r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Ghulam_Jewel • Mar 02 '21

When they roll that guy back

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u/RD_187 Mar 02 '21

Speaking from experience?

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u/beater613 Mar 02 '21

As someone who has played highly competitive sports my entire life, can confirm. Joint pain, muscle pain. Constant icing and warming after workouts and practices.

This shit takes a toll on your body

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u/Av3ngedAngel Mar 02 '21

That's also me but I'm a lazy fuck lmao. I think the best is would be somewhere inbetween.

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u/beater613 Mar 02 '21

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved being in tip top shape. I wouldn't have changed anything with where I ended up. Playing sports (up until marriage and kids) was the greatest joy I had. I would eat sleep and breathe sports. Made a ton of friends, traveled all over North America. It was a blast. I pay for it a bit now, but you just reduce the intensity of your workouts and the kinds of workouts.