Not bad, peak pulse 130, average about 120. Had it on the 3rd level of difficulty (My knees start hurting at level 4 so doing that isnt a good idea).
Everything was OK till I got off and then all the leg muscles siezed up and I ended up with the knees locked and unable to bend them for ten minutes... :x :(
Still an adequate achievement IMO. At the moment its a better option than going out on the mountain bike and risking rain.
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.
good stuff mate, i try to do 30mins before breakfast and 30mins before bed on my excerise bike.
make sure you do a slow/gental 5mins before and after to warm up and cool down your muscles. then do a couple of stretches afterwards. that should save you and stiffness.
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. ;)
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 :)
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.
lol.. felt like the mummy as in legs wanted to go around and not walk?
I get that from riding my bike just takes a bit of getting used to. I wouldnt go less than 10km, mainly because theres next to no point doing it. Id also change from 10km.. to 30 minutes of cycling.. regardless of distance.
Use distance to measure your improvement (you will cover more distance in the time limit as you get fitter), not to measure your timing.
Quote from: M3ta7h3ad120 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 ;)
Quote from: M3ta7h3adlol.. felt like the mummy as in legs wanted to go around and not walk?
I get that from riding my bike just takes a bit of getting used to. I wouldnt go less than 10km, mainly because theres next to no point doing it. Id also change from 10km.. to 30 minutes of cycling.. regardless of distance.
Use distance to measure your improvement (you will cover more distance in the time limit as you get fitter), not to measure your timing.
Will do ;)
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 :)
not sure on your current fittness but if isnt very good, for now try not to get to involved with speed, distance, calories, bpm etc as atm any excercise is good how ever small.
Just get your heart and muscles used to being used first then start counting distance/bpm etc.
keeping you bpm above 100 is good for burning fat, the 70% of max is for cardio workout which you should avoid for now if you arnt particularly fit.
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.
OK didnt feel up to it Tuesday so did a quickie 2KM in five minutes and left it at that. Did a 30 minute session Wednesday night finishing about half 11. Managed 13.5KM, pulse rate about 120 for the first 15 mins and then put some more revolutions on to push it up to about 127.
Legs felt OK when I first got off but now theyre both jelly...
knees hurt a little more than usual too but I expected it.
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 :D
Quote from: WalrusbonzoI would carry on if it wasnt for having a sore arse :D
You cant say that with a straight face and look me in my dreamy blue eyes, sailor. :wub: :wub:
Quote from: WalrusbonzoI 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 :D
Bah!!! pedal harder!!!!! :twisted:
I can do 500 calories in about 30 mins on a cross trainer and never get a sore arse :mrgreen:
I dont understand the fascination with exercise bikes, why sit in the house on a stationary bike? Its really boring to me. I think the idea of a bike is to have fun, get out and let all your troubles just slide away. Exercise and getting fit is just a side effect of having fun.
Some people say cycling in wind and hail, snow and ice are dangerous, I say its fun! snow, lovelly and cold, cycle faster to get warm (just wear some gloves, so you dont have your fingers falling off)
Ice, just gives more of an addrenalin rush, hail, toughens you up, it tenderises you.
Rain is great to cycle in too! if youre not going to work that is.
mr_roll go to your local gym and use a exercise bike in January or February,
there are many scantly clad females bouncing up and down a few feet from you and you will see the fascination :D
As for sitting in front of the telly at home doing it, I see your point :( :P
Quote from: mr_rollI dont understand the fascination with exercise bikes, why sit in the house on a stationary bike? Its really boring to me. I think the idea of a bike is to have fun, get out and let all your troubles just slide away. Exercise and getting fit is just a side effect of having fun.
What about the rain, sleet or snow? If you put it infront of the telly you can exercise and watch your faveorite proggies at the same time.
For me even a shower would stop me from riding my normal bike due to muscles cramping up so this is a very good alternative for the winter months.
See my only TV shows I watch are, well top gear and somtimes Simpsons, Futurama and 24. Theres a few others, but most of the time I dont like TV it depresses me.
I can understand for those who whod get muscle cramp but those who dont and just do it to watch their favourite programs while at home. Im against that, it might sound strange/stupid, but from what I said before, cycling for me is about escaping from the norm and having a total release. Sitting in front of Emmerdale, CSI or somthing like that is NOT escaping.
Those people are, well lazy and weak. Lazy because if you went out and cycled the same amount in the wind and rain youd certainly burn more energy off I think.
Weak, just because they havnt got the staminer to get out of the house and go on their bike for a real ride. I just think its a better feeling.
Quote from: M3ta7h3ad120 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 :)
130 estimated average, 148 peak last night wihout any real strain. 14.24km in 30 minutes 8)
Leg muscles feel very stiff this morning though :(
see!!! :) told you... that distance will shoot up the more you do it :D
Havent updated this in a bit, 10.02km in 20 minutes tonight peak pulse 142bpm average 138bpm.
Had to stop cause I couldnt stand the BO smell :gag: :( and went to have a shower...
Muscles are aching of course, as is the joints but not too badly. Whn I started the thread I was almost crippled doing less.
Anyway Im very happy with that performance :)
Quote from: SeriousEverything was OK till I got off and then all the leg muscles siezed up and I ended up with the knees locked and unable to bend them for ten minutes...
:rofl:
I know thats funny, but its what happened, try climbing stairs when your legs are like frankensteins monsters :(
Didnt happen today though :)
ive just retaken up biking in effort to burn off the burger kings (nige will remember it got quite silly how many times we used to go!)
anyway im looking at getting an excercise bike, anyone have any ideas what i should look for?
Ive got a relatively cheap Rebok thats more than adequate. make sure its got a permanent magnetic resistance system rather than friction. I tried a friction one and while pedalling noticed a smell, it was the belt starting to burn! :o
Even better you might be able to get a generator fixed to one if you look hard enough.
go for a spinner :) Friction brake to apply resistance when you need it, and when it wears through just replace the pads :)
Quote from: SeriousI tried a friction one and while pedalling noticed a smell, it was the belt starting to burn! :o
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the geordinator :lol:
Quote from: andy[tek]ive just retaken up biking in effort to burn off the burger kings (nige will remember it got quite silly how many times we used to go!)
anyway im looking at getting an excercise bike, anyone have any ideas what i should look for?
Bad geek. Get a real bike!
Quote from: M3ta7h3adgo for a spinner :) Friction brake to apply resistance when you need it, and when it wears through just replace the pads :)
I thought that but mine never needs replacement pads and is very smooth to pedal :)
What reebok bike do you have?
An earlier version of this, suggest you go into a shop and have a look around TBH.
http://www.reebokfitness.co.uk/Department/Detail.asp?ProductID=9&DepartmentID=9