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MBA40 FAQs
1. I'm not 40 yet. Can I still join in?
There's good news and bad news. The good news is that you're still young, but the bad news is that you're going to have to wait until your 40th birthday to be eligible.
2. I've played competitive basketball all my life and want to carry on. Is MBA40 right for me?
Probably not. We play relaxed, non-competitive games. If you have still have the juices running we're happy to signpost you in the direction of other great clubs.
3. I’ve not played since I was much thinner/younger/more flexible. What if I get out of breath?
Feeling short of breath is perfectly normal when playing basketball. As we enter the prime of life, no MBA40 player is in the shape they once were. Almost all of us hadn’t picked up a ball since our school days so every MBA40 session is designed for bodies returning to exercise. As well as gradual warm-ups and warm-downs, we play in very short sessions that provide the opportunity for everyone to catch their breath.
4. What can I do to stop aching the following day?
Our players report that properly warming up and warming down are highly effective measures to minimise the next-day ache. The stretches are also an effective antidote.
5. How long until I feel as fit as I did when I was younger? How often will I need to train to improve my fitness?
Although our days of dunking may be long gone (or, more likely, only ever existed in our imagination), fitness returns surprisingly quickly, especially since we only play in short bursts. Players who were blowing a gasket after 4 minutes of play a couple of months ago are now able to rotate in and out throughout a one-hour session. Every session feels easier than the last.
6. What happens if I take a few weeks off?
As forty/fifty-somethings, we all lead busy lives so most of us involuntarily take a few weeks off from time to time. With a cautious start the first week back, you’ll find your fitness levels will have remained close to where they were. After three weeks, looking after yourself between sessions, you’ll be back to almost full sharpness.
7. When should I stop?
If anything hurts, stop. There isn’t a body at MBA40 that isn’t carrying a niggle, we’re all grown-ups and what we may have lost in speed we hope we’ve made up in wisdom. There’s always another week.