Pedro Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Maybe consider getting a heavy motorcycle. Something tall too, so that you drop it when off tarmac and then takes some effort to lift up. Now that’s a man’s workout. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 38 minutes ago, XTreme said: My knees are the problem! I've got stretched MCL's in both of them so any walking other than a short distance gives me grief! Personally I can't see how cycling is going to be any easier than walking. Like @Pedro said, just take a gentle stroll to the shop/park/DBM's clubhouse to start off with 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Pedro said: Starting to ride a bicycle at 70 is going to properly hurt! Good 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 40 minutes ago, Pedro said: Maybe consider getting a heavy motorcycle. Something tall too, so that you drop it when off tarmac and then takes some effort to lift up. Now that’s a man’s workout. Which will really do my Hernia a lot of good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 A static exercise bike would be MUCH better than riding on the road where you can't control the starts, stops or inclines. You also can't control the weather and I don't see you out on the road in all conditions to get that 10 mins exercise done everyday.. too hot.. too cold.. too rainy. At home you can place the machine in front of the aircon. Happy days. Cycling on a static exercise bike is a hell of lot easier on the knees than walking. Walking involves impact which is what sets off knee pain. Cycling is non-impact and builds up the muscle around the knee, ultimately helping reduce pain in the long run. The compressive forces of walking downhill are usually the finisher for age related knee problems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 27 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: A static exercise bike would be MUCH better than riding on the road where you can't control the starts, stops or inclines. You also can't control the weather and I don't see you out on the road in all conditions to get that 10 mins exercise done everyday.. too hot.. too cold.. too rainy. At home you can place the machine in front of the aircon. Happy days. Cycling on a static exercise bike is a hell of lot easier on the knees than walking. Walking involves impact which is what sets off knee pain. Cycling is non-impact and builds up the muscle around the knee, ultimately helping reduce pain in the long run. The compressive forces of walking downhill are usually the finisher for age related knee problems. So a static would be better then? I'll have to check some of them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, XTreme said: So a static would be better then? I'll have to check some of them out! every time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, XTreme said: So a static would be better then? I'll have to check some of them out! Yep. If anyone has knee issues that is what a surgeon would recommend. There are usually stacks of them available second hand on places like eBay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 No update from @Marcel since Friday? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 5 hours ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: The compressive forces of walking downhill are usually the finisher for age related knee problems. That explains the aggro I get when walking down through the woods 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 Just now, boboneleg said: That explains the aggro I get when walking down through the woods It's near always downhill that does it. You can try shortening your gait when going downhill. Smaller steps can reduce the pressure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: It's near always downhill that does it. You can try shortening your gait when going downhill. Smaller steps can reduce the pressure. I'm more sort of concentrating on staying upright 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 11 hours ago, XTreme said: My ass mainly I'd have thought......those seats look brutal! And I can't do anything till I get the Hernia repaired! do fuck all ... your 70, your entitled to the odd ailment , just crack on as you are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 14 hours ago, XTreme said: No update from @Marcel since Friday? Flounced because he didn’t win BOTM. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Speaking of wonky donkeys @Saul’s been a bit quiet and where’s @Tango? I think we are entering the phase when we need to contact social services if someone doesn’t check in 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 15 hours ago, XTreme said: No update from @Marcel since Friday? Rough weekend....doing better..was able to keep down a proper meal last night ...wasn't able to pretty well eat since last Tuesday ..feel well enough to go back to work this morning so....see how it goes.. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Buckster said: Flounced because he didn’t win BOTM. I didn't even vote...what a shame.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, Marcel said: Rough weekend....doing better..was able to keep down a proper meal last night ...wasn't able to pretty well eat since last Tuesday ..feel well enough to go back to work this morning so....see how it goes.. Glad you’re feeling better now, sounds like it’s been a rough one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Marcel said: Rough weekend....doing better..was able to keep down a proper meal last night ...wasn't able to pretty well eat since last Tuesday ..feel well enough to go back to work this morning so....see how it goes.. Best wishes for a quick recovery Marcel! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 6 hours ago, Marcel said: Rough weekend....doing better..was able to keep down a proper meal last night ...wasn't able to pretty well eat since last Tuesday ..feel well enough to go back to work this morning so....see how it goes.. what happened to your superior genes then .... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Six30 said: what happened to your superior genes then .... Sounds like he's been flushing them down the toilet the last few days so none left 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Sounds like he's been flushing them down the toilet the last few days so none left probably caught something of that moose he found and bummed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, Six30 said: probably caught something of that moose he found and bummed Good point! Nothing good ever came from fucking a dead moose! I heard the Doctors said to him......"Sorry to tell you Marcel but it appears that you're now suffering from brain damage". And he told them......"What you talking about.......my brain has been like that well before I came in here". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Have exchanged on my sons apartment, due to complete on Thursday Feels weird, on one hand it's exciting and I'm really happy for them getting their first proper place and on the other I'm really not because this is probably our last summer all at home together. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Have exchanged on my sons apartment, due to complete on Thursday Feels weird, on one hand it's exciting and I'm really happy for them getting their first proper place and on the other I'm really not because this is probably our last summer all at home together. Getting broody? Well that ship has sailed for you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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