TimberJack_7
ArboristSite Operative
Several years ago, I came off of a particularly slow winter and as usual I figured that jumping right back into climbing after a couple of months off due to winter (and probably too much eating and beer drinking) would get me right back into shape. Apparently I forgot to factor in that I am getting a little older and lack of physical activity does not help. As I ascended the Red Oak to the first lead at 60ft (and the black tunnel was closing in on me along with heaving breath and seeing stars) I decided in the future that I would implement some sort of regimen so as to stay in tree climbing form. These days, especially during the slower season I do a mix of a little lifting to maintain muscle mass and 3 to 4 days/week of cardio. By doing this, I have found that it makes getting back into the swing of things (after a slow down in work or a layoff) substantially easier.
What do you guys do (if anything) to stay in shape?
What do you guys do (if anything) to stay in shape?