52 sats \ 12 replies \ @Aardvark 3 Nov \ on: Tell me your dreams and goals for 2025 ideasfromtheedge
2025 is the year I hit a 300lb bench press. I'm Getting close, there's even a possibility I hit it this year, but probably not.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 4 Nov
300?!
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31 sats \ 6 replies \ @jk_14 3 Nov
2025 is the year I hit a 300lb bench press. I'm Getting close, there's even a possibility I hit it this year, but probably not.
Ok, 2025 is the year I swim 2500m below 40 minutes with heartbeat below 150 ;)
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21 sats \ 3 replies \ @bief57 OP 3 Nov
wow that's amazing, swimming is one of my favorite activities, but I can't even do a third of what you say. Seriously, how do they have that motivation and perseverance to do physical activities? I just procrastinate.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @jk_14 3 Nov
I unsuccessfully tried to find on Google which famous socker goalkeeper from the old days, when he was over 40 and still was a goalkeeper of the national team, just because he was still better than other young goalkeepers - and asked by journalist what is his secret, I remember he replied like this:
"Training is like a drug."
I can confirm, and I am older than he was then ;)
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Aardvark 3 Nov
I'm 43. I started lifting when I was 38. I agree, once I started seeing the improvements, all I wanted to do is push further and further.
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @jk_14 3 Nov
P.S. probably it was one of them:
"Known for his work-rate in training, dedication, and discipline as a footballer" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dino_Zoff or "Known for his work-rate, mentality, discipline in training, and physical conditioning" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Shilton
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Aardvark 3 Nov
I look like a wounded animal in the water lol. Swimming is definitely not my strong suit.
Good for you though! I really hope you get it. There's nothing like hitting a new milestone!
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31 sats \ 0 replies \ @bief57 OP 3 Nov
LOL this comment made me laugh so hard "I look like a wounded animal in the water". Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, that's great.
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0 sats \ 3 replies \ @bief57 OP 3 Nov
OMG that's too much, you must have worked very hard to get to those levels, it's not easy at all. I like your positive and persevering attitude. You're going to make it!
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Aardvark 3 Nov
I've been lifting pretty consistently for just under 5 years. If you just stick with it, you get stronger. It's been pretty fun.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @bief57 OP 3 Nov
How do you manage to maintain motivation and perseverance? I can't manage to have that discipline.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Aardvark 3 Nov
It only takes about 2 or 3 months of motivation, because at a certain point it just becomes routine. At this point it's just what I do. I remember hating working out when I first started, but now I genuinely enjoy it. I'm a big nerd too, so I have years worth of spreadsheets, I've tracked my progress from the beginning.
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