Toneing It Down

[delta1]

Well, I just got back from the doctor. It looks like I'm going to have to re-evaluate my training plan and tone things down a bit (a lot, actually). Arthritus, old injuries, and generally just getting older. He says that keeping active is good, and doing martial arts is ok, but I just can't keep going at it like I am without doing some major, permanent dammage.

 

So, all you that are still young enough to really get in there and work and learn yopur arts, don't waste this time. And take care of yourself also. There will probably come a time when you won't be able to train as much as you want. But he did say I'm in far better shape than most people my age, other than the obviouse problems. So by all means, stay with the arts.

 

Oh, most of the problems are from things not related to my training, but doing some things aggravates them.

[SaiFightsMS]

I too have passed that point. I think you might want to look for Bob McMahans site. He has done some work with his students in the area of adjusting training for the natural aging process.

[delta1]

Thanks, Sai. I'll do a search. I'm a little too disgusted to do much else right now any how. (Snivel, boo-hoo. I'll get over it sooner or later).

[delta1]

Now there's a sign for you! I went to Mamma and typed in 'Bob McMahan', and I got a bunch of obituaries! Just great!

 

Ah, well... long as I can laugh about it, I'm still alive, right?

[aefibird]

So, all you that are still young enough to really get in there and work and learn your arts, don't waste this time. And take care of yourself also. There will probably come a time when you won't be able to train as much as you want. But he did say I'm in far better shape than most people my age, other than the obvious problems. So by all means, stay with the arts.

 

Good advice Delta (as always!)

 

Sorry to hear that you're gonna have to tone down your training. At least you do still get to train, though. I know it's not much of a comfort, but...

[delta1]

Thanks, aefi. I do still get to train, and I did a light workout today even, though I can't push it too much yet. The doc said my overall fitness and flexability are important plusses in the healing process, though I'm loosing both rapidly. It's frustrating. But then, on the other hand, it's my own dang fault for getting carried away and not having the sense to stop when I recognized the danger signs. Sometimes I get carried away with the attitude in my byline and don't consider that, from time to time, you have to pull in early for some repairs and preventive maintenance! Life's not a race to the junk heap either!

[SaiFightsMS]

Here is the link to his club's site.

 

http://www.aka.com.au/

[Dijita]

Delta1, that's good advice to hear from you. Honestly I had no clue that you were getting "old".. you're attitude is that of someone young and full of energy.

 

I'm still young at 23. I remember as I was growing up being told by my teachers, my parents that I should take care of myself otherwise it will effect me when I am older. They said this because I was always into physicly demanding sports, especially sports like downhill mountain biking... and I always had to be forced to see the doctor when I broke a bone or got any other type of injury.

 

At 23 I already feel the effects of my ignorance when I was younger. For example I broke my wrist years ago (I never went to the doctor for 3 weeks), and now especially when it is colder my wrist can get really sore and sometimes swell. Same with my shoulder seperation, though I did go to the doctor and was never recommended physio, still gives me a lot of strain and pain 2 years later.

 

It is definately good advice to take care of yourself when you are younger.

 

It sucks that you have to slow down... but try not to get down about it. There are so many other aspects of the arts that you can develop even further.

[delta1]

Thanx, Sai. It's in my favorites list, and I'll look through it a little later.

[delta1]

Dijita, I'm 51. I just sound younger because I never developed any common sense!

 

I was told to take care of myself when I was younger too. Things like "Never get involved in sports that require you to wear armoured underwear." But, like all young people, I thought I was invinceable. Believe me, all the injuries you get now, you will feel later on in life. But you can generally learn to deal with it. Problem is, some things really hang with you and limmit what you can do. Other things, if not given proper care, can result in other injuries secondary to the original. I once ripped my hamstring form butt to knee doing a hard reverse roundhouse kick to my opponents solar plex. The physical therapist told me it was probably due to an old leg injury that was not properly cared for.

 

But, I look around and see the condition a lot of people my age are in, and I don't have it that bad. And I ain't done yet! So, I'd say stay with it, train hard, but use a little (un)common sense.