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Rowing, volleyball

DeadManWalking57 posted:

I am rowing on the water at least every other week, sometimes every week, and now and then even twice a week.

Playing volleyball Tuesday and Thursday evening for 90 minutes, and alternate Sundays for 2 to 4 hours.

Only as old as you feel.

Last Friday I rowed with a young woman, 27 who runs, and teaches yoga. I wore out the poor thing in an hour, she said she might need a nap. I was relaxed and felt fine.

3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Rowing, volleyballI am rowing on the water at least every other week, sometimes every week, and now and then even twice a week. Playing volleyball Tuesday and Thursday evening for 90 minutes, and alternate Sundays for 2 to 4 hours. Only as old as you feel. Last Friday I rowed with a young woman, 27 who runs, and teaches yoga. I wore out the poor thing in an hour, she said she might need a nap. I was relaxed and felt fine.

DeadManWalking57 responded:

Now that its a lot colder, I am mostly sticking to indoor volleyball, plus treadmill, and some light weight work. I can still use my rowing machine indoors.

But I did get a strain in my left rhomboid area near the shoulder blade, so no rowing until that is healed, and strengthened.

Glad my cardiologist's approved adjusting my blood pressure medicine. I now take 1/8, 1/6, or 1/4 tablet most times to maintain blood pressure in a tolerable zone. More than that and I am too drowsy.

I also discovered I love my "The Byrds" Greatest Hits CD. I can put that on and drive without getting drowsy. Interesting poetic lyrics, or silly ones, I never get tired of hearing, and great intrumentation. That steel guitar has just enough minor irritation to stay in mind all the time, too.

Report This| Share this:Rowing, volleyballNow that its a lot colder, I am mostly sticking to indoor volleyball, plus treadmill, and some light weight work. I can still use my rowing machine indoors. But I did get a strain in my left rhomboid area near the shoulder blade, so no rowing until that is healed, and strengthened. Glad my cardiologist's approved adjusting my blood pressure medicine. I now take 1/8, 1/6, or 1/4 tablet most times to maintain blood pressure in a tolerable zone. More than that and I am too drowsy. I also discovered I love my "The Byrds" Greatest Hits CD. I can put that on and drive without getting drowsy. Interesting poetic lyrics, or silly ones, I never get tired of hearing, and great intrumentation. That steel guitar has just enough minor irritation to stay in mind all the time, too.

DeadManWalking57 replied to DeadManWalking57's response:

Some warm January weather in Los Angeles.

Played 90 minutes of volleyball Saturday, and 4 hours on Sunday. Played well, teams I was on won 5 of 7 games, and the two losses were very close. Good to be a positive contributor, help teams win.

Report This| Share this:Rowing, volleyballSome warm January weather in Los Angeles. Played 90 minutes of volleyball Saturday, and 4 hours on Sunday. Played well, teams I was on won 5 of 7 games, and the two losses were very close. Good to be a positive contributor, help teams win.

DeadManWalking57 replied to DeadManWalking57's response:

Last weekend:

One hour rowing on Thursday
Two hours volleyball Friday
Six hours volleyball Saturday
Four hours volleyball Sunday
Two Hours volleyball Tuesday

Decent fitness. Not getting tired.

Report This| Share this:Rowing, volleyballLast weekend: One hour rowing on Thursday Two hours volleyball Friday Six hours volleyball Saturday Four hours volleyball Sunday Two Hours volleyball Tuesday Decent fitness. Not getting tired.

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