When I was 59 (some years back) I had an in-patient procedure. As I was being prepped while lying down, the PA asked me to lift a leg so she could tuck the covering underneath it. I figured the other leg was next, so I lifted both at the same time: a simple, easy leg raise.
The physicians assistant said, "Wow, you have strong abs."
I said, "What do you mean?" (again, a simple, easy leg raise).
She said, "You'd be surprised how many people can't do what you just did."
Now, though she didn't specify, I'm assuming -- I'm hoping -- she meant people my age. If not ... holy crap. Actually, holy crap either way.
As I once heard someone say, you can't stop aging, but you don't have to decay along the way. Now over 60, I can still do chinups, military-press 70% bodyweight, and do the sit-rise test (not all at the same time ofc). I simply can't imagine letting myself go to pieces ... though time is taking its toll.
I would think certainly in the more industrialized nations.
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Last edited by Mindship on Apr 3rd, 2019 at 09:59 AM
You think that's sad, try watching high school kids playing softball.
Back in our day, plenty of non-dedicated athletes could play. Now, they literally stumble all over themselves, and can't even catch the damned ball.
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Lol at the reaction this topic caused in a certain someone, the counter-thread reaction, good god, relax and don't take everything as a personal affront to yourself. Anyhow.
As covered by other posters, less manual labor and sedentary jobs is very much likely a factor; especially in the West. Do wonder if decreasing levels of testosterone, which could be environmentally related, is also a factor in people; especially men in the West getting weaker and weaker.
Also feel the cliche sentiment that kids are getting lazier and lazier is true, as CDTM pointed out.
His getting butthurt someone dared post a similar thread is funny, but it's also hilarious cuz he's made butthurt topics in response to you. Poor Rob.
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I'm getting more than a little tired of being left out of the old man's club.
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Apr 3rd, 2019 08:59 AM
Actually, holy crap either way.
