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WAYNE CHRISTENSEN's avatar

Just checking. If I do absolutely nothing by way of exercise save bringing a glass of wine to my parched lips, is it possible I'm still doing too much exercise?

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Don Akchin's avatar

Quite possible. For years my only regular exercise was the forklift.

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Michelle S's avatar

What Charles said! Keep moving is key! Fantastic read and as always, entertaining!☺️

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Don Akchin's avatar

Thank you!

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Elizabeth Leik's avatar

This is great! Makes me feel good about lying around yesterday.

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Don Akchin's avatar

"Whenever I am overcome by the urge to exercise, I lie down until it passes." Or something like that.

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Charles Rammelkamp's avatar

So true! From plantar fasciitis to carpal tunnel I've discovered you can overdo it!

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Don Akchin's avatar

Hence my lifelong campaign to avoid athletic injuries by avoiding athletics.

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Amy's avatar

As always, so well written and clever! 🤣

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Don Akchin's avatar

Thanks!

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Patricia Berman's avatar

Great article Don, clever and very funny. I will add that the recommendations from cardiologists I work with are 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week. Meaning you are exercising in your target heart range. Good discussion to have with your cardiologist !

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Don Akchin's avatar

Good suggestion. Thank you.

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

Sounds about right. Impressed that you're on the bike for 48 minutes six days a week. I am not that person but we all have to find our way amidst the demands of the body, the soul, the family, and the bottom line. Don't you sometimes wish you had more time to do not much of anything?

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Don Akchin's avatar

I do indeed. And I have more of it now than ever.

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Charles Rammelkamp's avatar

And maybe Herschel Walker got hit one too many times in the head...?

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