CANCEL YOUR GYM MEMBERSHIP! Functional Fitness in the Outdoors | Forest Fitness
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- Functional Forest Fitness. Building resilience in the outdoors involves both physical and mental elements. Here's my top tips for how you can use the great outdoors to improve your fitness.
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fitness can be achieved easily without spending your hard earned cash on a gym.
after a stroke in 2014 i was advised by physios etc to go to a gym, i chose to exercise by walking with my dog while picking up litter, after one whole summer doing this daily the constant walking and stopping to pick up crisp bags empty cans etc every day my abilitys grew little by little where my walking and overall fitness became very good after 6 months (considering my limitations which over time were getting better and better)
perseverance and determination will be your friends.
Just the prod i needed. Going to start and achieve a better level of fitness, we have met (oak trees) so you know the state im in 5'8" damn near 18 stone. See you in 6 months time for a changed me. Rob
Tree-climbing/tree-traversing (around the trunk of a large tree) is great climbing training. Short repeated hill sprints are great cardio exercise. 'Marine chinup' (palms away from body)is generally known as a pullup. Chin -ups generally refer to palms facing body (good biceps/back exercise).
When it comes to walking, I like to link the physical benefits with the spiritual/emotional aspects in the acronym WALK. I like to;
WITNESS JOY - in what I see around me and experience in my surroundings
ACKNOWLEDGE GOD (or a Higher Power that helps define meaning and purpose)
LOVE OTHERS - seeking an opportunity to serve others or provide a positive influence, and
KNOW YOU’RE LOVED - and have value.
Cheers
Nick Goldsmith, great video with sound advice. As a chiropractic neurologist with 3 + decades of private practice, I would add one thing. Addressing the core muscle, but addressing the core of the core. The multifidus muscles to be exact. Research has shown the a major cause of what Nick experienced, the surprise back attack, while performing a simple task. Is due to weakness or incoordination of the mutifidus muscles. These muscles are not very big. But if they are not on point and functioning in concert with other spinal muscle. Even if you are an Olympic athlete. Dysfunctional multifidus can drop you.
The best way to isolate these muscles is simple. 5 times a day. Pause and stand one one foot for 30 seconds. Then the same for the other foot. Breakfast, midmorning, lunch, mid-afternoon, and supper time. Stop for a balance break.
The researchers state that it takes about 10 weeks of being diligent with these balance breaks to get the multifidus in top shape.
Even if you have to start by hanging on to something to balance. Start that way if you have to a graduate to balancing with you arms hanging by your side. It harder than it sounds.
These exercises are simple and effective.
Disclaimer: Always consult your physician before starting any new exercise program..bla bla... lol
Been there with the back pain and paranoia! A couple things that really helped my back at home were a reverse hyperextension bench and hanging upside down on heavy duty workout stretch bands. I looked and felt like a wounded animal hanging there but it was a tremendous help. Thanks for everything from the States!
Yes! The back struggle is real. I thought I was the only one who was always paranoid of pulling my back again. Back pain is the worst. The stretches and excercises are great for reliving that back tension.
Yes it is. Unfortunately mine isn't just muscle issues. It is also slipped disks in two places and Facet's syndrome
Very much something I need to do right now for sure. Will watch this again and again to remind myself.
Thanks Nick
I was 28, working in a warehouse, carrying a pallet, as I always do, stood talking to someone with it hanging down along my leg, dropped it the 2-3" to the floor and something twanged in my back and a flash shoot through my legs and my body. I nearly hit the floor, found it hard to breath and had to stand applying pressure to the top of a stack of boxes to take the weight off my spine. Spent a week in bed.
It's always the smallest motion that does it. You could be throwing boulders for years, no problems, then it'll give up the day you bend over to pick up your phone.
This vid goes very nicely with my latest 'Prep Till You Drop' 👍
Jinx
@FukTheGender Agenda I think prepping is something every sane responsible person should be pursuing right now 👍
Healthy mind and healthy body 👍
@@germanprepper21 100% people will say that they dont need a stockpile of stuff and that we are crazy but while they moan about not having food or lights. we will have food, we will have a way to cook it and we will have a way to light up the room so we can see what we are eating. i have about 4-6 months worth of food, 3 months water and ability to cook said food. i also have supplies in case of a power outage
@@idrinkleftisttears3781 Excellent 👍 If nothing else Prepping brings peace of mind I would say.
You just reminded me of some basic body maintenance I lost for a while. Struggling with back pains for years just realized I overlocked some basic stuff. Thanx for reminder.
I am inspired by your videos and try to inspire local youth and young people interested in (lost) basic outdoor techniques by giving free workshops. In corona time I experimented with making and uploading videos to inspire, still learning. Doing this in the outdoors has been a great combination to inspire, keep learning and has been a great healing process for me.
Your videos mean a lot to me personally and I think are of great value for al lot of small local (outdoor) communities.
Tweaked my neck and back lifting man hole covers while working as a surveyor. Pinched a nerve and couldn't feel my right arm. This was at the end of the work day and I was well warmed up after lifting 25 man holes covers and taking depth readings. The next morning I couldn't move and was genuinely scared. Anxiety still rampant when lifting heavy objects years later. I now take lifting technique and stretching seriously. Back injuries can be difficult to diagnose and recover from. Glad you're doing well.
If you’ve never had a bad back you’ll never know! This video contains some great advice for anyone who’ll actually use it.
Well done! I think past a certain age, (I’m 40) I’m not trying to break myself in half, just maintaining what I’ve got, with minimal wear and tear. Focusing on the stretches and balance, both mentality and physically. Thanks!
40 is not old, your barely even middle age as the average age of natural lifespan is over 80 years so you can still make gains. Watch sean Gs channel he is over 50 and does 20 rep pulls ups and hundreds of burpees with press ups in one session
@@kazthamc58 thanks kaz! Will look into it. Never say die! Right?
@@webb618 Facts! This video is quite long so u can skip thru it but Ilyas Neal (51 yrs) does 1250 push ups in an hour workout which is crazy.
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Im 30 so these dudes motivate me to keep working out hard for a long time to come
edit: Whay u said in your original comment is very important though. Have to focus on the stretching balance and other aspects of full body health as well 💪🏽
Cracking video Nick I'm a huge advocate for physical fitness as a way to look after your physical and mental health, and it makes working out in the woods so much easier
Great vlog I really enjoyed it. I can sympathise with your back story. I dropped a wooden spoon one night making a curry, bent at the knees to pick it up and trapped a nerve in two places! 3 days in hospital, a week lying in bed and off work for two months! I relatively fit at the time but it took me the best part of a year to get back my fitness levels, and haven’t had curry since!
Thanks for taking the time to share with us 👍
At 61 with type 2 diabetes, obesity, angina and other ailments I sometimes feel like I could give in, but my inner PTI and RSM never let me. I can reverse obesity and type 2 diabetes and I have changed my diet and behaviour to help reverse the angina too. I feel one of the worst things in life is depression and anxiety and not dealing with it. I didn't want any psychotherapy mumbo jumbo just practical REAL things to reduce their effect. Not caring about yourself encourages bad habits and bad behaviour choices like eating drinking and other activities in excess. Only nature and exercise help me plus a diet change. Thanks for posting these fella. Physical health and mental health are so intertwined and I lost the faith.
@ Mark - I'm sort of in the same boat mate ... I'm in the States, I'm 58, disabled veteran after being hit by a drunk driver while transiting duty stations. 5 herniated discs in my neck and back. That was 1998, and hit by another clown in '17. Silent heart attack in 2020 and the Covid 6 months later (long Covid)... I've always been active and taken fairly decent care of myself. Had 3 cardiac stents put in for 3 blockages 85% + . Genetic high cholesterol I didn't know I had. Occasional angina, several meds a day - elevated my blood sugar, so I take something for that... I'm trying to avoid neck and back surgery at all costs because it's a gamble of ending up worse than you were. But I'll be buggered if I let this cr*p make me an "invalid". I have a great gal who won't let me quit even though she's taking care of family 1,000 miles away until next year. Then we're going to spend much of our time camping and such & seeing the country. Keep fighting and all the best 👍🤜
@@baronedipiemonte3990 thanks buddy, yeah we have just got to keep going, it's not a choice. I'll add you to my channels. Live forever
@@marksadventures3889 Already added you too mate ! NO SURRENDER !!!
Regarding hurting my back , years back in a superstore I slipped on a piece of lettuce on the floor (sounds pathetic I know) went down , but as I did I twisted in an attempt to stay upright. Got straight back up, embarrassed, pride hurt and insisted I was ok. Long story short , trapped a nerve toward base of back. Wouldn't wish that on anyone. Could do something simple like cough of take a deep breath and it was like being given an electric shock. Really unpleasant. This has inspired me. Thank you
Just saved this to my watch later list,so I can reference it anytime.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!👍
… for some inexplicable reason you teared me up, on this UA-cam of yours … 🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏻… especially when you had that two day bed rest, because of your back incidence. It happened to me about a month or so ago. And yes, I was very frightened.. I’m 55, and always been on the go as a chef/gardener/husband/father etc… I gained 10kg, and shed it in a year by exercising (covid did wonders for me, seriously)… you’ve touched several nerves with me 🙏🏿💪🏿🙏🏽💪🏽🙏🏻💪🏻…
Love the Farmers walk, we use giant 100kg gym at the prison to waddle round the sports hall and try to race each other. might have to try that bar hang to sort my spine , it creaks something fearsome after treating my body as an amusement park all these years!
I had somewhat the same. 2 months into lockdown the stress and sitting took its toll. My lowerback had a buldging disc. Lots of pain at the spot and shooting pain down my right leg because the nerves were pinched. It took almost 13 weeks to recover. What I found as one of the best excercises is: when you get out of bed get down on your knees and hands (like a horse). Arch your back slowly up and down. Then walk left and right on the same spot with only your hands in a half a cirlce while holding the same weight on your stationary knees. Then in turns reach with the opposing arm under the other arm that keeps supporting along with your knees. This will make your torso twist slowly. Combine this with the half a circle positions to get more of a stretch. Great thing about this is you always have full support and control while doing a movement. If done right you might hear some pops. All the best!
Everything that good for your heart is good for your brain too. Both Physical and mental exercises are extremely important.
Yes Stretching is so important when you get older, walked on pebbles about 4 years ago and put my left leg down and felt click, I knew straight away it was going to be trouble, now I have to stretch regularly otherwise I'm in pain.
Had a bout of sciatica years ago in my 20s for about a week. Took me out of the game totally, but it was just a warm up for the episode i had more recently. A few years ago before i quit my job i used to cycle to work every day. I started to get a dull ache in my back in the winter, but i just ignored it and assumed it'd go away like it usually does. This ended up with me crippled and in agony for two weeks, only relief was to hang over an office chair for an hour, which would give me about 20 minutes of mobility. Getting out of bed every day was a real mission and i decided that i'd probably rather not be here than have to live with that kind of pain for ever. That wasn't the end of it though. I actually damaged my nerves this time around. Ended up losing all strength in my right calf and foot. You could see the calf involuntarily twitch as this began to happen. This loss of strength lasted for months and i thought i'd be limping for the rest of my life and unable to run. Luckily the nerves healed over time and after weeks and weeks of exercising the leg and trying to stand on tiptoe the strength gradually returned. Ok now, but a hard lesson learned - don't ignore it when your back is telling you things are about to get fubar.
Decent vid as always and as someone who tends to use being out and about and chilling as a makeshift gym and workout i can say without a doubt that you're totally on point here. Cheers :)
56 yrs old now and feeling it! I get back pain every now and again... the spasms are the worst and the lack of sleep. Keep reminding myself I'm not an infantryman in his 20s anymore!
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 absolutely! I’m a high school teacher now and after over 20 years it’s time to let it go! Just have to screw my courage to the sticking place! Thanks Nick…
Well received & timely video !!
Needed this .
another great video thank you Nick
Thank you so much for these tips, improving form and learning to stretch like you have shown is now my next goal.
I’ve simply attempted to walk more and last week because I have lost 2 stone with hiking, eating less and building up the miles each week, I climbed Tryfan and the two glyders behind. Wow what a place!
I’m a new man! Your positivity and valuable experience comes accross extremely well in all your videos and inspires I’m sure all who listen and watch your videos. Keep up the good work!
Thank you. 🥾🥾🏔👍🏻
Thanks Nick - great reminder that the best exercise is free and functional and has lots of variation, and you don't need special clothes, equipment etc.
Awesome! Great video! That's what I was searching for!
Thanks for the video Nick, love it.
A resistance band in your pack works wonders if you’re out for a long time. When I did my 3 week thru hike it was a godsend for morning stretches.
Hi Nick great video bud keep em coming 👍. Hope you and your family are doing great too. Stay safe and be well brother. Strength and Honor... 👊 🤙 🍻
I’m so glad I came across this channel keep up the good work 👍🇬🇧
Another awesome video Nick. Thanks for sharing the good fitness advice. All the best to you and the family. Russ 😊👍
Yet again another great video, I'm going to have to try the back stretching out because I have that happen to me many of times picking up my kids.
Great advice nick this takes me back (oh happy days )since I now suffer with back problems so i tend to do training in the woodland and it's good for physical as well mental well being good one nick very enjoyable thanks for sharing
such a lovely dude😊
great video as usual and very helpful 👍
Thanks for the fine tips Nick! Hope this helps many people who struggle with the full movements, compounding the basic easier ways to work out prior to moving on to the full exercises.
Brilliant video and great advice re the back and chest stretches 👍👍👏👏👏👏
Love the video and tips. Back in the day I had a “marines fitness” book which I really liked. Loved this video for a more age appropriate alternative
Broke a shoulder badly in a ski crash while ago and these are exactly the arm/shoulder/chest exercises I was given here to get back again - they absolutely work. Very much enjoying the channel, C.
Thank you for the great tips, especially on injury prevention. I do fear the back pain thing now I'm approaching 40. Working in nature and landscape management my work is my workout. Farmer's fitness is a term I only recently learned about, but I guess that is what it is. It is a very functional type of fitness, I train the muscles I need by doing what I need to do. It is the stamina and endurance that gets the apprentices or other people starting in this work. The only downside is that it isn't a consistent program, the type of work changes with the seasons. For example the first day of felling trees, working chainsaws, when it gets to that time of year, leaves me with muscle aches every year. Or working an excavator for a couple of weeks noticeably depletes my fitness levels. The tips from this video will be really useful, especially in the less demanding periods at work.
Excellent video as always have a great week
HA! Similar thing happened to my back!!! Only I was sitting down, on my stairs, putting on shoes. I literally couldnt stand up for an hour. I laughed, thinking "well, this is how it ends???" The army likes to make you think you are invincible, and that, as a young grunt, you put your body though hell. Only years later do you pay that debt....doing normal things. I now see a chiro regularly, due to bad back and knees.
I have a bar but its not high enough, I think I'd knock myself out on the doorframe 🤣. No trees in my garden either. An ex boyfriend years ago had a bar in the corner on a wall. Don't know how he managed that. This summer aiming to get fitter, so thanks for all the sound advice. Cheers 👍
This speaks to me so much. Similar scenario to many out there. Back went for the first time at 37 years of age after grappling for 7 years, became a dad, training never stops but must adapt to the lack of recovery time of a younger man. Great tips. I'll add the marine pull up to my life. It's a new one for me
Great job! Keep on taking care of the body is import. I was a Quadriplegic for 7 years after an accident and worked my way back to backpacking. I never gave up and it pays off it took 1 year from Power wheelchair to backpacking south America. Never give up people can do more than that think! Now at 60+ I am slower but have not stopped. Live life its short and be free smile and Laugh it good for the sole. Just how I Personal see it You're Mileage may vary. Hugs
I am disabled mate from a really bad back, walking has helped me be functional as much as I can be and I do stretching and back popping in the morning before I start my day. Thanks for the videos :)
@Mark, I'm in the States and a disabled veteran, 58, from back and neck injuries as well - 5 herniated discs. Nothing "glorious" from combat... was whacked by a drunk driver transiting duty stations. I've been refusing surgery for years. Too much a gamble - seen too many go wrong. I fight to stay active as I can but it's difficult when the doc's don't want to give you anything proper for the pain. Do you have that problem in the UK ? Cheers !
@@baronedipiemonte3990 Dr Joe Dispenza & Jim Kwik. Research them. Don't give up!
Love this, lots of things I want to incorporate - I don't do any resistance training at the moment just hiking and exercises my physiotherapist gave me, some of which are similar to some you demonstrated around opening chest, nerves, shoulders, upper back. Thankfully I've got to 39 years old without any significant injury other than my wrist so back and knees are in good shape
That's a brillant video, thanks ! Back in the days when you were preparing for RMC, what was a typical week of training in terms of running / marching and other physical endeavours ? Thanks !
Nice one Nick, as always prevention is better than the cure. I now farm after leaving the forces in ‘92 so it really pays to maintain good mobility and strength. Osteopaths give me the fear though after a high velocity lift off resulted in removal of 2 discs and spinal fusions in my neck. Great channel 👍👍
Awesome AF, Great info & exercises. Haven't seen some of these, but will implement now. I really needed this right now. Thank You for this.
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 Thanks Nick.
I made a gym at my camping spot in the woods,it was great
Nice one...PRACTICAL full body workout..Muscles you use everyday outdoors. I'm 56 and really want to keep working my muscles to keep going. and this is what I try to do.
Hi Nick, great video again. I’ve got very unfit over the past eighteen years - kids!. I did my back in a number of years ago trying to lift a fridge freezer down two flight of stairs at our house. What a muppet. I was on Trafos for a while but finally had Twena Chinese medical massage sorted it. I use a yoga belt or the dogs lead for the stretch exercise you illustrated. I also like the thread the needle exercise and the arms crosse dover the chest sitting and curling the upper body toward the the thighs.
Nothing corrects your lifting form faster than a bad back. 🏋🏻
Ex-Army with a bad back! Take a look into whether it’s your glute medius, starting to think that’s mine after years of trying to find a solution through back work.
Only we can keep ourselves in reasonable physical condition and I pride myself that at nearly 60 I can still do 100 press ups, 50,25,25 followed by 50 dips, 30,20, I do take 30 secs out between set's, my wife is my witness.
Great vid! One small suggestion... when doing dips as you showed, having your hand position such that your fingers are pointing forward can create additional impingement on your shoulder joints. To reduce that, rotate your hands 90 degrees out so your fingers are pointed away from your body to the sides. A great guy to follow for this type of info is Jeff Cavaliere with Athlean-X. Cheers!
I could talk for hours with you on this subject and being a martyr to my back is say, keep it up, it will more than likely happen again (hopefully not). One of your best videos.
Hello Sir. Thank you for another very informative and positive video. If you ever think about putting in this sort of training regime in one of your courses, count me in. Three mile walk with the dog is waiting, have to go. Watch your family and your six, all the best from Tino, 🇩🇰🎗🏴
Quality tips, mate.
Still got it! 🤙😅 Awesome.
So good.
Great video !!
Great content as usual!
I suspect a lot of the people that watch your channel are campers/hikers. With your military background, Do you have any tips on the quickest way to build fitness for carrying pack weight over longer distances?
Hi Nick, thank you, good advice. The yoga can be beneficial too. I'd like to congratulate you for your children :)
I literally feel your pain, Nick. I have had 1 fracture in my spine since 2003, and 2 more since 2019. None of them will heal, as I have 'soft bones'. I am now registered disabled, and am in constant pain. I also have osteoporosis in my spine as well, just to rub salt in the wounds! My quality of life has been non existent for a long time, including my mental health, but since re-discovering bushcraft, and seeing a private physio, I am gradually getting my mobility back, and am learning coping mechanisms for my PTSD and anxiety, mainly through wood carving and leather work. The pain will never go, but I can get strong and mobile enough, to live a relatively normal life. This time last year I couldn't walk 50 yards without collapsing. Now I can walk a mile, with 1 short stop. There is no quick fix, you have to know your limits, and listen to your body. Something I have learned the hard way. Anyway, I'm on the mend, and staying positive. Your videos, and passion are genuinely helping me get through this very tough part of my life. So thank you for all you do for everyone. All the best. Ben.
Sciatica is awful, exercise, stretching, ice packs and ice/cold bath after exercise with ibuprofen and regular CBD oil. And eventually it is now ok. But terrified it happens again... but as you say mind cashing cheques my body can't afford. Well done for covering this topic mate.
It's like a BBC program IV herd your voice somewhere before. You should always have food it gets views you are for the devoted. well I don't have a TV. I live in the woods and for some reason love watching people in the woods doing things I do daily. Even I think I'm mad.
Good tips! 👍 edit: any tips for improving the knees?
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 thanks!
Thanks for posting was a great video.
Do you do burpees? I love them they kill you, after a workout I try to do 30 to use up any gas left in the tank.
At 65 I have slowed things waaay down😁👍
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 👍😁
I did the exact same thing with my back (including 2 days in bed practically paralysed) carrying a three-seater sofa up a spiral staircase. It was only ever going to end badly!
Good video, I need to stretch more as I find I am not as agile as I once was.
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 my problem is my head is still 16 but my body 56, not complaining every ache and pain is not from sitting on the sofa watching soap opera but instead doing something daft.
Good idea for the video works really well with your mental well being videos.
Great tips for fitness I'll have to get out and do some 😂😂😂
Brilliant. Common sense. Everyday. Everyone can do it. Why do the fitness experts have to make it all so complicated? Thank you.
Gave you a thumbs up just subscribed to your channel great video thanks for sharing blessings
What is your advice for osteoarthritis of both hips
Awesome vid as usual, just got rid of my gym membership myself mainly for money saving reasons. I tend to get my strength workouts with my little boys, they love being bicep curled and bench pressed both with a little kiss on every rep and as they get bigger I get stronger. Just recently started tabbing again and forgot how much I loved it. Take care Nick, best wished to you and your family.
Please define tabbing?
@@bethstewart1319 Switching between walking at a fast pace and jogging with weight on your back.
@@JeffTubb08 Thanks! That's a new one for me.
@@bethstewart1319 it's shorted to TAB which in military terms is a tactical advance to battle.
@@JeffTubb08 That now makes sense. Thanks.
Nothing wrong with a bit of extra timber. I lost 2 stone taking my German Shepherd for walks in all weathers. I'd be shivering on a park bench in Winter whilst he'd be chewing on a stick.
Wow, you're good 👍
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683
Thanks you 😊
How many press ups and dips do you do
I'm 51 years old and I've got pinformus syndrome at the moment so I kinda know how you feel.
Mate, I know you're passing on valuable tips (and I can wholly relate to the back worries) but all I can see is 'The Time Warp', as performed by 'The Hidden Valley Repertoire ("it's just a jump to the left..").
I had a very similar back issue. Embarrassingly it popped while I turned funny to wipe my backside. So Embarrassing. But also kinda funny. It took over a week to get back to normal.
What I like for breakfast is oatmeal with hot milk. Since it takes a few minutes to get the milk almost boiling, I’ll use that time to stay in planking position for 75 seconds each day. This way my lower back gets its daily exercise without really costing me time. Besides, the ladies also like a firm butt on a man.
This simple thing I did last year from early January on, until somewhere in August. Magically I had not had much back pain for all those months and by then I also exercised daily. So I thought it wasn’t necessary anymore. Until this February. I again got a massive back pain despite daily exercising: couldn’t tie my shoe laces, heck, I couldn’t even wipe my butt on the toilet! So I’ve started it again and I hope that it’s enough daily exercise to prevent back problems.
Lol, what does it say about me that I started grinning as soon as I saw you walking up with the water jugs 🤣
Hello from British Columbia Canada
🇨🇦👍👋♥️🌲🚵♀️🌲🧘♂️🧘♀️ stretch 😎👍
Nick, great job. I had a stroke a few weeks ago. I few there a few weeks the I pic put butt cout . Bye Nick 💪🤟😁
How to learn to climb tall trees with no side branches in reach?
David Larrat is a Canadian World Champion arm wrestler. When training he ignores the advice to over stress muscles and instead performs lots of light exercise.
Sorry have to say this: chiropractors have a poor risk to result ratio. Physio is backed by evidence and doesn't carry the risks.
Great videos, really make the outdoors accessible. Plus just relaxing and enjoyable.
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 I'll also add: the lift the legs all the way up bit on the knee press ups was really handy. I have been out of real exercise for a while as the result of a 'thing', and never had to resort to knee press ups previously. So was just lifting my feet a bit and nothing more. As a result I was grinding my knees, stupid really, but just hadn't thought to change what I was doing.
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No such thing as an “ex” Marine, brother. You’re a former Marine! Also, that thumb-on-top pull-up hand position is also used by rock climbers because it is a stronger grip (more hand surface on the rock) and even if it adds a couple pounds of pulling force, that might be enough to move you up the rock pitch. It’s not like you need that thumb on the bottom of the bar to prevent you from floating off into space 😛
Hi were are u please
I’m a gardener,for work.It covers many aspects of work,from digging,to tree felling. I eat what I want and don’t suffer from it.
In the winter,when I’m not so busy,I actually lose weight. Muscle is heavier. I don’t work so hard,in the colder,wetter months.I hibernate,like a bear.
Pay for a gym membership?
Pah!
Work,is my fitness,fitness,is my work.
Stay well,Nick,as soon,finley will have you run ragged!
Of all else fails,cycle to Chew valley lake,and go wild swimming.😉
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 🤣🤣🤣
You forgot the 12 ounce curls!