Favorite Exercise?
Apr 21, 2020 14:46:03 #
Alan Wolslegel
Loc: Thurston County, Washington
Same here, love lifting along with regular hiking excursions.đź‘Ťđź‘Ť
Apr 21, 2020 14:52:27 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Effate wrote:
... but routinely on a two hour mountain bike ride I average 140+ and max 175-180 on some climbs...
Yep, on a bike ride mine usually peaks at 150 or so - beats when working out at the "Y" by 30 or so. Something about being outside on a good bike that brings out the best!
Apr 21, 2020 15:05:13 #
Have been a recreational runner for 35 years, and despite cancer surgery three years ago and periodic knee and leg issues, can't give it up. Start with a half hour of simple yoga with the wife in the morning, then depending on the weather, 35 minutes on the Lifecycle, or preferably, a run through the local wildlife preserve. Cap it off with more stretching and recently started some pushups. Working toward 50, up to 30+ so far. Try to do this at least 5 times a week. Been retired for 6 years, so have plenty of time for my vices, too.
Apr 21, 2020 15:10:25 #
Apr 21, 2020 15:32:34 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
JohnSwanda wrote:
I'd rather just go outside for a walk in the park and get some fresh air, see some nature, take some photos.
Apr 21, 2020 15:34:47 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
Menkaure wrote:
I get my exercise 24 ounces at a time.
For the 24 oz.
For the cigarette.Apr 21, 2020 15:44:28 #
alliebess
Loc: suburban Philadelphia
ted smith wrote:
When the urge to exercise comes, I start by flexing my left elbow, using a properly filled Martini glass for resistance. This usually overcome the urge.
Or as a college classmate said, "every time I get the urge to exercise, I get up from the couch, eat a piece of chocolate cake and lie back down until the urge disappears."
Apr 21, 2020 21:28:16 #
Stash wrote:
I have an 18 speed that I like to ride in the summer.
Cool... that sounds like fairly high tec... I presume a 9 speed cluster x 2 chain rings.
My Diamondback is pretty "old skool" 26 inch, and has
an 11/30 tooth 8 speed cluster x 3 chain rings.
I swapped out the original (very average) crankset for one off
a 26" Diamondback competition stunt bike. So the crankset is the ducks guts...
however being off a stunt bike it was geared too low with 3 small
chain rings. So I fitted a 46 tooth chain ring; that combined
with 11 teeth down the back, gives me enough to pedal downhill/tail wind...
COWABUNGA!
Hope I havn't bored you to death with the ramblings above/pic below :-/
Apr 21, 2020 23:14:00 #
That happens to be an excellent way to keep in shape. The key is to do it 5 times a week for approximately 30 minutes per outing. There’s also evidence that walking increases your creative abilities so your photos will improve.
Apr 22, 2020 09:05:27 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
Long walks, 3-7 miles, were the main and photo opps exercise of choice before Covid. Looking forward to doing more while wearing a mask (pairs of gloves are carried in my backpack for use, if necessary). I don't want to bring anything home but memories and good pictures!
Didn't think my knees would take the abuse of a regular bicycle. Got a Pro Form Hybrid Trainer that lets me do seated cycling or stand like a rotary for exercise. And when I have been sitting at the computer or whatever too long, my Teeter Reclining Table is even better than expected. The included bonuses from Costco gave me acupressure 'dots' and a full body length vibrating pad that is luxurious! After a few minutes, all the muscle tension and pain seem to have disappeared.
Didn't think my knees would take the abuse of a regular bicycle. Got a Pro Form Hybrid Trainer that lets me do seated cycling or stand like a rotary for exercise. And when I have been sitting at the computer or whatever too long, my Teeter Reclining Table is even better than expected. The included bonuses from Costco gave me acupressure 'dots' and a full body length vibrating pad that is luxurious! After a few minutes, all the muscle tension and pain seem to have disappeared.
Apr 22, 2020 10:05:41 #
tommy2 wrote:
Ok, came up with 140. Since my HR doesn’t get clos... (show quote)
Happy birthday in a couple of weeks!
Apr 22, 2020 12:15:25 #
Apr 29, 2020 21:17:56 #
tommy2 wrote:
Favorite exercises as we shelter in place?
I was given a foot/hand cycle machine that uses a magnetic brake to apply resistance. A setting for the hand/shoulder workout at 50% the resistance scale will get my heart rate up to almost double its resting rate and setting it at 90% of the scale for foot/leg exercises will get my heart rate up to a little over double the resting rate. (The easy to accomplish workouts are 15 minutes each.)
I was given a foot/hand cycle machine that uses a magnetic brake to apply resistance. A setting for the hand/shoulder workout at 50% the resistance scale will get my heart rate up to almost double its resting rate and setting it at 90% of the scale for foot/leg exercises will get my heart rate up to a little over double the resting rate. (The easy to accomplish workouts are 15 minutes each.)
I push away from the table three times a day.
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