Fitness and how long does it take to get used to it

[Pauluk]

Far better to make a lifestyle change if I want to keep it off

Absolutely Andy, nail on the head. Gradual and with a different outlook towards food, eating and exercise. Good luck, it can be done!

 

[Scuddy]

well,I swapped gps apps to mapmyride, http://www.mapmyride.com/profile/18017433/ < thats me - now up to 20 miles+, 4/5 times a week and down to 14st 9

 

[Scuddy]

18.02 miles today, raining and windy..... bit horrid, but got it done

 

[defy-one]

You did well!
I chickened out and did some walking jogging sit-ups press-ups at home

Sent from my GT-I9100

 

[Scuddy]

I probably would have, but my mate wanted to go, so went along, was a bit crappy from about 9 mile onward, was nice to get in the shower when I got home !

 

[Jmetz]

My neck of the woods. I find strava.com to be good for training as the league tables add that extra incentive and act as interval training. If your looking for some good rides as you increase distance as has been said longridge is great or towards Houghton brindle.

Re weight as has been said its something I monitor on a monthly basis to emphasise any change in numbers and act as a greater boost than slow/stagnant weekly development. Mirror is the measurement scale of choice for me.

 

[Scuddy]

Right, a few weeks on, and I am now able to ride 23+ miles, without being totally knackard, have thrown in some different routes, with hills, and now weight 14stone 2. Really chuffed with that, seeing as I started out at about 15 and a half stone! Ive lost a good 3 inches of my waist line, and really enjoying the cycling

I'm riding with my mate Anthony, who is pretty damn fit, and rides a jump/stunt GT Chuckka, all good really

Mine is on the right, his, left.

 

[Tjit]

Can you get padded shorts which don't look like you are wearing a fanny pad? Not sure if that is the best description.

Kelvin

I get the muddy fox ones from sports direct....on sale for £15 at the moment

 

[2wd]

I'm 49,5ft 8 and 12 stone 9 and have been cycling for a year

This time last year I was 13stone 8

I must admit I thought after a year I'd be doing better/feeling better than what I do

I go out 3 times a week and vary between 10 and 20 miles on medium hilly roads and a year on I still feel whacked out when I get back

Most I've ridden is 32 miles but I'm booked on a 100 mile charity run next month

Dont get me wrong,there have definitely been many improvements

My average speed has increased from 10 to 15mph and I can get up hills that had me gasping 12 months ago

So I do wonder for me if this is age related and I've even pondered going to the Drs in case there's something wrong

 

[jim55]

I'm 49,5ft 8 and 12 stone 9 and have been cycling for a year

This time last year I was 13stone 8

I must admit I thought after a year I'd be doing better/feeling better than what I do

I go out 3 times a week and vary between 10 and 20 miles on medium hilly roads and a year on I still feel whacked out when I get back

Most I've ridden is 32 miles but I'm booked on a 100 mile charity run next month

Dont get me wrong,there have definitely been many improvements

My average speed has increased from 10 to 15mph and I can get up hills that had me gasping 12 months ago

So I do wonder for me if this is age related and I've even pondered going to the Drs in case there's something wrong

sounds like ur making progress fine ,whats the prob ,your faster ,lighter an the direction you wantedd you can ride further ,isnt that ,the right direction

 

[2wd]

sounds like ur making progress fine ,whats the prob ,your faster ,lighter an the direction you wantedd you can ride further ,isnt that ,the right direction

I agree Jim I have made progress but it's the exhaustion that I struggle with

 

[jim55]

What age are u , I'm 43 and after I cycle home(6 mile but mostly uphill ( nothing really steep , just a slog) Have a shower and make something to eat I'm goosed for the night , I just veg mostly but yrs ago I'd b active after , must b an age / mindset thing

 

[2wd]

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