Anyone said exercise is good for you and makes you feel good must be lying    Still going to have another go tomorrow and hopefully the after effects of that wont be as bad.

Fitness is not instant, and if you overdo it, no matter your fitness level, it hurts.

Im in better shape than most folks, and fairly trim, but I decided to get some chores out of the way yesterday. From 8am-6:30 in the evening, I gardened, hauled debris, washed cars, and did other various physical tasks. Today Im a bit sore, duh. Youre not used to 23 minutes of exercise, and Im not used to 10.5 hours of slingin sh*t around. Surprise surprise.

It was good on the bike, I kept to a nice, even pace, not too fast and just kept plugging away to see how I could do. All the way through it I felt fine, no problems at all, then I slowed and did a few mins recovery before getting off. It felt a bit tight when I got up to 130 so I backed off, didnt want too much stress.

And then I tried to walk and felt like The Mummy There was no warning that I might be overdoing things at all.

I was hoping to start off doing 10km every couple of days but I might have to lower my expectations during the first few weeks depending on how I do.

120 bpm doesnt sound that much of a workout tbh.

its 70% max heart rate isnt it?

So that would be 210 (I think) - 21 = 189 * 0.7 = 132.4 for me at least.

hmm actually yeah.. perhaps it is forgot serious tiz a wee bit older than meself. Kudos matey.. just gotta keep it up

You also have to take into account that I dont do much exercise so it normally pays to start easy rather than risking your ticker ending up with a broken spring and you kicking the bucket. Most heart attacks start with people overdoing things, like gardening on a Sunday, when they arent used to it

Aye.

Plus dont know about you, but if im constantly watching a odometer for a distance im constantly saying "just 1 more mile..." when in fact I should be concentrating on cadence and keeping steady until I hear that beep signifying a 2 minute come down, followed by the last beep which would be the end of 30 minutes. Then!!! you should look at the odometer

I have good leg muscles and try to walk as much as I reasonably can but Im definitely not used to any cardiovascular work.

The arthritis causes cramp which actually seems to help keep the muscles nice.

Yay, more people who like to exercise on a bike.....

I often do a full hour on the bike these days, can usually rake up an estimated 700 calories(did 750 the other day).  That was 36km in the hour, heart rate usually around 150~160, peaking at in 180s when I was really pushing it.

Im very fit these days though so exercise like that doesnt bother me. I come off and Im fine, I would carry on if it wasnt for having a sore arse