Ok, I'm not particularly competitive about this, but... I need some fitness goals.
I move a lot. For the past 2 years, I had access to an Olympic pool. I went from considering swimming a chance to splash around to putting in two sets of 2 km each day. I think I'll have a pool and a weight room again in about a month. I'd like to make the most of this but I'm not certain what my goals should be. I have almost unlimited time to dump into this, but I'm also old. I don't particularly feel old, but I'm at the stage in life where impressing others isn't much of a motivation, but topping my personal bests is a way to convince myself that I'm not dying... yet.
Any advice?
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[–] Coz 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
However there's definitely some motivation in you, or you wouldn't have made the post and replied to my comment. Maybe you should watch a few videos or read a few things about what people do when they are fit, and along the way you might find your reason to work out. The main reason I'm into fitness it because it gives me a feeling of freedom. I want to be able to crank a handstand whenever I feel like it, not necessarily in front of other people.
If competing motivates you, get a buddy and try to top each other's personal bests. When that happens, your buddy has to buy you a beer or a steak.
[–] pitenius [S] ago
I just go crazy sitting still. I picked up my card and saw the weight room today. I got some really good tips in this thread. For the next two weeks, I'll just ease back into the swimming, but I think I'll pick up the strength training... We'll see... it should be good!