Now you can upload your story and photos. Be an inspiration to those interested in fitness and a physical life. People want to hear about your athletic success or progress toning muscles. Go to the blue “WRITE YOUR STORY” page button to learn how your sports achievements can be up on the site.
My name is Ira, and on my 68th birthday (4/09) I decided to make a six-pack. I have always been a strong believer in good health. But I disliked exercise. In June 2007, I started playing tennis and joined a gym for the first time. A shoulder injury (too many pull ups and chin ups) ended the gym sessions after two years, but I also began playing squash in the summer of 2009. I get plenty of cardio on the courts.
All the years I’d been busy making a living, I didn’t realize that millions of people were working out regularly and challenging themselves athletically after work and on weekends. I was awed with some of the accomplishments I heard about. So I started this site: to share tales by ordinary people who love recreational sports; to describe their activities, so that you can learn how to do them yourself; and to talk about health, fitness, diet and acquiring skills and attitudes that will enhance your performance and many other parts of your life.
Don’t hesitate to comment on any post or email me at ira@irasabs.com
#1 by Pash on April 28, 2012 - 7:09 AM
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Ira
Great to meet you. You have inspired me.
Pash
#2 by ira on April 26, 2012 - 3:00 PM
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Hey Mike–
Congratulations on wanting to get into better shape. Be sure to take some pictures of yourself, so that you can really see the progress. I also keep a journal of what I do every day…simple notes like X push ups or played tennis. I was such a lazy guy when it came to exercise–not lazy about playing sports, that is easy for me these years–that I challenged myself to see how many days in a row I could do at least 5-10 minutes of anything. I am proud that I am now at 166 continuous days, so I can’t break this streak…and it makes me keep doing them.
Would appreciate learning how you found my site? If you just googled, what key words did you use?
Hope to hear from you and see some photos. Good luck…ira
#3 by Mike - Louisiana on April 26, 2012 - 2:46 PM
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THANK YOU! I was starting to feel alone since I’m 61 and decided to start getting in shape and rebuilding my body. Thanks to all for leading the way and helping me see what can be done. It’s great to see there are others out there with the same desires and attitudes. Again thanks for creating the website.
#4 by ira on March 16, 2012 - 12:48 PM
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Thanks Derrick. Maybe I will try your suggestion.
#5 by Derrick Amerindt on October 14, 2011 - 8:46 PM
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I highly recommend the book “The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles” by Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D. (in Biology), published in 2005, revised 1008, by Hay House, Inc. This book cuts thru the fog of medical confusion about how life works.
#6 by Derrick Amerindt on October 14, 2011 - 8:31 PM
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Re PUSH-UPS: If you want to stress your lower back, do push-ups with straight legs. If you want to strengthen your arms, chest and upper back, do push-ups with bent legs: pivot on your knees! This takes all the pressure off the lower back and puts all the work in the upper trunk and arms. I discovered this because I got severe back pain with straight-leg push-ups. With knee-pivot push-ups, I can do a hundred push-ups (with pauses).
#7 by Susan Georgia on June 1, 2009 - 7:50 PM
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GREAT website Ira-It’s great to see people really proactive about their health. Soon, I will share details and photos on my passion for mountain biking ( at 48 and female!! ) and road biking (100 miles for charity). I’ll talk about Gary, who at 54 rode his bike from his back door in Winsted to the shores of Lake George in one day!
Will post soon. Thanks again,
Sue