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A group focused on motivating all members to GOYA= "Get off Your A@#'s" and exercise to help maintain a spiritually fit body and mind.. All are welcome regardless of ones affiliation, however the emphasis is on motivation and education in regards to exercise and nutrition. Have fun and GOYA!

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donttread 05/12/2012

Or embracing my ADD:
I've always run hot and cold on hobbies, including exercise. Go like hell for two weeks and then on to something else.
But now I use variety of exercise, hobbies, home improvement to consistently exercise and work muscle groups. I'll never be that guy is all about golf or running or hunting 24/7 but now I can be all about those things when it makes sense to be .
For example this month so far my exercise includes gardening, digging holes for footers, walking the golf course, running, scouting hunting land, kettle bell and other strength routines, wii , martial arts workouts and even running stairs. Before long I'll add swimming, putting on a roof , kayaking and a high peak to the mix. Somehow the craziness all makes sense now.

Mandoman 05/12/2012

Makes perfect sense to me.

deleted_user 05/12/2012

I think that this is the best way to keep yourself interested in activity. It also keeps you from beating yourself up too badly by consistently using the same muscle groups over and over. When I was younger, I used to focus on one specific exercise, but some of that was because I was trying to excel. Now, when the weather is good, I'll run, take a bike ride, kayak, and ride horses all in the same week. Throw in some chores with that, like cutting the grass and fixing fence-lines, and it's a good overall workout.

There are still occasions when I like to pick up a challenge, such as a road race or horse show. For those, there is a brief period of intense focus on one event.......but I'm always glad to go back to my variety after it ends.

donttread 05/12/2012

Exactly, once the progress became marginal I was bored

onetoomany 05/12/2012

DT~ I think it is great to do MANY different things, that way you don't get bored and you keep moving.

I know I tend to get stuck in doing the same stuff week after week and then I get so bored I don't want to exercise at all.

I also realize now that physical work is exercise too! Like when I super clean my house or wash the car.

Just gotta keep that butt of mine moving!!

donttread 05/13/2012

I utilize home improvement as exercise all the time, it serves two purposes.

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