what little thing changed your life in 2021?

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ponyo

Lifer
Feb 14, 2002
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I got that Concept2 rower, a stationary bike mount too, but only use them in inclement weather. My go-to workout is skating a smooth street up and back (11 times) for a 10 mile total workout (with heart rate monitor on). The rower's more painful than skating. I just got seat cushions for it but figure skating's still number one, weather permitting!

For little thing: The jabs.
Your body and muscles are used to skating because you've been doing it so long. It's good to try different exercises to keep things fresh and to break the normal routine. I find biking and rowing difficult since both are new to me. But I'm enjoying the challenge and learning to appreciate the uncomfortable feeling of pushing my current body to its limits. I am getting stronger and better and that's my goal.
 
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Kaido

Elite Member & Kitchen Overlord
Feb 14, 2004
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Thanks for those although my issue is disk related. Sleeping is fine as is sitting (mostly) so its more about strengthening my core while avoiding inflammation of the nerve and then relaxing\recovering the core muscles after exercising so they can handle the compression and movement instead of my spine

Its only been a week for me and 3 weeks for my wife so we'll see how it goes but its already a bit easier to use than going to a gym now that the cold\snowy months have arrived in MI. Our break even point is ~2 years now that we're not paying gym membership fees (Our gym is closing this month anyway)

Ouch, my friend just had disk surgery...not fun...
 

olds

Elite Member
Mar 3, 2000
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Retired (12/29/20 actually) then moved from California to Ohio and bought a house.
 
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olds

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Mar 3, 2000
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Not exactly small.... but I bought 40 acres of off grid land. Have not developed it yet but I plan to at least start this summer. Goal is to have it as a backup place to live in case I lose my job as there is basically no bills to worry about, but also actually move there regardless eventually. Still feels life changing knowing I own this land now though. Like the thought that I can just go there and start building any time is pretty cool. All the trees, or rocks or anything on it, it's mine!

Unabomber to be.
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vi edit

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Oct 28, 1999
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First time in almost 25 years that my wife and I have not had two cars. She is a full time bike commuter and I'm now 100% WFH. Feels weird man.