The 81-year-old Bodybuilder Who Inspires Others To Get Fit

Discussion in 'Health and Fitness' started by Frederick Foresight, Apr 23, 2021.

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  2. Nobert

    Nobert



    My fav so far :
    (guy started at 63 or 67 o_O)
     
  3. Both are inspirational, but unlike the guy in the second video I am not a fan of CrossFit. In fact, the very thing the guy likes about CrossFit, I dislike. But, hey, if it scratches his itch and keeps him going...
     
  4. Nobert

    Nobert

    What is it specifically that you dislike in it ?
     
  5. The momentum, which is a ticking timebomb for joints, especially older joints. Either not training to momentary muscular failure or being goaded by other CrossFitters to go well beyond that point: arbitrary limits. Some senseless movements, and variety for its own sake.

    Also, its cultish nature:

    https://www.salon.com/2014/10/22/cr...ny_of_its_defenders_are_so_defensive_partner/
     
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  6. Nobert

    Nobert

    Ah yes. I am looking through long time perspective as well.

    If he started this during at my age, who knows how long his joints would have lasted.