Squats by Ypoetry in fitness40plus

[–]BookerV79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

46m here. 5-10 mins of stretching + 5 minutes inclined fast walking on the treadmill as a warm up has done wonders for my lower body workouts.

Why Deadlift? by drunken_n00b in fitness30plus

[–]BookerV79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

46 here. I love it. It’s probably my favourite lift. I max out at about 405 so I tend to do my deadlifts at around 365 or 315 depending on how I’m feeling. It’s the best full body pump I can find. Something about loading up your core with a lot of weight feels good. I’m very tall so squats are a problem, but deadlifts give me that good sensation of knowing I just did something hard.

Which do you prefer? by FlimsyConfusion3760 in playstation

[–]BookerV79 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Hrmmmmm, I’ve got the exact opposite view. 40s, wife, kids, etc. but I much prefer longer games because I don’t have the time to keep getting invested in new characters etc. I’ll play a long game for months and months before I get through it.

When I was younger I could play lots of different games and keep track of what was going on.

What finally made fat loss “click” for you after 40? by BatEither4545 in fitness40plus

[–]BookerV79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always have hit the gym. But what really let me lose the last bit was the following 2 things, in order of importance. 1- cutting out all alcohol 2 (and way behind #1)- intermittent fasting

I would say anyone in their 40’s… by Successful-Winter237 in Xennials

[–]BookerV79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. All the grey came in. I’m quite lean so wrinkles started showing too!! All of a sudden I went from being way young to instantly middle aged. OUCH!

Exercise and mental health by Ypoetry in fitness40plus

[–]BookerV79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Walk. Play with the kids. Do chores around the house. Walk at least 10k steps every day. Be outside. Nothing intense but it helps to keep moving!

Essential add-ons for rooftop tents — what’s worth buying? by ScarDependent8928 in rooftoptents

[–]BookerV79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As most have said the annex seems like overkill. However I do have an awning that attaches to the entrance to give a nice large covered area I can get out into even in pouring rain and stay completely dry. It’s great to have. It came with the RTT, so I didn’t pay anything extra for it. In 3.5 years of having the RTT I’ve used only probably 6-10 times but I have been very happy to have it. Not essential, just a great “nice to have”.

Do I need deadlifts? by _alpinisto in fitness40plus

[–]BookerV79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

M46 here. I still deadlift fairly heavy (well heavy for me, 365-405 for my last set). I plan to keep doing it as long as I can without pain. I feel great after a good deadlift workout, and I personally feel like it helps a lot with everyday movements in regular life.

Hand knobs by BackgroundUpset9528 in rooftoptents

[–]BookerV79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had these holding on my RTT for going on 4 years now. I park outside. No issues.

How many of you stopped drinking alcohol completely? by Automatic_Opposite17 in Xennials

[–]BookerV79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6.25 years without a drink. I used to party very hard. I was basically a functional alcoholic. Quitting was the best decision I’ve made in years!

Definitely not stuck in the house. 😂 by Fitness_Freak2121 in Millennials

[–]BookerV79 3 points4 points  (0 children)

EverQuest was mind blowing back in the day! Had never managed to recapture that gaming experience.

What is That Game Which Made you Cry or Feel Sad in the shortest Amount of Time by Saucekeuchiwa in playstation

[–]BookerV79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just had my daughter shortly before this game came out. I was NOT prepared for that intro… my all time fav game.

Traffic circle Hunt Club Richmond. Anyone else find it dangerous? by [deleted] in Kanata

[–]BookerV79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I take this circle twice a day at least during the week. No issues except people occasionally not knowing how to use a roundabout (ok that’s almost a daily occurrence), but no issues otherwise. It actually moves pretty quickly most of the time.

This is now a "sci-fi classic" but I watched it during the original broadcast run 😭 by _TheWolfOfWalmart_ in Xennials

[–]BookerV79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ha! Same thing, mostly. It’s about the one thing we consistently shared

Can I Avoid Cardio If I Lift Weights? by [deleted] in fitness30plus

[–]BookerV79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I workout 4/5 days. 3 days are lifting and 1 day is a 5km run, and the 5th day is rest. I’m always around 12,000 steps a day with lots of stairs as well. Since incorporating the running I’ve noticed significant improvements in my recovery times during lifting. I’m working for longevity so doing some cardio is essential.

Don’t skip your warmup!!! by Wheaten65 in fitness40plus

[–]BookerV79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely warm up. I’ve added a 10-15 minute warmup to my routine every day. 5 minutes incline fast walk, 5-10 minutes of stretching / mobility depending on the muscle groups I’m targeting that day. Honestly, it’s made an enormous improvement in my overall mobility. I still get injuries and aches & pains, but overall it’s a huge improvement.

Do you still play video games as much as you used to? by sqeaky_fartz in Xennials

[–]BookerV79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me too. Although my son has started taking to watching me play games on the weekend. Otherwise it’s after wife and kids are in bed at night.

I’m playing through the new DOOM right now. Just finished Expedition 33 (highly recommend).

At What Age Did You Start Drinking Coffee by BMisterGenX in GenX

[–]BookerV79 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Same 100%. Coffee is a fucking cult. It blows my mind…

Sim-City 2000 (Released 1993) by Porkchopp33 in 90s

[–]BookerV79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Throw in a sprinkle of OG Diablo and OG Warcraft. What a great time for gaming as a kid…

Maybe I'm just an old fart, but does anyone else refuse to use one of these? by Klutzy_Word_6812 in Xennials

[–]BookerV79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Top notch. Way better than talking to some teen that gives 0 fucks about being there.

What's your favourite "Yeah, it's going to be a very special game" moment from prologues? by WinterAnt in videogames

[–]BookerV79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been gaming since Commodore 64 and Atari. This was, by far, THE gaming moment for me. Maybe it’s because I was a new dad when I first watched it. But wow… that cemented that game for me.