How I Learned To Quit Competing And Get Fit

Workouts, Advice, And More! Our Guide To Fitness ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Aug. 15, 2023 Just one month before my son was born, I found myself riding on a skateboard through the busy streets of Manhattan. Not just any skateboard — a squirrely little electric mini-skateboard that I had never tried before. To add to it, I’m not a skater, unless you count the few months where I traveled by longboard to work for fun. You can see where this is going: Wrists were sprained. Wives were (so very rightfully!) mad. Egos were put to a test. When you become a responsible dad, your risk assessment sometimes needs an adjustment. If you’re like me, this can feel like an affront. I’m a very physical person, the kind of guy who has always faced new athletic challenges — or contests! — with great enthusiasm. Years later, I’m still a physical person, but I also have athletic goals that have less to do with me. I want to be able to sprint alongside my kids as they learn to ride bikes; I want to be able to carry them on my shoulders on the steep part of long hikes; I want to go on a long run with them many summers from now when they’re back from college. In other words, I want to learn to play the long game. I’ve found this starts with a focus on basic injury prevention, good habits, and a lot of patience. The good part: Once you learn to quit competing all the time you start to truly get functionally fit — for yourself and the whole family. – Tyghe Trimble, Editor-In-Chief FITNESS [How I Learned To Quit Competing And Start Getting Fit]( Finding my forever fitness by letting go of old dreams — and finding new ones. [READ THIS STORY]( I find myself drawn more and more to athletes who dominate rather than retire because — this one’s pretty obvious — I am getting older. FURTHER READING [Workouts, Advice, And More! Our Guide To Fitness]( [How To Stay Fit According To the World’s Busiest Dads]( [The Best Damn Bodyweight Workout]( BACK ALREADY? [How To Decide If A Summer Baby Is Ready For Kindergarten]( It’s not about skills. [READ THIS STORY]( SELF [Do You Have Anger Issues?]( Here’s how to tell [READ THIS STORY]( BETTER BEARDS [The Truth About Minoxidil And Beard Growth]( What you need to know about growth — and side effects. [READ THIS STORY]( COWABUNGA [33 Years Ago, A Movie About Mutant Turtles Captured Teenage Angst Like No Other]( We didn’t know it was a classic at the time. [READ THIS STORY]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.