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Being in shape (or out of shape) is something that is very noticeable to me. I find it both very relaxing and also incredibly helpful on musky trips.
Like many humans, I find it hardest to consistently motivate. Friends and family are very useful. I have to organize it this way:
1. Sports - They don’t feel like a workout to me. We have a crew of 50 y/o former hockey guys and organize a weekly skate. What a great time. Once a week does wonders in keeping a basic level of fitness. Some of our boys skate too.
2. Events - We also schedule a backcountry ski trip and wilderness elk hunt every year. Both are physically challenging, and exercise just becomes a necessary part of getting ready in advance of the next trip on the calendar. Musky trips too.
3. Home Gym - Quite a few years back, I bought a set of dumbbell weights and a bench and put them in the basement. Next a treadmill. Just 15 minutes down there at half time or right before bed really helps. My wife and kids often join me. Having an in-house option takes away the “too busy today” or “its snowing” excuses.
For me, the routine became far less important than forcing myself to just do a little something on a regular basis. Weights / cardio / core... I just mix it up. Its surprising how little perceived effort it takes when organized around things you love to do.
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Location: Ashland WI | JHC - 12/30/2020 8:51 AM
Not trying to be too serious here!
Being in shape (or out of shape) is something that is very noticeable to me. I find it both very relaxing and also incredibly helpful on musky trips.
Like many humans, I find it hardest to consistently motivate. Friends and family are very useful. I have to organize it this way:
1. Sports - They don’t feel like a workout to me. We have a crew of 50 y/o former hockey guys and organize a weekly skate. What a great time. Once a week does wonders in keeping a basic level of fitness. Some of our boys skate too.
2. Events - We also schedule a backcountry ski trip and wilderness elk hunt every year. Both are physically challenging, and exercise just becomes a necessary part of getting ready in advance of the next trip on the calendar. Musky trips too.
3. Home Gym - Quite a few years back, I bought a set of dumbbell weights and a bench and put them in the basement. Next a treadmill. Just 15 minutes down there at half time or right before bed really helps. My wife and kids often join me. Having an in-house option takes away the “too busy today” or “its snowing” excuses.
For me, the routine became far less important than forcing myself to just do a little something on a regular basis. Weights / cardio / core... I just mix it up. Its surprising how little perceived effort it takes when organized around things you love to do.
Good luck!
I agree 100% with your take on this. So many people think that "fitness" is an "all or nothing" approach. They feel if they don't have the time/energy to put in an hour a day, every day, its not worth doing anything at all. Yet if you compared the benefits (vs nothing at all) of a simple 15-20 minute resistance band regimen 3 times a week, and a simple walk for 2-3 times a week, the difference is outstanding.
Everyone is capable of purchasing a $25-$50 set of resistance bands and going on walks.
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Location: Chisholm, MN | I definitely agree with you guys. I work out pretty hard all winter and taper off in the summer. I do it because I want to fish harder and not be crippled when I'm old. We built up a home gym when the shiz hit the fan last winter, but I prefer going to the gym. I find it hard to get a good workout in when I know the couch and TV are waiting for me downstairs! At least when I make it to the real gym, I know I'm there already so I might as well get a good session in. |
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Location: oswego, il | I agree, have a weight set and treadmill. I will also add stretching as an important exercise. Ledo's resistance band idea is interesting as well I bought this one will give it a try.
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| I think Ledo nailed it. You don't need to workout every day, but you need to do something a few days a week, every week. Both cardio and strength.
I do walk 45minutes to an hour just about every day, but I am retired and have time, plus I really like to eat ;>). But when working, I did cardio at least three days a week and strength training 2-3 days a week. With a desk job I needed that to do just about anything, not just fishing. Now I have more time, but also as you get old, you have the added issue of losing muscle mass as part of the aging process.
Starting in January, I change/add to my strength training regime things that help musky fishing, like tricep cable exercises, hammer curls for forearms and some side to side core exercises. I will be 70 when the next season rolls around and I can still fish as long as I choose to fish.
Ledo's resistance band routine is a very good workout. There is a woman in her 30s at the YMCA I belong to and she was a college pole vaulter who still competes in masters events. She uses bands for part of her workout. Pound for pound, she might be the strongest person at the YMCA. |
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Location: Chisholm, MN | North of 8 - 12/30/2020 3:37 PM
I think Ledo nailed it. You don't need to workout every day, but you need to do something a few days a week, every week. Both cardio and strength.
I do walk 45minutes to an hour just about every day, but I am retired and have time, plus I really like to eat ;>). But when working, I did cardio at least three days a week and strength training 2-3 days a week. With a desk job I needed that to do just about anything, not just fishing. Now I have more time, but also as you get old, you have the added issue of losing muscle mass as part of the aging process.
Starting in January, I change/add to my strength training regime things that help musky fishing, like tricep cable exercises, hammer curls for forearms and some side to side core exercises. I will be 70 when the next season rolls around and I can still fish as long as I choose to fish.
Ledo's resistance band routine is a very good workout. There is a woman in her 30s at the YMCA I belong to and she was a college pole vaulter who still competes in masters events. She uses bands for part of her workout. Pound for pound, she might be the strongest person at the YMCA.
This is what I’m striving for! In 35 years I’ll be 70 and I want to be fishing just as hard by then.
Bands are great. They work the muscle differently than weights by not allowing you to use momentum, which is cheating.. They aren’t the answer to becoming Arnold Schwarzenegger but for the person that just wants to be healthy it’s a great alternative. My wife is a personal trainer and developed virtual home workouts that can be done entirely with bands. It’s a great workout for just about anybody. I still prefer weights but to each their own. |
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| I spend a fair amount of time in the gym. Not so much lately with all the closures. I enjoy wearing Muskie clothing at the local gym. It has struck up some pretty awesome conversation. I don't live in a high traffic Muskie area so it usually involves some Bass, Walleye or Catfish guys who just want to talk fishing or electronics.
I go out of my way to not socialize with people at the gym but I welcome any type of fishing talk and love getting to know people with the fishing connection (regardless of what species we chase). Working out and gym time definitely provide a hobby in the long winter months and putting out the flag has struck up some fun conversations and helped meet some buddies as well. |
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| I am 70 and retired 5 years ago. Instead of focusing on work 24/7 I can now focus on myself and family. At least 3 times a year I can enjoy 7 to 10 days of hard core musky fishing trips. I have found lifting free weights ( lighter weights with a lot of reps) and a rowing machine has been the best workout for fishing. I focus on core muscles, shoulders, back and arms. I can hang in there casting large baits and keeping up with my younger sons and grandsons. |
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| I am not a professional in this field, and I can't help you with a proper answer to your question. I used to work out at the gym for about one year. Because of my trauma, I decided to give up lifting weights and moved to CrossFit. It is the best thing to do if you want to lose weight. |
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| The best thing to do if you want to lose weight is watch what you put in your mouth. All the gym work in the world will never out train a bad diet. Calories in < calories out. It really doesn't get much simpler then that. I won't comment on Crossfit lol. |
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