Posted on Aug 14, 2016
If you could only have one exercise for the rest of your life, what would it be?
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Thanks to SGT (Join to see) for making me think of this in a conversation on one of his threads. I am not overlooking diversity, the need for specialty training, changes in needs or any of the necessary variables for an effective exercise program. BUT - if you could only have one exercise for the rest of your life, I hope it's as good as the deadlift.
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more bone impact than LSD. Good one.
LTJG (Join to see)
SGM Steve Wettstein I'm working up to sprinting again. I had severe shin splints (developed into fractures). I believe it was caused from sprinting with improper form (backwards lean and heal strikes). After attending several running classes under the supervision of an M.D, I have fixed my form to incorporate a forward lean and ideal foot strike. Working on the steps per minute right now. Sprinting is definitely a great anaerobic exercise.
MAJ Charles Blake running (or for those with bad knees, swimming). Both have been the best medicine for my body and mind.
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you can't overlook the affect of exercise on the mind. I think that's why Sgt (Join to see) is an advocate for the oldest exercise in the book.
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LTJG (Join to see) - you need to read "The Endurance Paradox". LD running is demonstrated to be full of problems for muscle and bone health. The heart and lungs are great, but the body breaks down.
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LTJG (Join to see) - it changed my practice and my life. I can't recommend it enough for complete fitness.
I'm doing swimming and I plan to keep it up. Two lanes next to me is a 73 year old triathlete who swims with out team.
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HSLD. May you always remain centered and under the bar.
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the Army focus too much on running, i am a little guy so running it is not a problem for me, i would much rather be strong than be a 350+ PT score.
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SFC (Join to see) - agree on the running piece. I have an I/O campaign to tell the Army they:
1. run too much
2. need to focus on strength for injury prevention and performance
3. running is a skill and can be taught if you're not good at it
Ha! I sound like a politician with my "3 point plan"!
1. run too much
2. need to focus on strength for injury prevention and performance
3. running is a skill and can be taught if you're not good at it
Ha! I sound like a politician with my "3 point plan"!
If we are talking about an exercise that doesn't include running or swimming: 10-counts (with focus on proper landings to mitigate knee injury). I saw an 87 year old man doing these recently; it was quite inspirational. He probably could have outdone more 20 year olds!
1. Down.
2. Kick feet back
3. Pushup (down)
4. Pushup (up)
5. Kick feet out.
6. Kick feet in.
7. Kick feet up.
8. Jump
9. Land into full squat (ensuring a soft landing).
10. Stand up.
1. Down.
2. Kick feet back
3. Pushup (down)
4. Pushup (up)
5. Kick feet out.
6. Kick feet in.
7. Kick feet up.
8. Jump
9. Land into full squat (ensuring a soft landing).
10. Stand up.
LTJG (Join to see)
Sgt (Join to see) a few days ago, I found out that walking is actually an Olympic Sport; speed walking, but walking all the same. One of the most ridiculous looking things I have ever seen, but from the looks of the athletes, no easy event. I want to say it was 50km long..
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LTJG (Join to see) - yes, they look silly as hell but their Olympians and I'm not...
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