Need a New Low-impact Sport for the Off-Season
09-18-12, 10:31 AM
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Need a New Low-impact Sport for the Off-Season
I need a new sport. It's the off-season. I'll still ride my bike. I will also increase my gym time with strength training and yoga, and I'll swim some (not my favorite). But with a bad back (spinal degeneration and stenosis), I've stopped running and playing competitive badminton (ugh). I can climb a local steep hill (The Incline in Manitou Springs, CO) as long as I walk down slowly and deliberately to reduce impact. However, I need a new sport that's low-impact and preferably outdoors. X-country skiing is possible, but only on weekends, not daily where I live.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thoughts? Suggestions?
09-18-12, 10:41 AM
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Rollerblading.
09-18-12, 10:59 AM
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darts?
https://www.ndadarts.com/
Shuffleboard?
https://www.national-shuffleboard-association.us/
bocci?
https://www.bocce.com/
ping pong?
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis.aspx
mini golf?
https://www.mgaus.org/
frog jumping?
https://www.frogtown.org/#!frog-jump
https://www.ndadarts.com/
Shuffleboard?
https://www.national-shuffleboard-association.us/
bocci?
https://www.bocce.com/
ping pong?
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis.aspx
mini golf?
https://www.mgaus.org/
frog jumping?
https://www.frogtown.org/#!frog-jump
09-18-12, 11:36 AM
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rowing, both indoor (on an erg) and outdoor is an excellent full body workout if done correctly. if you live anywhere near a body of water there is likely a club you can join to get the feel of things.
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09-18-12, 12:27 PM
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Swimming. I too have back issues and neuropathology and have to watch my feet like a hawk.
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09-19-12, 11:23 AM
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Rollerblading seems to be the best option. It's worth a try.
09-19-12, 12:12 PM
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When the weather gets lousy you could always try a elliptical trainer. It works the whole body and certainly keeps the body fit for the bike. If you plant it near a TV you can exercise while watching your favorite show when it snows hard! 
09-19-12, 12:24 PM
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Outdoors I can think of bike/run/walk/ski/swim/paddle/row/skate. Some or most may obviously not be practical in the off season. Spinning obviously a possibility but not outdoors.
09-19-12, 12:44 PM
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Wii. You could set it up in the yard 
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XC skiing and swimming are the two that come to mind first for me. otherwise, competitive drinking.
09-19-12, 12:52 PM
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There's always tantric...
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09-19-12, 01:17 PM
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+1 swimming.. water polo is probably a bit more an impact sport. laps in the pool won't be..
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start liking swimming
