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06-13-2005, 08:41 AM
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Prime Motivator
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Mahler's Monday Morning Motivator # 69
Fitness and Marriage.
Good Morning Guys,
Tomorrow my wife and I will celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary. I tried to think of some pithy remarks on marriage and it occurred to me that the keys to a good marriage are a lot like the steps to keeping fit. In no particular order here are Mahler’s marriage/fitness tips.
Pick a good routine and stick with it.
Consistency is what will keep you on the right track.
Warm up is the easy part. It’s the daily sets and reps that are tough.
The intensity should increase on a regular basis.
It’s a good thing to know how to lift heavy objects.
Good form is the name of the game.
As in the gym, cleaning up after yourself is a plus.
Don’t bang the weights or abuse the equipment.
Letting her work in is common courtesy.
Spot her once in a while and she will have no problem spotting you.
Make sure the safety bars are locked in place.
Always try to improve with each workout.
Learn more every day.
Give her some pointers only if she asks.
Don’t base your routine on one basic move. Change it up once in awhile.
The longer you are married the more sex resembles drop sets.
It pays to know how to run once in awhile.
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Ruth is the love of my life and I would not have it any other way. She has been supportive in my life and in my fitness journey in ways I cannot describe and I wish all of you the same good fortune that I have had in that journey with her.
As we will be cruising to Bermuda next week, there will be no Monday Morning Motivator for June 20th. I have worked hard and hope my body is beach worthy since the younger guys set a tough standard. My best to all of you.
In Fitness & Friendship,
Mahler
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06-13-2005, 08:44 AM
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GET SOME
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Congrats on your anniversary John! I especially like the "Intensity should increase on a regular basis." Good tip. [img]smile.gif[/img]
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06-13-2005, 08:46 AM
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Prime Motivator
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Ryan,
Somehow I knew you would be the first to reply. Thanks, my friend.
John
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MAHLER
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There is no light at the end of the tunnel. You carry the light with you.
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06-13-2005, 08:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Baltimore
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Congradulations John. 25 years is a long time together. enjoy the beach!
Oh...about the sex resembles drop sets....not so sure about that. I think it's more like a 1RM.
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06-13-2005, 08:51 AM
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Fit Chick
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Wow! This is great...and all true. Congrats on your anniversary and have a wonderful trip!
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06-13-2005, 09:21 AM
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Congrats, Mr. and Mrs. Mahler. Enjoy the cruise. All the young guys will be jealous, and the young women envious of your wife.
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06-13-2005, 09:48 AM
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Scooter
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Congrats on the 25th, my friend! That's an awesome accomplishment, and once again, you have set the example by which we all should attempt to live by. You truly are an inspiration!
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06-13-2005, 10:01 AM
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Resident Business/Marketing Guru
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Congrats on 25. May there be another 25 ahead of you.
PS: You cruising out of Miami?
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06-13-2005, 10:32 AM
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Congratulations on 25 years together!
Hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip!
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06-13-2005, 10:35 AM
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Closet Introvert
Join Date: Jun 2004
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It’s a good thing to know how to lift heavy objects.
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LOL - Not sure how that one fits in...but I got a Monday morning laugh out of it. 
Happy Anniversary Mahler! |
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06-13-2005, 11:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by rem1956:
Congradulations John. 25 years is a long time together. enjoy the beach!
Oh...about the sex resembles drop sets....not so sure about that. I think it's more like a 1RM.
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06-13-2005, 11:22 AM
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My Glutes Hurt
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Mahler,
Congratulations on your anniversary and thanks for the great post, as usual!
Dang, I just realized that my wife and I have been together (dating or married -- married 16 yrs. in Sept) for 20 years as of September! That means we've spent more of our lifespan together than apart.
I'm sure you are way more than beach worthy. What high standard set by the younger guys?? LOL. I haven't been to a beach for a few years, but I know at the local water park, most of the guys my age look pregnant.
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06-13-2005, 12:07 PM
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Plaid Shorts Rule!
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A hearty congrats to you and your wife, John. May you both have many more years of happiness together. I liked the line "Warm up is the easy part. It’s the daily sets and reps that are tough." Yes, they may be tough sometimes, but as with workouts, that's what builds the strength. Good on ya both for hanging in there for over 9000 daily sets! I'm sure your marriage is as strong as can be.
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06-13-2005, 01:54 PM
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What they said, John.
Congratulations to you and Ruth on 25 years of wedded bliss.
I'm sure it was a lot easier for you than it was for her.
Just one question:
As intensity increases, does frequency have to decrease?
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06-13-2005, 03:19 PM
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Master of my domain
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John: My hearty congratulations to you and Ruth. She must be a special woman to live with and love you. 
Please know that you have my heartfelt best wishes for many good and wonderful things to come into your life together in the years ahead. |
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06-13-2005, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member
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Congratulations John! I'm sure you'll all the guys down at the beach to shame.
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06-13-2005, 08:46 PM
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Senior Member
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Congrats man! You two don't rock that big boat too much.
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06-13-2005, 10:14 PM
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Senior Member
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A very heartfelt congratulations to you and your wife John.
The motivator, as always, makes me think and is fun to read. Thanks for keeping it up.
p.s. who are you kidd'n anyway? You'll find a computer to log on somewhere down there!
Have a great, well deserved, time!
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