[pianotech] O.T. What do you do to keep fit?

[John Ross]

I do nothing to keep fit, 71 and counting. 
Just did 4 pianos this morning.
No pain to speak of, maybe a little bit in the knees.
I am lucky that I have no major problems, I just stay my overweight self.
I think it has a lot to do with your genes.
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pmc033 at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] O.T. What do you do to keep fit?


As long as this is OT, I'll jump in.  Duaine, the fact is, you don't need
to strenuously exercise to lose weight.  In fact, it's counterproductive. 
Or to "target" certain areas, like the abdomen by doing situps, etc.  Brisk
walking and light eating habits with proper diet is more effective.  If you
exercise strenuously, your body doesn't burn fat, but carbohydrates.  Age
also plays a factor, in that metabolism slows down.  You don't have to go
on "Biggest Loser" to lose weight.  
I started hiking with friends once a month  a few years ago, and actually
gained weight.  I had to go on a diet to get some of it off.  When I'd get
home, I'd eat a lot ('cause I'd be hungry), gain back at least as much
weight as I might have lost by hiking.  
I do wish I was in as good a shape above the waist as I am below it.  

"And now, back to our regularly scheduled program..."

Paul McCloud
San Diego


> [Original Message]
> From: Duaine & Laura Hechler <dahechler at att.net>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 11/30/2009 7:08:22 AM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] O.T. What do you do to keep fit?
>
> Can we please change the subject ?
>
> Because, none of you, realize how *depressing* this subject is to those
> of us who have severe asthma.
>
> I had asthma so bad as a adolescent that I hated gym class and
> especially wrestling. I would be pinned before I knew what happened. In
> high school, when it came time for the - stupid - mile run (4 laps of
> the track) - I made *one* and was done.
>
> Oh, BTW, doctors were (and still are) ABSOLUTELY NO HELP !!!
>
> It wasn't till I was about 50 and my son was in Boy Scouts that I found
> out exactly what I had.
>
> It's called *exercise induced asthma.
>
> *Oh, BTW, I have tried everything on the market and prescription and
> NOTHING helps and I will have it till I DIE.
>
> Thank you, Duaine
>
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> Duaine Hechler
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