As Coin Collecting is a sedentary pastime, what do you do to remain active?

braddick · July 30, 2020 3:51PM

I love my downtime and studying and collecting coins is so enjoyable and allows me to escape the daily hassles of everyday life. With that said, I know we each need to get out there, stretch and exercise to remain healthy.

Anyone here run or perform other feats? I picked up a Peloton right before the pandemic and have enjoyed cycling to stay active. Your option?

Tetromibi · July 30, 2020 3:53PM

I have ~$5k in quarters that I have to carry to my car and then into a bank tomorrow. Does that count?

pruebas · July 30, 2020 3:53PM

Does walking to the mailbox count?

matt_dac · July 30, 2020 4:00PM

Weights, treadmill, and paragliding for me. Never enough of course but still active.

ctf_error_coins · July 30, 2020 4:05PM

Offshore Tuna Fishing, Kayak Fishing, Gardening, Sea Glass Collecting on a beach.

Walkerfan · July 30, 2020 4:11PM

Working at my job, volunteering, hiking, hunting & working around the house.

CoinJunkie · July 30, 2020 4:11PM

I either run a couple miles or walk (with ankle weights) a few 2-3 times per week. I used to head over to the driving range a couple times a week until I injured my elbow. Basic stretching exercises, as needed.

braddick · July 30, 2020 4:14PM

@matt_dac said:
Weights, treadmill, and paragliding for me. Never enough of course but still active.

Cool!
Any chance you live close to LaJolla, California? There is a large GliderPort there.

calgolddiver · July 30, 2020 4:15PM

Spartan Obstacle Course races

calgolddiver · July 30, 2020 4:16PM

Downtown1974 · July 30, 2020 4:17PM

My job is physically demanding. I also do a lot of biking and hiking.

coinbuf · July 30, 2020 4:23PM

I combine sports and coins by doing ten jumping jacks for each mouse click.

CuKevin · July 30, 2020 4:23PM

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keyman64 · July 30, 2020 4:25PM

I run just about every day and have two kids. I also do plenty of photography and hiking through nature.

matt_dac · July 30, 2020 4:38PM

@braddick said:

@matt_dac said:
Weights, treadmill, and paragliding for me. Never enough of course but still active.

Cool!
Any chance you live close to LaJolla, California? There is a large GliderPort there.

Sadly no, but I flew at Torrey Pines this past February.

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Joe_360 · July 30, 2020 5:02PM

I do deadlifts, Squats and bench presses in my home gym. For coins I drive to the banks/Safeway stores in search of new rolls for W coins, also check the Coinstar machines for silver, which July has been very good finding multiple silver dimes as not so smart people turn in their coins.

I also enjoy my home theater and reading magazines...

Zoins · July 30, 2020 5:04PM

This would be great.

Gallery Mint actually had one!

mapleman · July 30, 2020 5:04PM

Retirement's universal pastime.
Coordinating medical appointments....

YQQ · July 30, 2020 5:24PM

man, nice Tuna.... am I invited for dinner? ohhhh yummmmmmyy

Namvet69 · July 30, 2020 5:44PM

Run 50+ miles a week outdoors all year round, free weights in the backyard, meditate, metal detecting, gardening, eat, sleep, repeat. Life is good. Peace Roy

DoubleEagle59 · July 30, 2020 6:03PM

Golfing everyday since our courses opened on May 16th here in Ontario Canada.

Haven't missed a day yet.

hchcoin · July 30, 2020 6:26PM

Cut the grass with a self propelled mower that doesn't self propel anymore on some really steep hills in really hot weather

I really should fix that mower but the workout is great

TurtleCat · July 30, 2020 6:27PM

Active... I’ve been working from home since March of last year. Car has had 3500 miles out on it since then. Thank goodness my 5 year old has enough energy and excitability to keep me and my wife hopping.

airplanenut · July 30, 2020 6:27PM

Normally, I play ice hockey about once a week for 9-10 months of the year (there are a few weeks off after the end of both the long winter season and the shorter summer season). With everything shut down, I haven't been on the ice since March.

In light of that, I've been on the exercise bike routinely, but a few weeks ago decided to start a Couch to 5k. I generally hate running (because I hate being winded), and I tried to do one on my own a few years ago and could never get to the point where I could sustain a run for any significant amount of time. On Sunday, the stupid app had me run 20 straight minutes, and while I was just about ready to die at the end, it was nice to see some real progress over the course of a few weeks, given that when I started, 2 minutes was tough (and for the record, I wasn't in awful shape to start, but apparently biking and skating don't directly translate to running).

To keep it coin related, I've been walking to the mail box every time I need to send something out, where I used to just drive by on my way to work. That's usually good for a ~20-25 minute walk in fresh air a few times a week. Heck, yesterday I did it during a listen-only meeting at work. Killed two birds with one stone.

I've also been taking some local hikes and enjoying the outdoors that are close by, yet I never really knew existed. Enjoying the trees and waterfalls.

shorecoll · July 30, 2020 6:31PM

Martial arts and ballroom dancing, of course ballroom has been severely restricted by the pandemic.

WaterSport · July 30, 2020 6:33PM

Surf, Kayak, fish, etc.

WS

airplanenut · July 30, 2020 6:42PM

@WaterSport said:
Surf, Kayak, fish, etc.

WS

Would not have guessed that with your username.

messydesk · July 30, 2020 6:46PM

Since I'm telecommuting for the foreseeable future, I try to get out for a walk or a bike ride at lunchtime. My company also has had a fitness trainer come in twice a week after work for a 1 hour boot camp. I thought I was going to die after class the first couple weeks, and could barely get my arms up to the steering wheel to drive home once or twice, but it's better now. The classes are now Webex meetings, so my wife gets to listen to the house shake when I'm doing burpees or cannonball jumps on the 2nd floor. Oh, and we get paid to participate, too -- $10 per session into our HSAs ($500 limit/year). If only I could find a place to buy some heavier dumbbells.

Jimnight · July 30, 2020 6:51PM

Nightmares ... are my workout.

pursuitofliberty · July 30, 2020 7:21PM

This is Pig ... Pig and I go places. Usually we bring a friend. Sometimes we play in the mud, sometimes we go high into the mountains ... or to the beach ... and sometimes with kayaks, or boards, or other gear ... even snowshoes in the winter. Oh yeah, and I wrench on her as well, so between all the travel we can do, and the paddling and hiking ... that keeps me pretty active away from here. Well, that and my job.

pocketpiececommems · July 30, 2020 7:34PM

I walk and metal detect. After I tell my wife I bought another coin I walk real fast

BLUEJAYWAY · July 30, 2020 7:47PM

I've scoured every mall,Dept. store, and business parking lot by my home looking for those elusive "gems" that populate those parking lots.

Icollecteverything · July 30, 2020 8:15PM

The garden gets smaller as I get older but I probably spend 2 hrs. a day watering, weeding and picking. In the winter it's shoveling snow plus I like hiking any time of the year.

BryceM · July 30, 2020 8:19PM

Buy bird dog and shotgun. Take shotgun for a long walk behind dog. Go up and down mountains. Repeat.

koynekwest · July 30, 2020 9:22PM

I'm pretty arthritic and have a bad knee from a mishap in the military so my activities are limited to my recumbent bike.

TwoSides2aCoin · July 30, 2020 9:39PM

I chase my wife around the store when we go shopping.

Hydrant · July 30, 2020 9:49PM

Well.........,.....there is this nice little gal across town......and......ah...um...anyway.....hum......

3stars · July 30, 2020 9:54PM

Climb these...

Hydrant · July 30, 2020 9:55PM

@Hydrant said

I wish I hadn't said.

air4mdc · July 30, 2020 9:57PM

Drive my Porsche around looking for a race:)

ShaunBC5 · July 30, 2020 10:16PM

I was running 3-5mi and lifting small weights at home (one, the other, or both every day) and then I sprained my ankle and apparently that means I’m unable to even do a sit up or push up.
I’m hoping to get back to exercise tomorrow, just like I said yesterday.

pursuitofliberty · July 30, 2020 10:25PM

@air4mdc said:
Drive my Porsche around looking for a race:)

Okay, I'm game. Me and Pig against you and your Porsche. Only condition ... I pick the course!

God help me if you have one of those killer Rally or Baja Porsche's!!

numismapiddler · July 30, 2020 10:30PM

Metal detecting.
In the past I hunted indian artifacts, but nobody plows anything around here anymore.
Does fishing count?

HashTag · July 31, 2020 1:48AM

@numismapiddler said:
Metal detecting.
In the past I hunted indian artifacts, but nobody plows anything around here anymore.
Does fishing count?

Fishing counts! Ever battle an AJ or billfish for two hours? Aboard the 1879 of course (Flower gardens, 83 miles offshore from Galveston). !

johnny9434 · July 31, 2020 2:58AM

Walking classic TV talking to people and giving neighborhood dogs bones fwiw

ricko · July 31, 2020 5:03AM

Working at the range (4-6 hours on my feet, moving constantly) a couple days a week...yard work, mountain walks...Cheers, RickO

Raufus · July 31, 2020 5:56AM

Cycling, shooting, SCUBA, martial arts

Raufus · July 31, 2020 6:00AM

@air4mdc said:
Drive my Porsche around looking for a race:)

What kind? We have a 16 Cayman GTS manual. Love it!! There's a track around us where I've been able to race Porsches. I've done some courses at the Atlanta experience center as well. Awesome brand.

My son worked at Ferarri last summer. Got to drive an F8 Tributo for 25 minutes. Unbelievable car.

Raufus · July 31, 2020 6:24AM

I should add that working on COVID patients while wearing full PPE at work is pretty demanding - physical and otherwise....

Sonorandesertrat · July 31, 2020 8:46AM

Gardening (1 acre home succulent garden, ca. 140 species of cacti, yuccas, agaves, euphorbias). I can't wait to get back to canyoneering in slots.

As Coin Collecting is a sedentary pastime, what do you do to remain active?

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