably comes from the French sauntrer, which itself is a contraction of/evolution from s'adventurer, or "take oneself out for an adventure." Which is also a nice etymology.

The "aller a la sainte-terre" etymology actually comes from one of the oldest English dictionaries.

This is the etymology given by Samuel Johnson in his great dictionary (1755):
To SAUNTER v.n. [aller a la sainte terre, from idle people who roved about the country, and asked charity under pretence of going a la sainte terre, to the holy land, or sans terre, as having no settled home]

But just because it's old doesn't mean it knows what it's talking about. My word as a Biden.

No one's sure where the word comes from so if you prefer the "Sainte-Terrer" explanation, there's no proof against it.

Thomas DeLauer talks about the benefits of simply walking, and how it was part of his 110-pound weight loss. Note he also dieted and lifted. And, based on his physique, probably added some Performance Enhancing Chicken and Broccoli into the mix.

So: Do you have any GAINZZZ? I have none, alas. I've backslid in the past couple of months.

I started getting up between 7:30 and 8. That's a GAINZZZ!

Anyone have any PROJEXXX ahead? Or BOOXXX they want to recommend?

It�s time to start working on that beach body 😂 pic.twitter.com/aa3EbcBGvb
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It's good to have a workout buddy.

Don't pull a "Jonah Goldberg."

This isn't very funny, but here is a compilation of clips of men passing out after completing a heavy lift. Not exactly an advertisement for GAINZZZ. Consider it a caution.

This is probably fake but I just don't know what's real any longer.

Posted by: Ace at 04:10 PM

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Posted by: GF at May 19, 2023 04:09 PM (aJxr8)

2 1st ish

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 19, 2023 04:10 PM (B1FKF)

3 hiya

Posted by: JT at May 19, 2023 04:12 PM (T4tVD)

4 I've been walking miles ever since my many lb weight loss in 2019. Never less than 2 miles a day niw closer to 5 miles daily. Walking in the city has changed for the worse x10 thanks to Genius Mayor London Breed.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 19, 2023 04:14 PM (RIvkX)

5 Someone who needs to do some walking:

"Plus Size Model Struggling to Walk Down United Airlines Airplane Aisle Sparks Discrimination Debate"

(Big Curvy Olivia is a "model" like I'm a ninja)

Posted by: Jay in PA at May 19, 2023 04:14 PM (i7Q7S)

6 Weren't EarthShoes supposed to be a walking gainz multiplier? Just kidding, I have no idea why EarthShoes were ever a thing at all.

Posted by: micky at May 19, 2023 04:15 PM (3byMq)

7 So: Do you have any GAINZZZ? I have none, alas. I've backslid in the past couple of months.

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After weeks of travel, I'm getting back into the routine of my workouts.

I figure that if I strength train 4-5 days a week, me refusing to get my eating under control will matter less. Besides, we were in bed the other night and Dolley let her hand fall to my bicep where she went, "Ooooo!"

So, that was nice.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:15 PM (LvTSG)

8 Passeggiata. Every generation in my family does this after a meal. In Italy, when we ate more at lunch than dinner, we would do it midday.

The worst thing you can do after a meal is lie down.

Posted by: Marcus T at May 19, 2023 04:15 PM (wgAtL)

9 I'm not sure why there isn't some Wii-fitness related content in there ace.

Posted by: TexasDan at May 19, 2023 04:15 PM (z/ifB)

10 Back to 300 on the dead lift. F U cancer.

Posted by: Marcus T at May 19, 2023 04:16 PM (wgAtL)

11 I am happy to report I'm ambulatory, recovered from knee surgery (torn quad tendon).
Doing 2 miles a day now.
I feel pretty good for someone who was bedridden after surgery, then on a walker, then on a leg brace with crutches, then leg brace with a cane. Now, no leg brace, no cane. 4 flights of stairs without holding on to a bannister is good too. I told my physical therapist how I didn't gain any weight during that time, he said that's because my muscles had gone to goo.
The whole thing seems like a nightmare, the way everything went all to crap with one mis step.
I can see where those of us 29 and older can get undone by one bad fall.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at May 19, 2023 04:16 PM (MeG8a)

12 I don't exercise nearly as much as I should, but I generally get at least 2-3 miles of walking in a day. I make myself get out of my office and walk around campus at least twice a day. I'm out for at least 15-20 minutes each time.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 19, 2023 04:17 PM (YIVH2)

13 Working out for next fight should have the Rocky Theme

Posted by: Skip at May 19, 2023 04:18 PM (xhxe8)

14 That etymology seems a little fanciful. EtymologyOnline says it probably comes from the French sauntrer, which itself is a contraction of/evolution from s'adventurer, or "take oneself out for an adventure." Which is also a nice etymology.
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They talk like fags.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 19, 2023 04:18 PM (RIvkX)

15 Callsign "Browndog" report in.

Posted by: Marcus T at May 19, 2023 04:19 PM (wgAtL)

16 Roger Stone @RogerJStoneJr · 13h
@ChrisChristie needs to run. Not for President. He just needs to run,

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 19, 2023 04:19 PM (Vwz3I)

17
RIP Browns great Jim Brown.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 19, 2023 04:19 PM (MoZTd)

18 >>No one's sure where the word comes from

The Algonquins.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 19, 2023 04:19 PM (ZLI7S)

19 Some days at work I might walk 3 miles, others might get no further than a just under a 3 foot by 5 foot plank on a scaffolding

Posted by: Skip at May 19, 2023 04:19 PM (xhxe8)

20 My wife is walking about three miles a night and I need to join her. I've been fighting a lot of tightness in my calves and I'm using it as an excuse--I can pull my achilles really easy right now. But I'm glad for this post ace, I'm going to get off my ass.

Posted by: TexasDan at May 19, 2023 04:19 PM (z/ifB)

21 I walk 10-11 miles on the days I work. The other two days are like less than 2 miles. Downtime is important to me.

Posted by: dantesed at May 19, 2023 04:19 PM (193FS)

22 I've always liked walking. I fell out of the habit. I am trying to get back into the habit after work. I managed to remember to go outside and walk two days this week. Next week, hopefully I will do better. It used to be daily but habits are hard to both form *and* break. I'm working on it.

I also like knowing how far I walked, so I can compare how I feel after like-for-like walks because I am mildly obsessive. I have four courses through my neighborhood mapped out, ranging from 0.5 miles to 2.0 miles.

Boy does having music in my pocket make me more inclined to do it, though.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:19 PM (DU+/6)

23 I used to walk all over San Francisco. And then the murders began...

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 19, 2023 04:20 PM (RIvkX)

24 I don't exercise nearly as much as I should, but I generally get at least 2-3 miles of walking in a day. I make myself get out of my office and walk around campus at least twice a day. I'm out for at least 15-20 minutes each time.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

Do ya do any work ?

Posted by: JT at May 19, 2023 04:20 PM (T4tVD)

25 I used to walk to the liquor store, but now they have delivery.

I still walk to the door, so there's that.

Posted by: Roland HTG at May 19, 2023 04:21 PM (j40lz)

26 You realize that the cat is grooming itself, not doing crunches, right?

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at May 19, 2023 04:21 PM (a3Q+t)

27 Wow... OT but that Taylor Lorentz post should have started with " Call me Ishmael"..,,,

Posted by: tubal at May 19, 2023 04:21 PM (B32B5)

28 Going to see The Empire Strikes Back tomorrow with musical performance by The NJ Symphony Orchestra.

Saw a performance of The Works of John Williams back in February, The Superman Main March is still the best work he's ever done.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 19, 2023 04:22 PM (up/3i)

29 Do ya do any work ?
Posted by: JT at May 19, 2023 04:20 PM (T4tVD)
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I'm commenting here, so that should tell you something...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 19, 2023 04:22 PM (YIVH2)

30
The 10,000 steps thing may sound silly but at least it gets you off your ass and moving. Can't hurt.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 19, 2023 04:22 PM (MoZTd)

31 MapMyWalk is a good app. It's from UnderArmor.

Posted by: Just Sayin' at May 19, 2023 04:22 PM (DhOHl)

32 RIP Browns great Jim Brown.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

?

Posted by: JT at May 19, 2023 04:23 PM (T4tVD)

33 I walk on the treadmill during every blow bag conference call. Efficient.

Posted by: NCKate at May 19, 2023 04:23 PM (d5Qya)

34 Boy does having music in my pocket make me more inclined to do it, though.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:19 PM (DU+/6)
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Or the CJN podcast.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 19, 2023 04:24 PM (RIvkX)

35 You realize that the cat is grooming itself, not doing crunches, right?
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at May 19, 2023 04:21 PM (a3Q+t)
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Are you implying I can't do both?

Posted by: Crunch Cat at May 19, 2023 04:24 PM (YIVH2)

36 The 10,000 Steps was a Hitchcock movie, pretty sure

Posted by: tubal at May 19, 2023 04:24 PM (B32B5)

37 When my wife and I were on our weight loss kick it was cutting out carbs, limiting caloric intake to 1200 calories per day and walking 45 minutes a day. That was it and we reliably lost 2 lbs a week.

That was 10 years ago and I have rebounded by 20 lbs. So here recently it’s been just fasting 4 days a week every other week. I do eat a can of tuna a day and maybe some nuts. I lose somewhere around 1.5 to 2 lbs a day with that method even without much walking. I suspect within 3 weeks I’ll be at my goal which more to comfortably wear size 34 pants than a particular weight (probably about 180 lbs).

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 19, 2023 04:24 PM (cMXNt)

38 Muscles Gone To Goo was the unsuccessful album put out by Joe Jackson right before Look Sharp!

Posted by: Musikologist at May 19, 2023 04:24 PM (Nn3xT)

39 Or the CJN podcast.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 19, 2023 04:24 PM (RIvkX)
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Nah. Not for me, anyway. Gotta check out sometimes.

Books on tape or music. Relaxing.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:24 PM (DU+/6)

40 *I have no idea why EarthShoes were ever a thing at all.*

Now do Crocs.

Posted by: Ugh at May 19, 2023 04:25 PM (DhOHl)

41 I'm continuing to lose weight, excercising a fair amount. Maybe at the halfway point of the weight loss needed. I have not drank in three months, which has really helped, but I kinda want to kill everyone all the time.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls - an election is simply a festival for the majority at May 19, 2023 04:25 PM (ppBhU)

42 You realize that the cat is grooming itself, not doing crunches, right?
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at May 19, 2023 04:21 PM (a3Q+t)
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You were the kid who reminded the teacher she forgot to assign homework.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 19, 2023 04:25 PM (RIvkX)

43 #32 P NFL @AP_NFL · 40m
BREAKING: Jim Brown, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate, has died. He was 87.

http://apne.ws/tqDf0d2

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 19, 2023 04:26 PM (Vwz3I)

44 My departed calico kitty would do pushups with me. I regret never getting video. She was super cute.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at May 19, 2023 04:26 PM (xPJvm)

45 I used to love jogging and did it almost every day, buuuuut my old football knee injury finally caught up with me.

So, now I walk daily. It's okay. I like it well enough, but I really miss the "runner's high'.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 19, 2023 04:26 PM (RJQ8g)

46 Are Crocs " ribbed" for pleasure?

Posted by: tubal at May 19, 2023 04:26 PM (B32B5)

47 beetheven was also a walker. his assistant and student fritz ries noted that he and the master took a long walk one day, beethoven was humming and growling something to himself the whole time, when they got back to beethoven's apt he scribbled off the third movement of the appassionata sonata (sonata 23 )

anyway, that's what i remember reading about it

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 19, 2023 04:27 PM (B1FKF)

48 Unfortunately when I walk I gave to keep sharp.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 19, 2023 04:27 PM (RIvkX)

49 I walk abou 65 every morning as weather permits. Then about 35 in the early evening

On the last GAINZZ thread someone mentioned the x3 bar. Well I’m starting week three at it’s really great. So thank you whomever.

Plus at the same time I started carnivore. Just meat. I’ll probably slide back to keto but I wanted to jump start

Posted by: Blutarski at May 19, 2023 04:27 PM (QdFeY)

50
A pair of studies from the University of Exeter found that a 15-minute walk can curb cravings for chocolate

BURN THE WITCH

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 19, 2023 04:27 PM (n+4am)

51 I try to get out and walk everyday, maybe not far but consistently. Its fun to try to observe something different during each walk. (Decades ago, a great teacher said get outside & make a 'scientific discovery' every day.) I guess that would now be considered a kind of mindfulness.

Nice article for a Friday afternoon.

Posted by: Lola - ALL the 1/6 videotapes from Alexandra and Jade, too. at May 19, 2023 04:28 PM (GshMh)

52 I walk when I can, but I've got bunions on both feet. Any foot type activity usually ends in pain.

Sucks to be old.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 19, 2023 04:28 PM (Q4IgG)

53 I will be doing a lot of walking in the coming weeks. I can’t even walk for the moment; had a partial knee replacement on Monday. Wednesday the pain was godawful… plus the knee ballooned up like a grapefruit. But I believe the worst has passed…. Orthopedic surgeon says I can get back to cycling and running when fully rehabbed (in 4-6 months)…. In the interim, plenty of walking. Joint replacements are NOT for wimps…..

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 19, 2023 04:28 PM (xT8gx)

54 Are you implying I can't do both?
Posted by: Crunch Cat at May 19, 2023 04:24 PM

I showed it to my mom, and while I'm not sure what she means, she said says if men could do both activities at the same, they'd all have six-packs.

What does beer have to do with that?

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at May 19, 2023 04:28 PM (a3Q+t)

55 Charles Darwin, Friedrich Nietzsche, William Wordsworth, and Aristotle were all obsessive walkers,

You know Aristotle's other choices were somewhat limited.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 19, 2023 04:29 PM (lc5cP)

56 Get a dog, lol.
You WILL walk

Posted by: Lizzy at May 19, 2023 04:29 PM (LB7Xt)

57
I can pull my achilles really easy right now.
Posted by: TexasDan

Riiiiiiiight.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 19, 2023 04:30 PM (n+4am)

58 Are Crocs " ribbed" for pleasure?
Posted by: tubal at May 19, 2023 04:26 PM

Whose?

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at May 19, 2023 04:30 PM (a3Q+t)

59 The best way for two men to discuss something is while walking. Hence business deals on the golf course.

Men communicate better shoulder to shoulder and women face to face.

Were I the President I'd spend every weekend at Camp David with world leaders just walking together.

Posted by: Try it at May 19, 2023 04:30 PM (DhOHl)

60 Chuy,

You're at the top of Insty now.

Posted by: I am Mapes, MAPES, MAPES at May 19, 2023 04:30 PM (PiwSw)

61 52 I walk when I can, but I've got bunions on both feet. Any foot type activity usually ends in pain.

Sucks to be old.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 19, 2023 04:28 PM (Q4IgG)

Maybe rock-climbing or whitewater rafting ??

Posted by: tubal at May 19, 2023 04:30 PM (B32B5)

62 46 Are Crocs " ribbed" for pleasure?
Posted by: tubal at May 19, 2023 04:26 PM (B32B5)

Ace? garrett?

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 19, 2023 04:30 PM (/iWhV)

63 I've lost a lot of weight just by cutting off sugar intake.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 19, 2023 04:30 PM (BdMk6)

64 >>Get a dog, lol.
>>You WILL walk

What Lizzy said.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 19, 2023 04:31 PM (ZLI7S)

65 "What problems have ever been solved by walking?"
Asked Joshua when he saw the city of Jericho

Posted by: Blanco at May 19, 2023 04:31 PM (yMc+2)

66 I showed it to my mom, and while I'm not sure what she means, she said says if men could do both activities at the same, they'd all have six-packs.

What does beer have to do with that?
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at May 19, 2023 04:28 PM (a3Q+t)

———

Tell Beverly I said “Hi” and to meet me in Holodeck 3 for “Pleasure Program #5”. She’ll know what I mean.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 19, 2023 04:31 PM (cMXNt)

67 55 Charles Darwin, Friedrich Nietzsche, William Wordsworth, and Aristotle were all obsessive walkers,

You guys suck!

Posted by: Zombie Stephen Hawking at May 19, 2023 04:31 PM (PiwSw)

68 I used to walk around the apartment complex and look at the new cars when I thinking about getting a new car.

Posted by: dantesed at May 19, 2023 04:31 PM (193FS)

69 VPN terminates through Holland at the moment, so I am getting Dutch ads.

It turns out that the Dutch pronunciation of ".nl" (their top-level domain for the Netherlands) sounds almost exactly like "fentanyl."

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:31 PM (DU+/6)

70 For viewing GAINZZZ, check out-

"Sanctuary" on Netflix.

It's an 8 part drama series about an up and coming young Sumo wrestler.

Fascinating and unlike most things you've seen or thought about sumo before.

The lovely and perceptive Mrs naturalfake and I plowed right through the whole series in one night.

So, I think even you gals might enjoy it as Mrs n. was the one who wanted to see going till we finished.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 19, 2023 04:31 PM (RJQ8g)

71 >>Get a dog, lol.
>>You WILL walk

What Lizzy said.

I thought that said Lizzo at first and laughed..

Posted by: Blanco at May 19, 2023 04:32 PM (yMc+2)

72 "clips of men passing out after completing a heavy lift. "

they cut off that last one at the point it seemed he could have a broken leg or two. yikes.

Posted by: illiniwek at May 19, 2023 04:32 PM (Cus5s)

73 For everyone who is religiously moving their bodies or just started (or restarted) their fitness journeys, I am over here clapping my hands for you, maybe even shouting woohoo!

Walking is so good for you. Do it! Also get your cardio in 2x a week where you elevate your heart rate, 3x for weight loss (by the way, your max heart rate is around 220-your age). I lost 50lbs and have kept it off with cardio 3x and strength training 2-3x/ week. I weigh less now than I did at 16 and became fitness instructor to the stars, which includes y’all 😀. Anytime you walk around, you are doing weight bearing exercise, but adding some weight work, no need to go nuts, improves bone density and is super important. Especially for women.

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 04:32 PM (ZdaMQ)

74
beetheven was also a walker. his assistant and student fritz ries noted that he and the master took a long walk one day, beethoven was humming and growling something to himself the whole time, when they got back to beethoven's apt he scribbled off the third movement of the appassionata sonata (sonata 23 )

__________

Someone asked Bruckner how he came upon the magical opening of his Seventh Symphony. "Well, I was walking in the Vienna Woods. It was hot and I was tired. I sat down to eat a piece of cheese. Just as I was removing the greasy wrapper, this tune pops into my head!"

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 19, 2023 04:32 PM (MoZTd)

75 After a knee replacement, a lifetime of walking is mandatory.

Posted by: JackWayne at May 19, 2023 04:32 PM (evrF/)

76 YouTube started recommending videos of this trainer, Ryan Humiston. His whole gig is light weights with a crazy amount of reps (hypertrophy).

I haven't gotten stronger but I now know that I can do four sets of 50 reps on the leg extension machine (at 45 lbs and dropping while being unable to walk after). Fun!

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at May 19, 2023 04:33 PM (KbCG3)

77 Anytime you walk around, you are doing weight bearing exercise, but adding some weight work, no need to go nuts, improves bone density and is super important. Especially for women.
Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 04:32 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Put lead weights in your pockets!

Just don't fall into the creek!

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:34 PM (DU+/6)

78
I've lost a lot of weight just by cutting off sugar intake.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 19, 2023 04:30 PM (BdMk6)

__________

Unfortunately, Blue Bell has come out with Dr. Pepper ice cream.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 19, 2023 04:34 PM (MoZTd)

79 I was screaming "valsalva!"at a few of those deadlift videos.

Posted by: Marcus T at May 19, 2023 04:34 PM (wgAtL)

80 Joe took a walk today too:

Stumblin' stumblin'
Stumblin' stumblin'
Stumblin' stumblin' down!

Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper · 39m
WATCH: Biden stumbles on steps during G7 visit in Japan

https://tinyurl.com/yc58j6mc
[10 seconds]

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 19, 2023 04:34 PM (Vwz3I)

81 52 I walk when I can, but I've got bunions on both feet. Any foot type activity usually ends in pain.

Sucks to be old.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 19, 2023 04:28 PM (Q4IgG

Get yourself in a pool! Swimming hits every part of your body. If you don’t swim, walk around in the shallow end. No joint pain, lots of great resistance work!

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 04:35 PM (ZdaMQ)

82 Gainz: dug in 3 dry wells and related drains, and about to finish drainage project. Dug remainder of area for covered patio retaining wall.

Otherwise, lots of little league practices and games.

Posted by: flounder at May 19, 2023 04:35 PM (7R+co)

83 I'm working on waking up earlier and going to bed earlier as well. Easy when sunrise is at 0530. I want to keep it going so that when winter comes I can still get up between 0500 and 0530.

This was week #1, and so far so good.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 19, 2023 04:36 PM (/iWhV)

84 "Solvitur Ambulando"?
I'll stick with Blaise Pascal, "All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone,".

Much easier.

Posted by: Kwai Chang Mandelblit at May 19, 2023 04:36 PM (0AUR/)

85 I work with a guy who got total knee replacement for both knees at the same time. I’m now going through a partial on just one knee…. I now view him as one tough sonafobitch… two at the same time!!

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 19, 2023 04:36 PM (xT8gx)

86 I would say the Dunce has peripheral neuropathy...

Posted by: tubal at May 19, 2023 04:36 PM (B32B5)

87 MSNBC heavy in the forthcoming GA 2020coup charges.
I still don't understand how questioning, even strenuously objecting Georgia's election is a crime. And what is the crime if it is?

But, Bill Barr looked at it and "didn't find sufficient fraud to change the election, blah, blah, blah.

Guess we'll have to watch it all unfold.

Posted by: micky at May 19, 2023 04:37 PM (3byMq)

88 i appreciate good WALKZZZ. I have to wonder how practical that advice is for people who live in blue shithole cities though. How long a walk can they take before attacting the attention of a crazy or criminal, unless they just do a circuit within their neighborhood.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at May 19, 2023 04:37 PM (epWyj)

89 Solved by walking, solved by showering, solved by pretty much any activity which provides waking solitude.

Posted by: flounder at May 19, 2023 04:37 PM (7R+co)

90 This is my mantra: Do something every day.
Take the long way whenever possible. The Y I belong to has 3 heated pools including a very large outdoor pool. I swim a couple of days a week and walk a couple of miles on most other days. It is a very economical $69/mo. No fancy club necessary. I listen to music when I walk and go with the beat. I am immediately smiling. It is just an up feeling. The people jogging just do not look like they are enjoying themselves.
Just do something every day.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 19, 2023 04:37 PM (t/2Uw)

91 Boom.

Just finished a 20 minute glutes and legs workout.

Finished my final call for the day, and said, "I gotta do this."

If you don't squeeze your buns, no one else will!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:37 PM (LvTSG)

92 I walk/run at least 20 miles a week. Some days are more running days, some days I'll just walk or hike 6-7 miles.

If I get off my routine I suffer both physically and mentally until I get back on the wagon. It really helps my overall demeanor and lessens my anxiety.

Posted by: ballistic at May 19, 2023 04:37 PM (oXNqT)

93 Pro golfers life span higher than the average. They also have a more mobile life than people in their age group.

Posted by: polynikes at May 19, 2023 04:38 PM (MNhXM)

94 >>Otherwise, lots of little league practices and games.

I know it's good exercise but aren't you a bit old for Little League?

Posted by: JackStraw at May 19, 2023 04:38 PM (ZLI7S)

95 Cardio just kind of bores me. I do it occasionally and I don't mind it if I have something that occupies my mind. But, generally, boring. I *do*, however, do my calisthenics and weight lifting 6 mornings a week, pretty much as soon as I get up. Get the power coffee brewing (big carafe with coffee and 40 grams of various protein powders), brush my teeth (I'm a nocturnal nibbler because I wake up constantly), feed the cat, warm up, then lift. Fridays I get 63 seconds between sets so that gets my sustained heart rate up a bit.

Posted by: SFGoth at May 19, 2023 04:38 PM (KAi1n)

96 76 YouTube started recommending videos of this trainer, Ryan Humiston. His whole gig is light weights with a crazy amount of reps (hypertrophy).

I haven't gotten stronger but I now know that I can do four sets of 50 reps on the leg extension machine (at 45 lbs and dropping while being unable to walk after). Fun!
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at May 19, 2023 04:33 PM (KbCG3)

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It's different kinds of strength. Essentially power vs. endurance.

The low weight high rep workout increases endurance. The other way increases power.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:38 PM (LvTSG)

97 I had a minor setback while in Cali (Fogo de Chao, 'nuff said) but did not fall off the wagon completely, as I normally do when traveling.

Since March 25 I've had dessert exactly 3 times. On Mother's Day I resisted the "Chocolate Addiction" cake. This is a BFD.

Having my mom here is helping. About 3x per week we go to the park. I run, she walks and/or sits by the lake. It's a loop around the lake so I can keep her in sight most of the time. It's working brilliantly for both of us.

Next weekend I plan to go hiking for the first time since Labor Day. I am excite!!!11!

Posted by: screaming in digital at May 19, 2023 04:39 PM (aBJcM)

98 Get outta my brain, Ace! Yes, I've been putting off starting daily walks since winter ended, and I feel terribly guilty about laziness, but you didn't have to dedicate an entire post to guilt tripping me. Hrmph!

Posted by: Walter Freeman at May 19, 2023 04:39 PM (k1Qly)

99 I work with a guy who got total knee replacement for both knees at the same time. I’m now going through a partial on just one knee…. I now view him as one tough sonafobitch… two at the same time!!
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 19, 2023 04:36 PM (xT8gx)
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My dad got both done at the same time because he worried that the rehab would be rough enough that we wouldn't go through with the second one - so decided to just go whole-hog and get it done at all once.

He forgot to ask for his old knees back, though. The doctor *definitely* stole the core deposit.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:39 PM (DU+/6)

100 Watching the Maricopa Kari Lake trial and noticed my right hand and wrist has some significant GAINZZZ.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 19, 2023 04:39 PM (N5C4b)

101 91 Boom.

Just finished a 20 minute glutes and legs workout.

Finished my final call for the day, and said, "I gotta do this."

If you don't squeeze your buns, no one else will!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:37 PM (LvTSG)

You got that right.
Just sayin'.

Posted by: Kwai Chang Mandelblit at May 19, 2023 04:39 PM (0AUR/)

102 > Get yourself in a pool! Swimming hits every part of your body. If you don’t swim, walk around in the shallow end. No joint pain, lots of great resistance work!
Posted by: Piper
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Working on getting the pool opened by next weekend. And, yea, swimming/walking in the pool is helpful.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 19, 2023 04:39 PM (Q4IgG)

103 I'm taking a grad school buddy who is in town from Albany for a walk tomorrow. Depending on the weather we will go to the Presidio or GG park. Hopefully he won't get knifed on the bus. Our yutes will pick him for a tourist in a hot second.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 19, 2023 04:39 PM (RIvkX)

104 >>Otherwise, lots of little league practices and games.

I know it's good exercise but aren't you a bit old for Little League?

Posted by: JackStraw at May 19, 2023 04:38 PM (ZLI7S)

I love dominating, and the little bastards got nothing on me.

Posted by: flounder at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (7R+co)

105 99 My dad got both done at the same time because he worried that the rehab would be rough enough that we wouldn't go through with the second one - so decided to just go whole-hog and get it done at all once.

He forgot to ask for his old knees back, though. The doctor *definitely* stole the core deposit.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:39 PM (DU+/6)

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My dad is facing the same issue. He has to get both knees replaced. I think he has it scheduled for when he finishes his Fulbright in Brazil, but he barely speaks to any of his kids. So, maybe it's already done?

I dunno.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (LvTSG)

106 Sorry, y’all for getting so excited about the gainzz threads. This is my jam! It has changed my life and I want to share that joy! I want to do post after post with cool, achievable weight exercise with form tips and what not to do. Like my favorite renegade rows. It’s planks, it’s weights, it’s core, it’s a miracle! I will sit on my hands now.

Ps. Also do barre workouts. It’s high intensity, low impact, lifts your booty, gives you great abs. Okay. Really sitting on my hands now. Sorry.

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (ZdaMQ)

107 104 I know it's good exercise but aren't you a bit old for Little League?

Posted by: JackStraw at May 19, 2023 04:38 PM (ZLI7S)

I love dominating, and the little bastards got nothing on me.
Posted by: flounder at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (7R+co)

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This is almost a Seinfeld episode.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (LvTSG)

108 GAINZ!!! Got my bicep re-attached to my shoulder, rotator cuff repair and bone scraped to remove arthritis last Tuesday.

Posted by: JROD at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (IlL6s)

109 I keep thinking a few wind sprint would help me a lot. I can walk all day but every once in awhile will bolt across a parking lot and it kills me I can't get far.

Posted by: Skip at May 19, 2023 04:41 PM (aLw92)

110 108 GAINZ!!! Got my bicep re-attached to my shoulder, rotator cuff repair and bone scraped to remove arthritis last Tuesday.
Posted by: JROD at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (IlL6s)

Whoa! Hopefully that worked for you. The bicep reattachment sounds radical.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 19, 2023 04:42 PM (/iWhV)

111 Lizzo said walking be racist

Posted by: TaliBob at May 19, 2023 04:42 PM (HubiO)

112 This busty bikini brunette will go on a walk with you:
https://is.gd/1xjPaD

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:42 PM (DU+/6)

113 107 104 I know it's good exercise but aren't you a bit old for Little League?

Posted by: JackStraw at May 19, 2023 04:38 PM (ZLI7S)

I love dominating, and the little bastards got nothing on me.
Posted by: flounder at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (7R+co)

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This is almost a Seinfeld episode.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (LvTSG)

It's probably an Always Sunny In Philadelphia episode.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 19, 2023 04:42 PM (/iWhV)

114 I listen to music when I walk and go with the beat. I am immediately smiling. It is just an up feeling. The people jogging just do not look like they are enjoying themselves.
Just do something every day.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 19, 2023 04:37 PM (t/2Uw)
Yes, doing something, outside if possible makes me feel better if I'm having a bad day.
I've been walking without music or a podcast lately and I've been enjoying it. I notice all the wildlife a lot more because I can hear everything.

Posted by: CaliGirl at May 19, 2023 04:43 PM (Ztvv1)

115 Closing arguments started in the Kari Lake trial.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at May 19, 2023 04:43 PM (ufFY8)

116 I used to walk all over San Francisco. And then the murders began...

Posted by: San Franpsycho

Nah, not that many murders, but lots of human poop and syringes. The Office Depot (that just closed) near Best Buy? I pulled up and parked about 6 years ago and there was a syringe on the grass as I exited my car. Oy vey.

Posted by: SFGoth at May 19, 2023 04:44 PM (KAi1n)

117 It's different kinds of strength. Essentially power vs. endurance.

The low weight high rep workout increases endurance. The other way increases power.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:38 PM (LvTSG)

His thing is more about intensity and muscle growth. Getting as much blood into your muscle as possible during a workout.

Endurance is a byproduct. When your skin feels like it's holding on for dear life because your tricep is engorged with blood, you're doing it right.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at May 19, 2023 04:45 PM (KbCG3)

118 99 other workers not open to the public doing signature verifications.

Level 2 workers were overwhelmed, and kicked back the sigs to Level 1.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at May 19, 2023 04:45 PM (ufFY8)

119 This is almost a Seinfeld episode.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (LvTSG)

It's probably an Always Sunny In Philadelphia episode.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 19, 2023 04:42 PM (/iWh

Always Sunny is just a R rated Seinfeld. Sometimes an X rated. I like it most times. The episode they had on the Flu epidemic and quarantine years before COVID was prescient.

Posted by: polynikes at May 19, 2023 04:45 PM (MNhXM)

120 Getting up around 4AM for a fasted 2 hour or more walk will have you feeling as good if you hit the weights for an hour. Fat will melt right off and you will fall asleep by 9-10pm consistently. It's what watching a evening ball game is for with a high protein high animal fat meal for dinner through October. Maybe a treat before bed... who knows?
🦅 🦅 🦅
🦅 🦅
🦅

Posted by: Out of the Loop at May 19, 2023 04:46 PM (7gj4s)

121 The "secret army that goes to the heart of why the numbers don't add up"

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at May 19, 2023 04:46 PM (ufFY8)

122 113 107 104 I know it's good exercise but aren't you a bit old for Little League?

Posted by: JackStraw at May 19, 2023 04:38 PM (ZLI7S)

I love dominating, and the little bastards got nothing on me.
Posted by: flounder at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (7R+co)

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This is almost a Seinfeld episode.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (LvTSG)

It's probably an Always Sunny In Philadelphia episode.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 19, 2023 04:42 PM (/iWhV)

It's definitely a Mitch Hedberg joke.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at May 19, 2023 04:46 PM (KbCG3)

123 The people jogging just do not look like they are enjoying themselves.
Just do something every day.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice)
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I realize I'm weird, but you will often see me grinning like a fooking idiot while running. I love it.

Posted by: screaming in digital at May 19, 2023 04:46 PM (aBJcM)

124 I count dove when I walk. Hey it passes the time.

Posted by: Blutarski at May 19, 2023 04:46 PM (QdFeY)

125 99, 105 - The pain is excruciating with one; maybe not double with both, but it seems mucho unpleasant to me!

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 19, 2023 04:46 PM (xT8gx)

126 The 10,000 Steps was a Hitchcock movie, pretty sure
Posted by: tubal

Yeah, 10,000 steps scares the crap out of me...

At least 13lbs down in 6wks using low carb (not keto) and small portions.
I'm going to keep it for another 6 to 8 weeks and hope to keep the same rate of loss.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 19, 2023 04:46 PM (yx952)

127 106 Sorry, y’all for getting so excited about the gainzz threads. This is my jam! It has changed my life and I want to share that joy! I want to do post after post with cool, achievable weight exercise with form tips and what not to do. Like my favorite renegade rows. It’s planks, it’s weights, it’s core, it’s a miracle! I will sit on my hands now.

Ps. Also do barre workouts. It’s high intensity, low impact, lifts your booty, gives you great abs. Okay. Really sitting on my hands now. Sorry.
Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (ZdaMQ)

:-) I am enjoying your enthusiasm. I had some videos I did that I felt that way about... just need to recapture that lightening and get motivated.

I have started walking on the elliptical again but it is not enough.

Posted by: Iris at May 19, 2023 04:46 PM (foa6+)

128 Okay. I lied. I am not on my hands. Ladies, don’t be afraid of free weights. You really don’t need more than 20lbs, and that is a lot. You won’t get bulky. To bulk, you need heavy weights, lots of slow reps but also a big increase in your caloric intake. Otherwise, you get what we refer to as toned. You won’t change the shape of your muscles. Those of you with round muscles keep them, those of you with long and lean keep those. But you won’t look like Mr. America either way.

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 04:47 PM (ZdaMQ)

129 The Brattlboro Womins Reproductertive Health Centor has vites to sets up a Repartations fund to pays back the evils of slavery during that Civil war Thing to the the brattelboro Childrin of Coler . We be hopes all slave stats during thats war donates money to the funds two helps these poor childrin of coller.

Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, VT at May 19, 2023 04:47 PM (0vFtj)

130 The people jogging just do not look like they are enjoying themselves.
Just do something every day.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 19, 2023 04:37 PM (t/2Uw)

When I jogged, the focus on the repetition of breathing and pace of steps were enough to put me in a trance-like state, and I could go for miles while in that state.

1-2-3, breath, over and over. It really help clear the mind and aid in focus. Similar benfits to problem-solving by walking.

Posted by: flounder at May 19, 2023 04:47 PM (7R+co)

131 I used to walk with headphones, but I've become way too tuned in to situational awareness, and want my ears available to hear anything unusual.

Still, I like walking. Good way to clear my head in addition to the exercise.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at May 19, 2023 04:48 PM (xPJvm)

132 I used to walk all the time through Anza Vista but I can't get the image of Visha's murder out of head. Now I stay on Geary or go down to the Panhandle.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 19, 2023 04:48 PM (RIvkX)

133 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a single bout of moderate-to vigorous activity (including walking) can improve our sleep, thinking, and learning, while reducing symptoms of anxiety.

So everything we just read is utter bull shit.

Carry on

Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 19, 2023 04:48 PM (YXHzG)

134 Like my favorite renegade rows. It’s planks, it’s weights, it’s core, it’s a miracle! I will sit on my hands now.

Ps. Also do barre workouts. It’s high intensity, low impact, lifts your booty, gives you great abs. Okay. Really sitting on my hands now. Sorry.
Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 04:40 PM (ZdaMQ)

I saw a woman doing renegade rows last week and her form was so freaking perfect, I would've immediately done something different if I had planned on doing them that day. That's a killer exercise if you can get it down.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at May 19, 2023 04:48 PM (KbCG3)

135 This busty bikini brunette will go on a walk with you:
https://is.gd/1xjPaD

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:42 PM (DU+/6)

Dibs.

Posted by: flounder at May 19, 2023 04:48 PM (7R+co)

136
:-) I am enjoying your enthusiasm. I had some videos I did that I felt that way about... just need to recapture that lightening and get motivated.

I have started walking on the elliptical again but it is not enough.
Posted by: Iris at May

You should spy on one of my classes. I am like this all the time. 😂

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 04:49 PM (ZdaMQ)

137 Walking around money > walking around

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 19, 2023 04:49 PM (Vhzin)

138
Still, I like walking. Good way to clear my head in addition to the exercise.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at May 19, 2023 04:48 PM (xPJvm)

If I listen to music I only wear one earbud. I like to be able to hear if something sneaks up behind me.

Posted by: CaliGirl at May 19, 2023 04:50 PM (Ztvv1)

139 The people jogging just do not look like they are enjoying themselves.
Just do something every day.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice)
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I realize I'm weird, but you will often see me grinning like a fooking idiot while running. I love it.
Posted by: screaming in digital at May 19, 2023 04:46 PM (aBJcM)

I love jogging/running more than almost any activity in life (a few exceptions). There is nothing more peaceful than a slow 6-10 mile jog on an early Saturday morning…. The endorphin rush after the shower… awesome.

I’m in mourning (no kidding) that I can’t run now. I will endure the pain of the rehab to get back to that on a regular basis.

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 19, 2023 04:50 PM (xT8gx)

140 That dog isn't pulling a Jonah Goldberg. He's just watching his bitch standing around, and he's out in the open.

A Jonah-dog would be furtively licking himself in a doghouse while she got mounted by every mangy stray on Dogslist, and then scurry out to pay them in Milk Bones he got from some Franco-Iranian billionaire dog in Silicon Valley.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 19, 2023 04:50 PM (oINRc)

141 Walking is hard.

Posted by: Handsy Papa Joe at May 19, 2023 04:50 PM (2bFN5)

142 @90: "The people jogging just do not look ..."

The Minneapolis daily winter jog around the lake folks look like they are enjoying themselves in a BDSM sorta way. Otherwise, I can't imagine why anyone would do that to themselves.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at May 19, 2023 04:51 PM (k1Qly)

143 I'm having gains of the wrong kind right now. Hopefully I'll turn it around soon.

On the plus side, I have found a doctor in my new AO and philosophically we are like two peas in a pod! I hope this is a good thing. I want someone who will DISagree with me when I'm wrong.

Anyway, he quit working at the hospital when it was made clear to him that he must stop effectively treating his Covid patients. (He and his clinic partners treated thousands of Covid patients and saw how well the forbidden treatments worked first hand.)

He believes that fasting is helpful and, contrary to "official" guidelines, knows that getting adequate Vitamin D is vital for immunity, cancer protection, and mental health. (Current "official" information warns against getting sun exposure and using Vitamin D supplements.)

And he is very supportive of my desire to minimize medications.

Yay!

Posted by: Emmie -- MoMe-curious AR morons and Farmer, please email me at May 19, 2023 04:51 PM (Emce2)

144 I used to walk with headphones, but I've become way too tuned in to situational awareness, and want my ears available to hear anything unusual.

Still, I like walking. Good way to clear my head in addition to the exercise.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at May 19, 2023 04:48 PM (xPJvm)
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Where I live, the risk is virtually nil. That said, my wireless earbuds have something called "transparency mode," which is awesome. It plays your music from your phone, but also opens up the microphone and mixes the sounds of the surrounding environment into it. You can hear music and still hear what's happening around you. This is useful for walking, but absolutely *vital* in my opinion if you like to listen to music while cycling.

It is a truly great feature, and worth looking for when you buy ear buds or headphones. I've only ever seen it on bluetooth devices that also can act as headsets (e.g., they have microphones).

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:51 PM (DU+/6)

145 I'm very pro lifting weights heavy for strength and for hypertrophy for aesthetics with HIIT thrown in for my cardio all in the morning after the morning walk.
Mainly because I'm a vain pureblood with severe body dysmorphia and a large chip on my shoulder.

Posted by: Out of the Loop at May 19, 2023 04:51 PM (7gj4s)

146 Swimming is great especially for core but you also need wieght bearing which means walking too. I have some 4 lb weights that I do reps with also. A while back, I got a set of bands through my HMO. I probably should figure out how to use them.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 19, 2023 04:51 PM (t/2Uw)

147 @110 Darrell Harris-It feels radical. Real tender and bruised all to hell. It was a Proximal Bicep Tendon Rupture(tore from shoulder rather than inner elbow/Distal rupture). Now that I've had the surgery done I realize the bicep muscle that was balled up in my inner elbow must have been resting on a nerve. Caused a fair amount of pain before surgery if I tried to lift something in a curling motion as light as a water bottle. Crazy part is I could go to the gym and bench press 225 no problem. Pain depended on the grip and motion.

Posted by: JROD at May 19, 2023 04:51 PM (IlL6s)

148 I saw a woman doing renegade rows last week and her form was so freaking perfect, I would've immediately done something different if I had planned on doing them that day. That's a killer exercise if you can get it down.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer

I am doing them for my technique tip video on insta tomorrow. I hope it doesn’t require too many takes, we tend to get the giggles with these things.

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 04:52 PM (ZdaMQ)

149 After strict keto got my down from 242 to 210, I'd crept back up to 231 ... now with more keto and OMAD and a lot of Spring work outside I touched on 218 the other day. The fitbit watch is also helpful for "keeping score" of the miles ... usually 5-10,000 a day.

Working at something you enjoy is helpful ... I do a little weight work for my shoulder, but don't enjoy it. Mostly it healed the shoulder issue though.

Posted by: illiniwek at May 19, 2023 04:53 PM (Cus5s)

150 10,000 steps, not miles

Posted by: illiniwek at May 19, 2023 04:54 PM (Cus5s)

151 I love jogging/running more than almost any activity in life (a few exceptions). There is nothing more peaceful than a slow 6-10 mile jog on an early Saturday morning…. The endorphin rush after the shower… awesome.

I’m in mourning (no kidding) that I can’t run now. I will endure the pain of the rehab to get back to that on a regular basis.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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I'm not currently able to do those distances, but I completely agree.

When I'm not running regularly I just feel "off." Physically and mentally.

Posted by: screaming in digital at May 19, 2023 04:54 PM (aBJcM)

152 OK, you've intrigued me - what's your insta handle? I will try to motivate myself to look.

Posted by: Iris at May 19, 2023 04:55 PM (foa6+)

153 "Solvitur Ambulando"
This sounds like dago talk to me.

Seriously though,
I like an extramuralized ambulando before I take a pendigestatory interludicule.

Posted by: Blackadder at May 19, 2023 04:55 PM (A8lle)

154 All these Gainzzz videos makes me want to hear the Rocky Theme played on a Gazoo.

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 19, 2023 04:55 PM (+oR7L)

155 I should become a peripatetic funnel-cake salesmen. That way, my workout will make others fat, thus increasing my apparent relative GAINZZZ.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 19, 2023 04:55 PM (oINRc)

156 The I'm Gonna Be guys only walked 500 miles; 10000 seemed excessive.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at May 19, 2023 04:55 PM (k1Qly)

157 10,000 steps, not miles
Posted by: illiniwek at May 19, 2023 04:54 PM (Cus5s)
+++++
But IIIIIIIIIIII would walk 10,000 steps
And I would walk 10,000 more!

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:56 PM (DU+/6)

158 Walkin through the streets of Soho in the rain.

Posted by: Lee Ho Fook's at May 19, 2023 04:56 PM (2bFN5)

159 Fun fact. Your calf muscles pump your blood back to your heart. There is a rudimentary auxiliary “heart” in each calf. Like a peristaltic pump. I don’t understand it all, but from what I read the calf muscles have special metabolic abilities that other muscles don’t have because of this.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at May 19, 2023 04:56 PM (1huWu)

160 1-2-3, breath, over and over. It really help clear the mind and aid in focus. Similar benfits to problem-solving by walking.

Posted by: flounder

That interesting Flounder. I count when I swim. It just shuts off everything else.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 19, 2023 04:57 PM (t/2Uw)

161 When I'm not running regularly I just feel "off." Physically and mentally.
Posted by: screaming in digital at May 19, 2023 04:54 PM (aBJcM)

Concur completely. Current situation stinks. I’ve done a lot of triathlon so have lots of experience with cycling and swimming. So sadly I know from much experience that neither of those activities can ever replace running (for me anyway)…. They can supplement, but I need at least 3 run days per week

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 19, 2023 04:57 PM (xT8gx)

162 I should become a peripatetic funnel-cake salesmen. That way, my workout will make others fat, thus increasing my apparent relative GAINZZZ.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 19, 2023 04:55 PM (oINRc)
++++
https://youtu.be/j6W2tXk6yBs?t=36

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 04:58 PM (DU+/6)

163 BJJ is awesome. Just when you're 29+ you have to learn to "roll safe." Right now only nursing a cranked neck (mostly recovered), sore rib (nagging but mostly recovered) and an elbow tendonitis (questionable/on and off). Feels great!

Posted by: Zek at May 19, 2023 04:58 PM (5FPX4)

164 Renegade rows + Deficit Push-Ups to failure.

You're welcome.

Posted by: Marcus T at May 19, 2023 04:58 PM (wgAtL)

165 This busty bikini brunette will go on a walk with you:

Probably not with me; I'm not a male and don't have a big enough bank account, But make sure she's walking, not running. Otherwise the bustiness might come out of the swimsuit, which could be embarrassing for her in public. Oh, wait-Acidcow account. She probably doesn't mind people staring at her bustiness at all.

Pretty girl.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 19, 2023 04:58 PM (Keyt1)

166 Women have better form than men. It's the legit reason why we watch y'all perform a lift in the gym... the exact same as y'all watch us.
Nobody wants to see y'all walk in front of us and do RDLe. That makes us uncomfortable.
Just drop your number in our gym bag like the female lifers have been known to do.
🤫🤫🤫

Posted by: Out of the Loop at May 19, 2023 04:58 PM (7gj4s)

167 Okay. I lied. I am not on my hands. Ladies, don’t be afraid of free weights. You really don’t need more than 20lbs, and that is a lot. You won’t get bulky. To bulk, you need heavy weights, lots of slow reps but also a big increase in your caloric intake. Otherwise, you get what we refer to as toned. You won’t change the shape of your muscles. Those of you with round muscles keep them, those of you with long and lean keep those. But you won’t look like Mr. America either way.
Posted by: Piper
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I started lifting dumbbells several years ago. I didn't think I'd enjoy it, but I do. I can't do renegade rows though. Can't keep my balance.

Posted by: screaming in digital at May 19, 2023 04:59 PM (aBJcM)

168
After the total B.S. scientists/experts hosed us all with from AGW/Climate change to everything surrounding COVID, I reject everything they say about all subjects henceforth.

Posted by: Speller at May 19, 2023 04:59 PM (pSotA)

169 I walk on the treadmill during every blow bag conference call. Efficient.

Not treadmill, actual roads, but try to get out for every meeting where I'm not presenting something. Fortunately I live in a very scenic area with no traffic, just tar-dirt roads so none of the traffic noises.

Though it may change now that it is officially deer/horse fly season. There are numerous No-Go areas where those airborne demons are effective area denial devices.

Garmin has all kinds of exergaming strategies on their wearables - if one doesn't mind giving up to the borg all of ones' walking and cardio data.

I'm now half-way through the "West Highland Way" hiking expedition, yet only 5% on the Ararat climb

Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 19, 2023 04:59 PM (YXHzG)

170 The benefits of driving are underreported.

For instance studies show that those who have a car and can drive don't have to walk everywhere.

This allows them to perform basic tasks simply, like obtaining food and water.

One study showed that the ability to drive and obtain food saved individuals as much as 90% of their time compared to societies where people walked all day long searching for grub worms, termites and malaria infested water.

The study went on to show that while the benefits of walking could improve cognitive function, those gains were offset and surpassed by the ability to read and obtain information for much longer intervals when individuals were able to drive.

In the study, groups that walked everywhere for everything on the whole performed significantly lower on cognitive tests than those who drove places by a significant factor. Groups that walked as much as 10 miles a day died at a younger age and scored in the 80s on IQ tests compared to their driving counterparts.

Interesting stuff.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at May 19, 2023 04:59 PM (driwC)

171 Interesting stuff.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at May 19, 2023 04:59 PM (driwC)
++++
LOL

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 05:00 PM (DU+/6)

172 Ladies, don’t be afraid of free weights. You really don’t need more than 20lbs, and that is a lot.

Translation: Get Kettlebells and watch a few videos. Your joints, bones, heart and muscles will thank you.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 19, 2023 05:01 PM (YXHzG)

173 @159
Is that why fat guys have such big calves, they've got those 2 peristaltic hearts trying to pump the blood back up to their heart?

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at May 19, 2023 05:01 PM (ssESX)

174 Posted by: Bitter Clinger at May 19, 2023 04:59 PM (driwC)

You know who you never see driving? Manatees. Fattest fucks around.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 19, 2023 05:01 PM (oINRc)

175 I started lifting dumbbells several years ago. I didn't think I'd enjoy it, but I do. I can't do renegade rows though. Can't keep my balance.
Posted by: screaming in digital at May

I will have you doing them at them at the TxMoMe.

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 05:02 PM (ZdaMQ)

176 Seriously though,
I like an extramuralized ambulando before I take a pendigestatory interludicule.
Posted by: Blackadder at May 19, 2023 04:55 PM (A8lle)

That's so bourgeois.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 19, 2023 05:02 PM (BdMk6)

177 @166

EXACTLY!
I'm discretely studying their "form."

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at May 19, 2023 05:02 PM (ssESX)

178 Aristotle Aristotle was a beggar for the bottle
Hobbes was fond of his dram...

Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain at May 19, 2023 05:03 PM (gHSfI)

179 Not sure those guys were passing out due to over lifting. That looked more like seizures or something.

Posted by: Elric Blade at May 19, 2023 05:03 PM (Mmo+X)

180 Joe may not do well on stairs, but it's been a while since he got stuck in a hedge.

Posted by: wth at May 19, 2023 05:03 PM (v0R5T)

181 For the ladies; do Olympic Lifting cleans/snatch like Loredona Toma of Romania

Posted by: JROD at May 19, 2023 05:03 PM (IlL6s)

182 Translation: Get Kettlebells and watch a few videos. Your joints, bones, heart and muscles will thank you.
Posted by: Reuben Hick

Sorta - I own an exercise studio so I like the accountability that comes with a live class. But I support anyone doing what works for them!

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 05:03 PM (ZdaMQ)

183 I will have you doing them at them at the TxMoMe.

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 05:02 PM (ZdaMQ)

THERE'S NO EXERCISE AT MoMes!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 19, 2023 05:03 PM (ZCCyW)

184 I’ve done a lot of triathlon so have lots of experience with cycling and swimming.

What distances?

Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 19, 2023 05:03 PM (YXHzG)

185
I count dove when I walk. Hey it passes the time.
Posted by: Blutarski

Ice cream bars?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 19, 2023 05:04 PM (63Dwl)

186 My idea for a tread mill is to have your avatar on a screen being chased by a bear or a knife wielding robber.

Posted by: polynikes at May 19, 2023 05:04 PM (MNhXM)

187 274k signatures were "verified" in 2 seconds or less.

LOL.

What a sham and shitshow Maricopa County is.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at May 19, 2023 05:04 PM (ufFY8)

188 Not sure those guys were passing out due to over lifting. That looked more like seizures or something.

Vaxx ?

Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 19, 2023 05:04 PM (YXHzG)

189 Solvitur Ambulando
.......

Regla de los sofas,

Posted by: wth at May 19, 2023 05:04 PM (v0R5T)

190 3 seconds or less. My mistake.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at May 19, 2023 05:04 PM (ufFY8)

191
THERE'S NO EXERCISE AT MoMes!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May

Like none none? At all? Well there goes our secret idea of challenging all the guys to a barre class. 😂

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 05:05 PM (ZdaMQ)

192 173

I don’t know but it’s probably from having to carry that extra weight around. The article I read was stressing the importance of exercising the calf muscles because they were very effective at burning calories.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at May 19, 2023 05:06 PM (1huWu)

193 Jim Brown, legendary running back for Clevo Browns has died. He was 87

Posted by: Fool Otto at May 19, 2023 05:06 PM (DB16e)

194 Regla de los sofas,
Posted by: wth

You lost yer sofas ?

Posted by: JT at May 19, 2023 05:07 PM (T4tVD)

195 To tie two threads together, when husband had his knee replacements we did a lot of water walking as rehab. Very effective.

As for having both knees replaced at the same time, I thought that most surgeons now refuse to do that because the rehab is so much more difficult. Husband didn't have any trouble going through with the second knee a few months later because he'd been in so much pain before. Dr. said his knees could well be the worst he'd ever seen.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at May 19, 2023 05:07 PM (fTtFy)

196 Ok. First sprint around the house then in to make supper

Posted by: Skip at May 19, 2023 05:07 PM (xhxe8)

197 Jim Brown, legendary running back for Clevo Browns has died. He was 87
Posted by: Fool Otto at May 19, 2023 05:06 PM (DB16e

Non woke Jim Brown.

Posted by: polynikes at May 19, 2023 05:07 PM (MNhXM)

198 Jim Brown, legendary running back for Clevo Browns has died. He was 87
Posted by: Fool Otto

AGAIN ?

Posted by: JT at May 19, 2023 05:08 PM (T4tVD)

199 Maybe the real GAINZZZ coming in the future will be parents like me going in front of school boards exposing them and giving them hell for the grooming of our children in the schools.
This shit is everywhere and has to stop. People cannot ignore this any longer. You cannot remain anonymous on this issue if you are a parent.
This is 100% about parental rights. It's bizarre how silent parents have been for too long.

Posted by: Out of the Loop at May 19, 2023 05:08 PM (7gj4s)

200 Jim Brown, legendary running back for Clevo Browns has died. He was 87
Posted by: Fool Otto at May 19, 2023 05:06 PM (DB16e

Not the Godfather of Soul??!!

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gen X Ne'er-Do-Well at May 19, 2023 05:09 PM (xPJvm)

201 193 Jim Brown, legendary running back for Clevo Browns has died. He was 87
Posted by: Fool Otto at May 19, 2023 05:06 PM (DB16e)
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Was he in the Tim Burton film "Mars Attacks!"?

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at May 19, 2023 05:09 PM (ssESX)

202 THERE'S NO EXERCISE AT MoMes!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

Except for exercising your constitutional right under the second amendment.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 19, 2023 05:09 PM (t/2Uw)

203 Anytime you walk around, you are doing weight bearing exercise, but adding some weight work, no need to go nuts, improves bone density and is super important. Especially for women.
Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 04:32 PM (ZdaMQ)

I suppose this includes lugging around a Solo backpack sprayer? That is my most recent "hobby"

Posted by: Kindltot at May 19, 2023 05:09 PM (xhaym)

204 I’ve done a lot of triathlon so have lots of experience with cycling and swimming.

What distances?
Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 19, 2023 05:03 PM (YXHzG)

I’ve mainly done Olympic distance triathlon which has 1.5 km swim (little less than a mile) and 40 km bike (about 25 miles), but I’ve also done 2 Ironman races; they have a 2.4 mile swim and 112 mile bike.

At the moment I’d struggle to walk a block with my brand new bionic knee…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 19, 2023 05:10 PM (xT8gx)

205 My grandma did low impact walking outside every day for decades, first with a walking group of gal friends, and then as they died off/ moved into retirement homes, with us or a nurse. Faithfully every day. Lived into her mid 90s. I totally believed it helped her physically and mentally.

Posted by: LizLem at May 19, 2023 05:10 PM (VqMi6)

206
At least 13lbs down in 6wks using low carb (not keto) and small portions.
I'm going to keep it for another 6 to 8 weeks and hope to keep the same rate of loss.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 19, 2023 04:46 PM (yx952)

—————

I did that type of activities for 6 months, 2 lbs per week weight loss consistently. Your weight loss rate won’t change.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 19, 2023 05:11 PM (cMXNt)

207 Jim Brown, legendary running back for Clevo Browns has died. He was 87
Posted by: Fool Otto

AGAIN ?

Posted by: JT at May 19, 2023 05:08 PM (T4tVD)

Last I heard, he felt good.

Posted by: flounder at May 19, 2023 05:11 PM (7R+co)

208 It's easy to backslide on gainzz in the spring. I made it to the gym once this week. I mowed, weeded, planted, and made it to the first tee three times. At age 29, just keep moving!

Posted by: Indiana Lurker at May 19, 2023 05:11 PM (3ZVqj)

209 As for having both knees replaced at the same time, I thought that most surgeons now refuse to do that because the rehab is so much more difficult. Husband didn't have any trouble going through with the second knee a few months later because he'd been in so much pain before. Dr. said his knees could well be the worst he'd ever seen.
Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at May 19, 2023 05:07 PM (fTtFy)
++++
Why my dad has his done, the bone doctor came in to do a brief consult and held up the X-Rays. She said to him, "so you're in a wheelchair right now?" He said, "no." She said, "so you use a walker?" Same answer. "A cane?" Same answer. She looked absolutely horrified and turned to my mom and me for confirmation.

I know he has a ludicrous pain threshold, but the doctor took one glance at the X-Ray and assumed he was crippled, not walking around under his own power. It must've been *hell* before he got the knee replacements.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 19, 2023 05:11 PM (DU+/6)

210 Jim Brown is in two different sports Hall of Fame. Probably better at the 2nd sport than he was football.

Posted by: polynikes at May 19, 2023 05:12 PM (MNhXM)

211 The gubmint is starting their closing arguments.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at May 19, 2023 05:12 PM (ufFY8)

212 No gainzzz in this topic, but since I missed the last thread - had my first "encounter" with a group of illegals, er, Heroic Aslyum-Seeking Freedom Fighters, yesterday on the way to the range. Range locals and BP say it's become a nearly constant flow, including day-time. It was a small group of women and children.

There have now been some uncomfortable encounters where the groups surround a car and won't move. Almost comically, this is done to compel the driver to call BP - who can then come and "apprehend" (LOL) them. In one case there were older males and a knife was displayed, so appropriate discreet changes in security procedures have been adopted by most range people when on this road.

Best part, had a long talk with a BP officer who was staking out one part of the road, he said *Romanians* had recently been prominent in their recent "apprehensions". Romanians. Because as those with experience or knowledge of the Cold War era will know, asylum has always been a thing for citizens of .... NATO countries.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 19, 2023 05:14 PM (OTzUX)

213 "We are objecting on foundation. We don't know where all these numbers are coming from!"

"The Court should not consider these numbers."

LMFAO

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at May 19, 2023 05:14 PM (ufFY8)

214 "I suppose this includes lugging around a Solo backpack sprayer? That is my most recent "hobby" Posted by: Kindltot

I think that is how I messed up my shoulder a year ago, going through fields and spraying weed breakouts. Bought a lithium powered instead, only put in 3 gallons ... saved about 16 pounds.

But backpack sprayers (electric powered) are great for weed control around buildings or garden, 2-4D for certain places.

Posted by: illiniwek at May 19, 2023 05:14 PM (Cus5s)

215 I walk a lot at my volunteer job on T and Th, but need to get back to walking on other days.
Very spoiled, being able to walk in almost non-existent traffic, in country air.
Plus, it's a mile around the education complex, so easy to keep track.

Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at May 19, 2023 05:14 PM (wE246)

216 If you don't squeeze your buns, no one else will!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, on just the weirdest trip with John Boorman at May 19, 2023 04:37 PM

I'd love to squeeze your's some Saturday night. Maybe we could slip out of the Movie Thread sometime, and slip into something more comfortable?

Posted by: Lena Dunham at May 19, 2023 05:16 PM (a3Q+t)

217
I don’t know but it’s probably from having to carry that extra weight around. The article I read was stressing the importance of exercising the calf muscles because they were very effective at burning calories.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe

I would love to read this, wonder if they were talking about slow and fast twitch muscle fibers.

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 05:16 PM (ZdaMQ)

218 >>Jim Brown, legendary running back for Clevo Browns has died. He was 87

A lot good all that running did him.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 19, 2023 05:18 PM (ZLI7S)

219 Got around house once so went again none stop and didn't make it but 3/4 way and ran out of energy.

Posted by: Skip at May 19, 2023 05:18 PM (xhxe8)

220 My idea for a tread mill is to have your avatar on a screen being chased by a bear or a knife wielding robber.
Posted by: polynikes at May 19, 2023 05:04 PM (MNhXM)

Nude Lena Dunham, on XTC and bath salts.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 19, 2023 05:19 PM (oINRc)

221 The Parkinsons shuffle pain has cut my walk to 1/2 block.

Posted by: DaveA at May 19, 2023 05:19 PM (FhXTo)

222 Thanks Ian for the trial updates. It's truly an amazing s**t-show (well, what was laughably called election administration in Maricopa was, and is). Clark County NV in 2020 says "hold my watered down free casino cocktail".

Posted by: rhomboid at May 19, 2023 05:20 PM (OTzUX)

223 Just for shits and giggles since we will all be eat bugs soon, I looked up the price of crickets: $40 a POUND!!!

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 19, 2023 05:21 PM (cMXNt)

224 207 Jim Brown, legendary running back for Clevo Browns has died. He was 87
Posted by: Fool Otto

AGAIN ?

Posted by: JT at May 19, 2023 05:08 PM (T4tVD)

Last I heard, he felt good.
Posted by: flounder at May 19, 2023 05:11 PM

Lol

Posted by: CaliGirl at May 19, 2023 05:23 PM (6+uCE)

225 I will have you doing them at them at the TxMoMe.

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 05:02 PM (ZdaMQ)

THERE'S NO EXERCISE AT MoMes!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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To be fair, we do fling a lot of lead around and that is considered weight training as far as I'm concerned.

Posted by: lin-duh at May 19, 2023 05:24 PM (UUBmN)

226 I've been walking more. I got a dog 3 years ago, but I've finally started walking more regularly with it--20 to 40 minutes almost every day--and it has been very good for me. I've lost 10 pounds over the last few months and maybe lost 15 or 20 pounds of fat, so putting on 5 or 10 pounds of muscle. I think the walking helps my recovery from lifting weights. I'm getting close to 60, but I'm lifting as much as I ever have (only started 7 or 8 years ago) and I haven't had any injuries from lifting.

Posted by: Dave at May 19, 2023 05:25 PM (nLwaa)

227 I’ve mainly done Olympic distance triathlon

A few years ago, I would do an informal Olympic one Saturday a month (when the quarry was warm enough for the swim). Hate the run though.

If they would have an Iron Swim and Bike, and Sprint length Run, I would be all in.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 19, 2023 05:25 PM (YXHzG)

228 I suppose this includes lugging around a Solo backpack sprayer? That is my most recent "hobby"
Posted by: Kindltot

Sounds fun! It is exercise, watch your posture though. Hinging forward may add undue stress on hip joints, plus it might be tough to roll the shoulders back and down. Clasp your hands behind your back when you finish and really open your chest.

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 05:27 PM (ZdaMQ)

229 Getting up around 4AM for a fasted 2 hour or more walk will have you feeling as good if you hit the weights for an hour.

5AM, 90 minutes, then 20 minutes of Kettlebells, then 8 -12 rounds of heavy/double-bag. One minute planks between rounds.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 19, 2023 05:29 PM (YXHzG)

230 If they would have an Iron Swim and Bike, and Sprint length Run, I would be all in.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 19, 2023 05:25 PM (YXHzG)

Ha! We’re all different I guess. I would always dread the swim because I’m terrible in the water. I learned how to get through the water but it’s a minor miracle I never drowned. I’m an awful swimmer. The swim discipline was something I had to survive to get to the bike and run

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 19, 2023 05:29 PM (xT8gx)

231 These boots are made for walking nyah!

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 19, 2023 05:30 PM (Ho1an)

232 If they would have an Iron Swim and Bike, and Sprint length Run, I would be all in.
Posted by: Reuben Hick

This is impressive. As much as I work out, this would kill me dead.

Posted by: Piper at May 19, 2023 05:30 PM (ZdaMQ)

233 Knee replacements: Wife has had 3 (same knee) 10 to 11 years apart. The last one was because she sheared the screw holding the tibial pad in place. Dr. said he hadn't seen it before.
Tuesday she goes in to have the screw she sheared *again* taken out to see if the pad actually has to be replaced.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 19, 2023 05:31 PM (yx952)

234 Nature is the cure

Posted by: Gonzotx at May 19, 2023 05:31 PM (cinQt)

235 Knee replacements: Wife has had 3 (same knee) 10 to 11 years apart. The last one was because she sheared the screw holding the tibial pad in place. Dr. said he hadn't seen it before.
Tuesday she goes in to have the screw she sheared *again* taken out to see if the pad actually has to be replaced.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 19, 2023 05:31 PM (yx952)

I’m extremely interested because of my recent replacement; don’t wanna go through this again. What activity (or activities) caused the shear? Does the doc know or have a theory?

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 19, 2023 05:34 PM (xT8gx)

236
Walking is good.
Walking uphill is better.
Walking with a backpack with some weight inside is good, too.
Walking with a backpack with some weight inside uphill is even better.
Slowly increasing the weight in the backpack while walking uphill is really good.

Incrementally punishing yourself in slightly steeper measures is the way to do it. Don't blame me when your pants don't fit anymore or you have to clinch your belt to the last loop or your pants fall down.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at May 19, 2023 05:34 PM (enJYY)

237 Thank you Ace for this content filled Friday.

I need to try walking more. I'm still practically 29, so walking has always had connotations of decrepitude to me, and I've avoided it. But other than Ace, we aren't 29 forever, so it would probably be good practice.

Posted by: .87c at May 19, 2023 07:01 PM (xquVk)

238

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