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We went back to Australia at the end of September - and things have been busy, busy since then.
The trip home was wonderful. One of the main reasons was the way my 56 year old body stood up to the farm work. A few months ago my dear wife introduced me to Pak Murgiono at one of the gyms she goes to while I'm working. I have been going to see him 3 times a week when I'm in Jakarta.
As I generally do - I just follow instructions. I start with 25 minutes of cardio - walking or a stationary bike. Then I do about an hour of exercises - with most of the focus being on my 'core'. None of the exercises are with heavy weights, but quite a few are pretty hard. Murgi is big on making me not lock my knees, lean at a specific angle, twist just so, breathe out with the maximum effort - and a whole lot of other instructions.
Before I went to Australia I knew I was feeling pretty good - and already a bit stronger. What I didn't expect is that I could work all day (well most of the day) - and not be bent over with a sore back - which usually recovers overnight just enough to let me get back out there the next day. This time I was still in reasonable shape at the end of each day - and definitely raring to go the following morning.
My Sunbury masseuse confirmed the improvement - but still found spots to make me hop anyway.
It will make quite a difference to my future as an (somewhat elderly) farmer.
Lovely to read about your core strength progress and that it has advantaged you already in your every day life. I had been wondering how things were going. I also benefit greatly for the yoga I do. When getting in and out of a car, tying shoe laces, running up stairs, carrying heavy things, I just feel strong and supple. Keep the exercises up, in whatever form, for the rest of your life. We will be the youngest looking elderly people around in a few years to come.
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I try to quiet my enquiring mind and concentrate simply on doing as Pak Muji asks. Any coach who is any good knows that the best outcomes start this way. As skill or strength builds, there is time to question and analyse. As this transition approaches I suspect I am going to find yoga at the core of many things Pak Muji asks me to do.
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