summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
Arch said:I just mean, what can a test tell you about your lifestyle that you don't know already? But then, I don't 'do' doctors really, so I'm not a good person to ask...)
I'm with you on the don't do doctors bit ... although I seem to be finding it a bit harder to stay away since turning 40. I did have mine tested a couple of years ago and it wasn't low - and that was after I had returned to cycling. I know both my Dad and aunt have problems keeping theirs down even with medication and careful diet (especially my aunt). So I will probably have it retested at some point in the future.
Riverman said:The one thing that I've learnt since I started cycling is that I WILL NOT do regular exercise unless I ride a bike. Some people are different, however I imagine the majority are abit like me and find it very difficult to have a regular exercise regime.
Cycling is one of the best ways to get it because it becomes a necessity just to get around. We need far more people to take this up. It would help our economy no end because we wouldn't have people having heart attacks in their 30s etc and people developing cancer because they're obese.
Sorry to hear about your friend by the way.
I agree that although I used to walk lots - it never raised my heart rate in the same way cycling does and I don't have to make an effort to get on the bike ... it doesn't feel like exercise most of the time - more like fun. I hope your friend makes a full recovery and maybe he will consider joining you on a bike ride at some point.