What do you Veterans do to stay in shape?

2016-06-24T00:40:22-04:00

Have the Veterans here stayed in shape since leaving their beloved branch? If not, why not start getting back into it now? Veterans don't make excuses, they make decisions.

What have you done to stay in shape and what motivation can you pass onto your fellow servicemen and women to get them back on track?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 12:43 AM

2016-06-24T00:43:21-04:00

There's at least 5 other variations of this question already present.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jun 24 at 2016 3:08 AM

2016-06-24T03:08:21-04:00

Actually, I personally love aikido, as well as iaido, in addn to swimming and biking, so!e treadmill, also.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 3:11 AM

2016-06-24T03:11:33-04:00

ENS Private RallyPoint Member I try and make sure that I walk 10,000 steps a day.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Jun 24 at 2016 5:56 AM

2016-06-24T05:56:35-04:00

Walk with the wild animals on our beautiful walking paths in MA

Response by Col Rebecca Lorraine made Jun 24 at 2016 7:06 AM

2016-06-24T07:06:52-04:00

I try....but life seems to get in the way! I really miss my running, tennis, seeing progress in my physical shape. Now I see a 59 year old woman who is not the person I would like to be! Tell me how to make it happen!:-)

Response by LTC David Brown made Jun 24 at 2016 7:36 AM

2016-06-24T07:36:34-04:00

I started doing sprint triathlons . Just running, or just biking is hard on joints. This way the whole body gets to share the misery ,

Response by LTJG Robert M. made Jun 24 at 2016 8:28 AM

2016-06-24T08:28:08-04:00

Recumbent stationary bike, 12 miles each morning, barbells, occasional cross-fit class,
Summer - Mountain Bike, Winter - skiing

Oh BTW, Total left Knee replacement, two fused cervical vertebra & Still the same weight i was when i retired 20 years ago

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 8:36 AM

2016-06-24T08:36:43-04:00

I run 3-5 miles a couple times a week during lunch, try to make it to the range as often as possible, and have a five month old...which is a lot like perpetual mid-watch.

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made Jun 24 at 2016 9:27 AM

2016-06-24T09:27:55-04:00

Good morning,

For 15yrs it was the gym and a Rugby way of life. Now, with a knee issue, It's the gym and the occasional creek patrol running into large snakes, deer, alligators... Did I tell you folks how big that last alligator I wrestled was?

Mark A. Morris BS, RDMS, RVT

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 10:18 AM

2016-06-24T10:18:30-04:00

Round is a shape. Not very hard to maintain. Lol

Response by SPC Anna Larson made Jun 24 at 2016 10:45 AM

2016-06-24T10:45:33-04:00

I have an elliptical/stationary bike in my home office and use it a minimum of 30 minutes per day 5 days a week. Add in push ups and sit ups also.
Then I ride my horses (seriously it's exercise) for a couple hours most weekends. I lift hay bales, sacks of grain, and buckets of water to feed and water my animals.

Response by SPC Jillian O'Malley made Jun 24 at 2016 12:19 PM

2016-06-24T12:19:49-04:00

I do triathlons, bike races, and running races. Long distance triathlons are my favorite, I've done 3 full ironmans and 7 half ironmans. I'm going to get into Cyclocross racing this winter when I buy a cyclocross bike

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jun 24 at 2016 12:52 PM

2016-06-24T12:52:55-04:00

Well I'm not in Marine Corps shape, but there are little things I do to try and stay healthy. Despite my knees not being in the best shape for physical activity, I'll typically park in the furthest spot and use the extra distance to stay healthy. I still keep a pullup bar mounted on my bathroom door so I can get a quick set in before doing my business. My daughters are still young and small so sometimes I'll do planks while they're crawling around on the floor or I'll use my daughters as "ammo can" lifts. They think it's all in good fun and I get a quick workout in.

In regards to motivation, anything can be a workout. Start small, maybe do a little more each time.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Jun 24 at 2016 2:39 PM

2016-06-24T14:39:07-04:00

"What do you Veterans do to stay in shape"
I don't know what Veterans do to stay in shape but too many of them need to get off their couch or from behind their desk & do something even if it is wrong just do something ...Walk, run, hike, or workout at home by doing setups, pushups and get on a low fat diet. If not then you are just going to be sorry when you get to be my age (80+).. Every time I have lunch with my old High School buds most of them have to tell me about all their medical issues that probably could have been prevented if they worked out more in their 30s & 40s...IHMO

Clint Eastwood is 6 years older than me and here's how he looks recently...

My grand daughter's pals think we look alike but I told them I am younger and better looking than Old Clint is and I don't talk to empty chairs to badmouth Obama..

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 3:42 PM

2016-06-24T15:42:48-04:00

Highly recommend this organization to all! Team RWB (red, white, blue) mission is to connect the American veteran to the community through physical fitness and social activities. Team RWB is a great organization open to all veterans-AD, Retired, Guards, Disabled Vets and Civilians it help me keep in shape. When I retired I missed the camaraderie and working out. Then I found Team RWB it is awesome reconnecting with individuals who walk the walk and talk the talk. The great part is Team RWB is located all over the US. When you travel you call connect with the RWB team where your going to see if they have any fun events while there and it's family! To join go to: team rwb.org
then select join you will love it!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 4:52 PM

2016-06-24T16:52:53-04:00

16oz beer curls......hey, round is a shape

Response by LCpl Brian Maloney made Jun 24 at 2016 5:04 PM

2016-06-24T17:04:52-04:00

I joined Team RWB last year.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2016 2:18 PM

2016-06-25T14:18:39-04:00

I jog a lot, use my total gym and some light free weights. Find some local 5k races in your area and just sign up. Winter is much harder. I have a treadmill but get so bored running on it. I try to jog outside down to about 30f or so and have some of those things that go over your shoes so you don't slip on the ice.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2016 1:18 AM

2016-06-26T01:18:37-04:00

I find the dumbest, most self destructive physical activity I can think of. Then I do it. Then I do it again. Then I laugh at literally everyone else while I look at myself in the mirror and drink beer.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2016 6:33 PM

2016-06-27T18:33:44-04:00

I walk or run from 2 to 14miles a DAY/

Response by CPL Patrick Brewbaker made Jun 27 at 2016 6:59 PM

2016-06-27T18:59:13-04:00

Walk, play judo, piss mamma off.

Response by SFC Wayne Theilen made Jun 27 at 2016 7:47 PM

2016-06-27T19:47:36-04:00

I freedive, play indoor volleyball with guy half my age. And kick their ass. Hunt, lots of walking. Keep up with my 6 year old. And out work my 18 yr old in the gym.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2016 10:50 PM

2016-06-27T22:50:38-04:00

HGH? just kidding here.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2016 6:51 AM

2016-06-28T06:51:04-04:00

FIT FOR DUTY

Response by SSG Matt Murphy made Oct 16 at 2017 12:32 PM

2017-10-16T12:32:10-04:00

10,000 steps a day with my FitBit