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Major Nikon

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10. I broke my ankle when I was younger

Mon Jul 22, 2013, 12:51 AM

Jul 2013

I have osteoarthritis in it which pretty much forces me into low impact exercise for the most part which is why I prefer cycling. I think most guys are going to have trouble with high impact exercise when they get older and this is particularly true if you are heavier. The guys I know that are still jogging past middle age tend to be short in stature and not weigh very much. I know a lot of guys that are older of various sizes that still are able to cycle without any significant issues although some have to move to recumbent bicycles due to back pain.

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My tips on getting (and keeping) in shape [View all] Major Nikon Jul 2013 OP

What a great thread. Denninmi Jul 2013 #1

I've been intently reading your posts on getting in shape Major Nikon Jul 2013 #2

Thank you for asking. Pretty damned well, if I do say so myself. Denninmi Jul 2013 #5

That's pretty damn amazing Major Nikon Jul 2013 #6

Pretty sedentary overall. Denninmi Jul 2013 #7

That's an excellent way to describe it Major Nikon Jul 2013 #8

It is a damned good feeling. Denninmi Jul 2013 #11

I don't take it as seriously as some do Major Nikon Jul 2013 #12

Excellent advice! LeftofObama Jul 2013 #3

Just WALK, people!! Get off the couch (i'm about to) 7962 Jul 2013 #4

+1 on the relationship between weights and cardio. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2013 #9

I broke my ankle when I was younger Major Nikon Jul 2013 #10