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A Little Fitness Progress
I admit it, I've gotten much weaker with the passage of time and the past few months have made a concerted effort to start reversing some of my age related lean muscle mass loss. In addition to the general improvements in strength one of my goals is to be able to do proper pull-ups again. Long story short at 67 I started…
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Calling All Rowers
It's the Concept 2 Virtual Team Challenge time again. If you're not already affiliated with a team on the C2 logbokk websiteconsider joining MFP's motley crew The Stavarians (formerly MFP Friends) and see how many metres you can log kicking off the new year (bike erg & ski erg metres count too) https://log.concept2.com/team
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Calling all rowers!
It's August which means that it's Concept 2's "Dog Days of Summer" challenge. Row 10K metres (not necessarily all at once) this week, 20K next week, 30K the week after and 40K the last week for a total of 100K metres. I've already done 10K this week with 4 more rows planned, the last week may hurt a little....…
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January Revolution Rowing Challenge
Wow, everyone put in some pretty impressive numbers in the Holiday Challenge. Anyone up for the January Revolution Challenge? The details can be found at......https://log.concept2.com/challenges I'm on the fence but leaning towards the The Haul (15 hrs) as I have a road race coming up in late February that I should get…
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Calling all rowers.....
Just a reminder that the Concept2 Holiday Challenge starts tomorrow. It's a great excuse to spend some extra time on your rower getting fitter and raising money for worthwhile causes. My goal for this year is to hit at least 200,000 m. Feel free to log your progress here!
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Need another reason to start weight training?
Interesting read..... "The results add to mounting scientific evidence that resistance exercise has unique benefits for fat loss. They also underscore how extensive and interconnected the internal effects of exercise can be."…
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C2 Ski Erg users......
I've had my C2 rower for years and it's become an integral part of my fitness program but I have a questions for their Ski Erg users. I do classic X country skiing in the winter and am looking for a way to maintain in the off season. I've concluded that my 2 choices are either a set of roller skis or a ski erg (not a huge…
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Guitar players......Fender Blues Jr or Vox AC151?
I love them both (but can't afford them both) and the decision got even harder when Fender started putting a Celestion speaker in the Blues Jr. Your choice & why? Go!
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VO2 max
I know that V02 max isn't the be all and end all measure of fitness but I'm pretty pleased with the it for my age (64), not sure how meaningful Garmin's "fitness age" is but I'll take it as a good thing....
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Virtual Tri/Du
Anyone doing virtual races to keep the motivation up. My club is running a virtual du & tri, with no pools open we have to get a little creative with the swim portion - I opted for rowing. I hope they put on an Olympic distance soon...
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Best. Ride. Ever.....
Well, at least in several decades. I've been pretty consistent with my bike training this winter as I figure it's the one thing I can improve on the most for the upcoming triathlon season. I just hope this translates into real world improvements once the snow is gone.....
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1,000km in February?
Are you up to pushing yourself this February? 1,000km / 621 miles may sound like a lot (it will be challenging for me) but I invite anyone who wants to join in to log a total distance of 1,000km (it can be cycling, swimming, running, rowing, snowshoeing, x-country skiing ......anything that gets you moving) cumulative…
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Concept2 Holiday Challenge
Just a reminder that this challenge starts in 3 days and runs to midnight Christmas Eve. This is a great way to get some extra meters in and help raise funds for worthwhile charities! It's an individual challenge and you need to sign up through your C2 on-line account. https://log.concept2.com/challenges
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For all you indoor rowers....
Concept2's Holiday Challenge starts this week (Nov 23rd) and runs until Christmas Eve. The goal is to row at least 100,000m in that time and Concept2 donates to a number of charities based on the total number of meters rowed (their donation per km doubles after you hit 100,000m, exceed 200,00m and they'll send you a…
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Using green tea extract?
You may want to reconsider.....there have been numerous reports of liver damage (even death) attributed to the "natural" supplement... cbc.ca/news/health/green-tea-extract-diet-cbc-marketplace-1.3964073
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C2 Rowlympics
Closest I'll ever get to a real Olympic medal! B)
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Ever been discouraged?
If you've ever been discouraged on your weight loss / fitness journey you should read this......Yoni Freedhoff is probably one of the world's leading real experts (vs flavour of the week quacks) on weight loss..... vox.com/2016/5/10/11649210/biggest-loser-weight-loss
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The ultimate secret to weightloss revealed......
Wear high heels to the gym...... Add your tips!
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Juicing.......
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All you new runners!
One of the things I did when I started running was to subscribe to Runners World magazine and one their columns both tickled my funny bone and mirrored many of the things I experienced as a new runner. The column is no longer published but is available on their web site......Newbie Chronicles by Marc parent.....enjoy…
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Dog Days of Summer Challenge
Aug 1-7 row 10,000m Aug 8 - 14 row 20,000m Aug 15 - 21 row 30,000m Aug 22 - 28 row 40,000m (not all at once.....unless you feel like it! :laugh: ) http://log.concept2.com/challenge/events/dogdays.asp Who's in?
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Show us your six pack.......
Here's mine......
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Hip strength & PFS
Here's an interesting article that I came across that seems to contradict conventional wisdom......patellofemoral.completesportscare.com.au/biomechanics/hip-strength-risk-factor-patellofemoral-pain/#sthash.0rRk9GEq.7eOWVOXC.dpbshttp:// thoughts?
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Running (or riding) after dark
Here's a common sense article from Runners World, based on my personal observations lots of runners and even more cyclists could benefit from reading this..... runnersworld.com/the-starting-line/11-tips-staying-safe-roads?cid=socTP_20141014_33618437http:// Run safe!
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Inspiring!
This came up in my FB newsfeed, inspiring story..... cbc.ca/sports/alex-zanardi-tackles-triathlon-using-only-his-arms-1.2799800
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Sodium Saver Tip of the Day
If you're like me you love fajitas. If you're like me you also have mild hypertension and need to watch your sodium. By substituting corn tortillas for flour you can reduce your sodium intake by approximately 450mg of sodium per fajita (based small flour tortilla @ 510mg ea vs small corn tortilla @ 45mg ea)
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Dr Oz ripped a new one........
Before rushing off to buy the latest and greatest miracle diet or weight loss product take a few minutes and watch this....... http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/17/health/senate-grills-dr-oz/index.html
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If you read nothing else today.......
please take a moment and read this article.......... http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/27/opinion/bruni-diet-lures-and-diet-lies.html
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Another good reason to exercise!
Exercise may be the closest we'll ever get to the fountain of youth........ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/want-your-skin-to-look-20-to-30-years-younger-try-this-1.2614411?cmp=fbtl
