Help me find something new...and Healthy!
Watch this postI have been following this forum for some time but have never contributed (technophobia or laziness, you decide).
I am fed up of the average spin class and swimming session. I love walking but cant drive so its hard to venture to far beyond the horizon.
I cant afford sailing, like golf but its not challenging enough, and far beyond it when it comes to team sports.
Any suggestions to new activities would be brilliant and welcomed with open arms. (please note that i’m base in the UK)
TheCrep
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However over the last three years I have had a number of falls and medics can’t find a reason so not sure how long I’ll be able to continue
If you are looking for something different, visit a few CrossFit gyms in your area to see if you can find one that is friendly to the over 50 crowd.
Good Luck!
Coach Ray
Active Aging Institute
If you want something super, for me, it's Pilates, or Zumba or Zumba Gold, or an art class, or yoga, or massage.
Hope that helps.
The initial investment is quite high, although there may be finance options, but I can honestly say I have never had so much fun on a bike! 🙂
I watched and did a lot of pricing comparisons before I bought my e-bike in a sale.
If you live near to a bus stop, tram or train station,
then plan a short trip out to a nearby beauty spot.
lots of deals on pensioner pass /travel.
pick up a second hand bike.
renovate it then take it to the park where it is safer to ride. also stop at a café or pub for a spot of lunch.
If you advertise on other forums for a car driver who is willing to share the ride, you can contribute to the petrol or take a pack lunch for two as payment.
good luck.
First off we have martial arts classes in Taekwon-do and Eskrima over 50s only train - with your peer at YOUR age/fitness rate. No need to worry about keeping up with youngsters, but still having to push yourself.
Our organisation is called 2Score+ the first website is at www.2scoreplus.org
Let me know what you think.