Another Noobie!

[Commander]

Greetings,
I work out regularly at a local Y, mostly with free weights and a few of their machines. I noticed a speed bag mounted near an indoor track that circles the workout area, and thought "what the heck, why not try?" First I found a couple of YouTube videos that demonstrated the basics, and now I mix in several 5 minutes on the speed bag between my other exercises. Now, I'm not a young buck by any means, but am a fairly well-preserved 64 year old. I was able to pick up the basics quickly, and now (at least by YMCA standards) have a very respectable workout. I've noticed the younger guys in the weight room giving me wide berth now, lol . I spend 23 years as a naval officer, hence my user name.
I look forward to learning a lot. I've ordered the bible and the DVD as well. Thanking you in advance for any assistance and insights!
Dan

[Zaza]

Welcome Commander! You've come to the right place...can't wait to see some video of your workout.

[Biff]

Welcome aboard, Commander. It sounds like you belong to an old "railroad" YMCA. The Y I frequent has gone through a massive remodeling and expansion program, but in the original gymnasium, there is a track that is suspended over the gym. This was quite common in older Ys, since space was at a premium. The big issue is trying to take a corner shot at the basket - the damn track is in the way. Thankfully they built a new gymnasium/b-ball court with no suspended track.

From a soon-to-be 63 y/o - us old bucks have to stick together. It's always a good feeling when the younger guys stop and take notice. We're not done yet!

Like Zaza mentioned, when you feel it's time, post up some video.

[Eric]

Commander

Welcome to the world of speedbagging ! Great people, vast knowledge, and some unreal baggers ! Bag on, Sir !!!

[swfl]

Welcome and Enjoy!

[SMI Tool]

Welcome aboard!

[Speedbag]

Greetings,
I work out regularly at a local Y, mostly with free weights and a few of their machines. I noticed a speed bag mounted near an indoor track that circles the workout area, and thought "what the heck, why not try?" First I found a couple of YouTube videos that demonstrated the basics, and now I mix in several 5 minutes on the speed bag between my other exercises. Now, I'm not a young buck by any means, but am a fairly well-preserved 64 year old. I was able to pick up the basics quickly, and now (at least by YMCA standards) have a very respectable workout. I've noticed the younger guys in the weight room giving me wide berth now, lol . I spend 23 years as a naval officer, hence my user name.
I look forward to learning a lot. I've ordered the bible and the DVD as well. Thanking you in advance for any assistance and insights!
Dan

Eye Eye Commander: Welcome aboard. Here a page that should stir the old heart:

Speed Bag on the USS Tortuga

http://www.speedbagcentral.com/ssp/uss_tortuga

Sorry the link on that page is broken. Apparently the navy changed it some time after Commander Todd Lewis took another assignment.

[rehamco1]

Greetings,
I work out regularly at a local Y, mostly with free weights and a few of their machines. I noticed a speed bag mounted near an indoor track that circles the workout area, and thought "what the heck, why not try?" First I found a couple of YouTube videos that demonstrated the basics, and now I mix in several 5 minutes on the speed bag between my other exercises. Now, I'm not a young buck by any means, but am a fairly well-preserved 64 year old. I was able to pick up the basics quickly, and now (at least by YMCA standards) have a very respectable workout. I've noticed the younger guys in the weight room giving me wide berth now, lol . I spend 23 years as a naval officer, hence my user name.
I look forward to learning a lot. I've ordered the bible and the DVD as well. Thanking you in advance for any assistance and insights!
Dan

Welcome you are young by my standards enjoy your speed bag journey

[speedbag4life]

Welcome, sir!

V/R,
LT Speedbag4life

[Speedbag]

Welcome, sir!

V/R,
LT Speedbag4life

That's right! I forgot, you are in the navy. I don't know about you, but 1978 was a great year for me. I was still in Memphis, seeing Doc Schroeder occasionally and starting working for the MDA.

[Commander]

1978 was a good year for me too! I was at my first duty station at the Naval Hospital in Charleston SC and loving the South (especially since I grew up in NE Ohio!)

Thank you one and all for your kind welcome!

Dan