No matter how many planks/sit ups/pull-ups you do, you can still get injured. Unexpectedly. Doing the most mundane task in the world.
Two days ago I had one of those back spasms hit - you know, the ones that make your knees collapse and leave you kneeling on the floor, trying to find some way to stand up without making everything feel even worse? Like that.
I wasn't playing tennis, wrestling around with the kids, running, exercising, moving furniture or doing anything remotely fun or interesting. I was plunging a toilet.
Several hours (and several Advils) later things were much better. I'm taking a couple of days off without working out, then I should be good to go. But it was a harsh reminder that even if you're in decent shape, when you're in your 40s you can really mess yourself in an instant.
So if you're starting a new workout in January (or just puttering around the house), be careful out there!
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