Spearmint Rhino
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Yoga can be great for that too depending on the ‘scenery’
Getting Older and Stiffer
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swoopster
Politally incorrect
I am one of those guys 70+ yo and playing twice a week. Our local rink has noon drop in hockey from 12 to 2 every week day, so on Tuesday there is a good group of retired guys who show up. On Friday, some of us better older players skate with much better and younger players, and we have a ball. We are respected as legends and locker room camraderie and joking is great. I cruise when I want, play no defense and occasionally make the beautiful move or pass... all for $8 dollars.
F going out and coming home after midnight, playing with clowns who can't wrap their pinheads around "rec hockey" and the cost is less and the ice time longer.... win win win!
Keep playing and remember.... it's supposed to be fun and make you feel like a kid again!
F going out and coming home after midnight, playing with clowns who can't wrap their pinheads around "rec hockey" and the cost is less and the ice time longer.... win win win!
Keep playing and remember.... it's supposed to be fun and make you feel like a kid again!
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This is wonderful and absolutely where I hope to be in 20 years. I skate every Sunday morning with a great group of guys... but it costs a $20 spot. Well worth it!
Malaka
you know, **** it, let’s just not think so much
Check out the ready state on YouTube or download their app. Try their warmups and protocols. Do Pilates, and check out yoga from a PT like Dr Arielle Foster(regular yoga programs poor mechanics). Absolutely seek help from licensed professionals and not anecdotes off the Internet, take care of yourself and stay on top of maintenance.
37 here - I found the most difference with losing 15 pounds from my normal weight (I'm 6'1 so that amount probably less if you are shorter) and like others have said doing yoga.
I wasn't serious about it either - the wife and I would just choose a 30-60 min random youtube video
I wasn't serious about it either - the wife and I would just choose a 30-60 min random youtube video
Yukon Joe
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I'd really like to go to a trainer one time and say "please give me a 15-30 minute workout I can do at home that will help make me a better hockey player".
Because I ordinarily hate doing just static exercise at home or in a gym (much rather be playing a game like hockey) but maybe I can fool myself into actually doing it if I think it'll improve my game.
Because I ordinarily hate doing just static exercise at home or in a gym (much rather be playing a game like hockey) but maybe I can fool myself into actually doing it if I think it'll improve my game.
KingsHockey24
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"Women weaken legs." ~ Mickey GoldmillHave intercourse before you head out to the arena.
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I felt my first "dip" at 39... second one at 50. It's frustrating but you'll adapt.
Nathaniel
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It is not even that I don't want to take people on anymore. Its like my mind just stops me from doing so. Like it knows my body. Frustrating for sure
Yeah, I used to be full of piss and vinegar and fought often in junior. Now I just don’t have that dog in me anymore. The dog inside of me now is a golden retriever. Not scared at all, just indifferent mostly.
I’m not going to let anyone bully me out there but getting in a fight every game isn’t something I’ll ever do again on purpose.
Reverend Mayhem
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I’m a shorter guy but I wouldn’t say I back down from shit
I’ve played and scrummed and almost fought guys 7-8 inches over me and 50-100 pounds heavier. But my dog is getting tired as well. I’ve lost shoulder mobility and knee mobility in my right side.
It’s just sad to hit that wall at 31 but I didn’t take care of myself off the rink either. But I was never that much of an athlete anyways. Just one competitive MF.
I learned to ice skate proper at like 18 and am self-taught.
My question is can I force my knees to bend if I play lower to the ice? I feel like I’ve at least gotten more economical with my energy this way but it takes a heavy toll.
I’ve played and scrummed and almost fought guys 7-8 inches over me and 50-100 pounds heavier. But my dog is getting tired as well. I’ve lost shoulder mobility and knee mobility in my right side.
It’s just sad to hit that wall at 31 but I didn’t take care of myself off the rink either. But I was never that much of an athlete anyways. Just one competitive MF.
I learned to ice skate proper at like 18 and am self-taught.
My question is can I force my knees to bend if I play lower to the ice? I feel like I’ve at least gotten more economical with my energy this way but it takes a heavy toll.
there's no tricks. You're getting old. I first noticed it around 33 years old, that was the first time I felt like I lost a step. Every few years you feel like you lost another step until eventually there are no more steps to lose.
Also playing full contact at 35 is just plain idiotic. You're basically asking for injuries and a shortened mens league career.
yep, you can still play orgainzed rat with young guys as long as the young guys have old man respect.
shoeshine boy
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they say that there are 2 major cliffs in ageing. 40 and 60. stuff starts to hurt that didnt used to and you don't recover as quickly.
I recommend stretching everyday. I do about 15-20 minutes of gentle stretching every night. about 80% of the stretches are for hips and groin.
also, start seeing a massage therapist once a month.
I recommend stretching everyday. I do about 15-20 minutes of gentle stretching every night. about 80% of the stretches are for hips and groin.
also, start seeing a massage therapist once a month.
Originally, I was doing a lot of free weights and doing your typical gym bro chest and arms to try to gain a little muscle mass back. Probably lifting heavier than I should have been too.
Since getting a personal trainer, I’ve been working on a lot of cardio, stretching and a proper cooldown. It’s much more focused and efficient than me winging it honestly and I’m busy so I have more time now that I’m not planning workouts. He swears in yoga too and I’ve almost got my courage up enough to try hot yoga with my wife but not quite. I’m doing minimal free weights now, mostly all machine stuff and cardio.
I probably should have mentioned my primary goal is not really ice hockey performance, it’s mostly just to be agile and athletic again. I want to live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy myself. I spent so many years being fat and lazy, it took a toll on my life and took me out of many things I enjoyed. Even just something like snowmobiling in the mountains takes a lot of fitness and I was going less and less. I feel like I’ve taken my life back and my competitive nature has me competing with myself to get better. It just happens to be my on ice performance is the easiest way to measure it.
If I never played again tomorrow, it would have been worth it because I wasn’t playing at all.
It’s only a couple of years. This is my second season, I’ll probably play my last next year but I still haven’t decided if I’m going to play another at all yet. I’ve accomplished my mission and it cuts into snowmobile season. Two bad seasons gave me lots of time to play hockey but a good one would limit it.
I regret nothing. It was awesome to get back into playing shape and prove something to myself. It’s also a massive rush playing in front of a bunch of screaming fans. Also glad my wife got to see me play and cheer for me, that was cool. I forgot what it felt like honestly. I’m still an effective player but I am aware that I am not a young man either. I figure a few years in my 30’s isn’t as bad as if I never quit playing for 15 years.
DaveG
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Working on mobility has been a huge help for me in this regard. In addition to doing my usual pre-game stretching and my gym work 3-4 times a week I'm doing a dedicated yoga day once a week as well (thankfully included with my gym, but there's good routines on youtube) that have helped to a ridiculous degree. Working on strength using full range of motion as much as possible will naturally help, but dedicated flexibility works is rather underrated. It's made a big difference for me not being AS beat up after a game/skate session though of course being in my mid 40s now I'm still not going to be at my peak.
Reverend Mayhem
Lowly Serf/Reluctant Cuckold
Honestly far too many players IMO make the mistake of doing too much upper body work and not enough core and cardio. I’m as guilty for that as any.
