My small business is growing so about 8 months ago I moved myself from a position where I performed quite a lot of duties requiring physical coordination to a more sedate supervisory role (desk jockey). Though I workout 4 times/week, and am quite "fit", my agility level had taken a serious nose dive and it worried me.
DW's boss is a nurse, competitive cyclist and 40-something like me.. He explained a lot about core strength and it's role in keeping us "cat-like", and that learning to ride a unicycle would help my situation greatly. I borrowed his, and after a couple hrs practice I was hooked and ordered my own.
I do get my share of good natured circus jokes, but that's ok. Riding a unicycle is an incredible workout for pretty much everything between your knees and ribs. The best part is that it feels almost surreal to learn a completely new and fun skill in my 40's.
Just thought I'd share that story in case there are other members who either are looking to improve agility and general health, or just want to try something completely new.
DW's boss is a nurse, competitive cyclist and 40-something like me.. He explained a lot about core strength and it's role in keeping us "cat-like", and that learning to ride a unicycle would help my situation greatly. I borrowed his, and after a couple hrs practice I was hooked and ordered my own.
I do get my share of good natured circus jokes, but that's ok. Riding a unicycle is an incredible workout for pretty much everything between your knees and ribs. The best part is that it feels almost surreal to learn a completely new and fun skill in my 40's.
Just thought I'd share that story in case there are other members who either are looking to improve agility and general health, or just want to try something completely new.