What’s the most fun way to exercise?

Louis Catorze is a senior gentleman, so much of his time is spent not doing a great deal.

However, he is able to commit himself to sport when he feels like it, and these are some of the ones that he likes:

Gymnastics (beam).
High jump.
Wrestling.
Mountaineering.
Caving.
Street dance.
Rhythmic gymnastics (ribbon).

However, Catorze’s favourite sport of them all is the modern French classic: parkour. This sport is best done at 3am, using furniture, window shutters and sleeping humans as obstacles, and the full moon seems to oomph up the athlete’s power and endurance, just like a celestial performance-enhancing drug. It certainly tests the little sod’s physical limits, not to mention our mental ones.

It’s not all hardcore endeavour, though. Catorze would like to remind everyone that sufficient rest and relaxation is vital for the body to repair after exertion.

Here he is, demonstrating how it’s done:

Catorze recovers from the last parkour session, and dreams about the next one.
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24 responses to “Le chat sportif”

  1. mcmcneil1 avatar
    mcmcneil1

    Well, we had the Total Solar Eclipse today (despite it being April in Ohio we were mainly cloudless!) Two of the outdoor cats sat quietly nearby while I watched. When totality ended they got up and went on about kitty business…Despite what some are saying online the eclipse didn’t seem to effect them much.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Ooh, you got to see it? How lovely!

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    2. mmechapeau avatar
      mmechapeau

      We attended the total solar eclipse which occurred in 1999 with our dog and the latter got truly frightened when the sun vanished.

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      1. iamthesunking avatar
        iamthesunking

        Oh no! Poor doggy!

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  2. Kate Crimmins avatar

    He is very athletic!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      For a cat who doesn’t do much, he still fits in his sport!

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  3. Audrey Driscoll avatar

    Exercise is good, especially if it inspires photography!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Sa Maj isn’t always the easiest to photograph, but I love trying!

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      1. Audrey Driscoll avatar

        Like the paparazzi!

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        1. iamthesunking avatar
          iamthesunking

          Yes, he shows me the same contempt that many celebrities show the paps!

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  4. mmechapeau avatar
    mmechapeau

    Great report. Louis is a versatile sportsman. Is he taking part in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      I think he’ll give it a go!

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  5. Herman avatar
    Herman

    Great post! It proves what a wonderful cat Louis is… You can only fall in love with this guy… 🙂

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      He’s quite something. Take that how you will.

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  6. KDKH avatar

    How athletic! I notice these are all solo sports. Aren’t you glad he didn’t recruit you for a parkour team?

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      I’m not sure how much of a team player he is! 🤣🤣🤣

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  7. cat9984 avatar

    Looks like he has a complete workout put together

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      To be honest this is over several months/years! My editing has just made him look like an elite athlete.

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  8. Marie-Luce, miaougraphe avatar

    He’s all ready for the next Catlympics ! Caving and rhytmic gymnastics made me laughed the most 😂

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      At his age I’d expect him to be calming down, but he’s not!

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      1. Marie-Luce, miaougraphe avatar

        Keeping busy and fit, that’s important at his age. 😊 I’m glad to hear that he’s so active.

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        1. iamthesunking avatar
          iamthesunking

          A bit too active, if you ask me. This morning he woke me at 5am to bring me a piece of almond. 🤷‍♀️

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          1. Marie-Luce, miaougraphe avatar

            🤣🤣 Sorry to laugh, but it is so random that it is hilarious. Almond, at 5 am ? I guess there are worst gifts to receive before the crack of dawn, but still…

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            1. iamthesunking avatar
              iamthesunking

              ALMOND. AT 5AM. 😳

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