Our bodies - our game

For several years I thought my daily 30 min. Yoga workout was satisfactory for a guy in his mid 60's. Yesterday (just as an experiment) I added a 4-mile walk to my Yoga and the result was stunning, after a good night's sleep it was easier to sit at my desk, work through my tactic's exercises, play a 30 min. online game, and am now in the 1st few pages of Bronstein's Zurich International '53 tournament, in addition, the process of studying and playing was far more enjoyable. You don't need expensive equipment, just some light stretching, then get on your walking shoes and hit the road. It works! 🙂

@mchill said
For several years I thought my daily 30 min. Yoga workout was satisfactory for a guy in his mid 60's. Yesterday (just as an experiment) I added a 4-mile walk to my Yoga and the result was stunning, after a good night's sleep it was easier to sit at my desk, work through my tactic's exercises, play a 30 min. online game, and am now in the 1st few pages of Bronstein's Zurich Int ...[text shortened]... equipment, just some light stretching, then get on your walking shoes and hit the road. It works! 🙂

A close friend is semi retired, teaches chess and plays for a living. When he was younger he would ride his bike from NE Colorado to South Dakota every year. He worked out often, was in good shape. He was convinced it helped his game. For 11 years his average rating was over 2100, peaking about 2160. This was years ago. He has gained a lot of weight, had a heart attack. He still plays a strong game. But yes, physical affects mental.

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Try carrying a weighted King in each hand.

Preferably a 5-pound King.

@bigdogg said
Try carrying a weighted King in each hand.

Preferably a 5-pound King.

All our Kings are waited,

to be checkmated. 🙂

I just did some exercise. Voluntarily. Like five whole minutes.

I really hate it.