How do you keep yourself active?

Originally posted by Steve411 Originally posted by Slippery Jim Winter sailing's not allowed where I sail (inland on a massive lake called the Ammersee). In fact it's against the law (Nature Protection ). So I just go to the gym 3 times a week. 2km rowing in under 8 mins, 20 mins cross-training, 15 mins on the "grinder" hand peddling and then the usual quads, latissimus dorsi. etc. and a bit of floorwork. bisceps etc all get trained from the X-trainer/grinder so that's quite covenient. . So what is everyone's best time for 2km rowing? (I pefer to see how many metres I can row in 1 minute )

Not sure what my personal best is, but I did 2km in 7mins 32 on Monday.

Maybe we should start the Y&Y 1 minute challenge?!

Originally posted by Slippery Jim Winter sailing's not allowed where I sail (inland on a massive lake called the Ammersee). In fact it's against the law (Nature Protection ). So I just go to the gym 3 times a week. 2km rowing in under 8 mins, 20 mins cross-training, 15 mins on the "grinder" hand peddling and then the usual quads, latissimus dorsi. etc. and a bit of floorwork. bisceps etc all get trained from the X-trainer/grinder so that's quite covenient. .

So what is everyone's best time for 2km rowing? (I pefer to see how many metres I can row in 1 minute )

I think having a second sport is very useful.

Sailing tends to make you strong but tight...

I have recently taking up Taekwondo, which is doing wonders for my flexibilty and also helps co-ordination... both of which are very important for high performance sailing!

Originally posted by G.R.F. Mountain Bike short ride up the village most days before work then Friday Night Pub ride. Bash the pavements running, few of the usual exercises..

...yes, but those are the ones which affect you're eyesight. Not good.

I'm a bit stuffed at the moment, since I have suspected torn cartilage in my wrist.  I would usually go to the gym but lifting is out of the question.  I can't ride a bike because that flexes the wrist the wrong way, and my shins don't take kindly to running.  I don't expect to be anything like fit enough for the contender when the season starts - I already know I'm going to miss our first couple of opens - to the point where I'm seriously considering selling the boat, then upgrading when I can sail again.

I sit by the front door in the morning waiitng for my mri appointment letter to arrive.....

(It wouldn't be so bad if I'd gained the injury sailing something decent in the heat of competition, but it was the club's RS Vision.  Oh the humiliation!)