Accumulator
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Scottwax said:
Good to have long-range goals
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Good to have long-range goals
David Fermani
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Just got back from a fattening up vacation and I'm starting a new way of life. Today is my 1st day forward. Wish me luck.
RaskyR1
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David Fermani said:
Good Luck David!
I've been riding my bike 3-4 days a week now and love it! It's amazing how much more of the world you see when you not in a car. On top of that I try and hit the gym 3 days a week too.
I'm finding that biking is a lot like detailing....you keep wanting to buy new things! Picked up an iPhone bar mount last weekend and some new grips. Heart monitor is next on the list.
Accumulator
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David Fermani said:
Glad to hear that!
What's the plan? Diet...exercise...
Accumulator
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RaskyR1 said:Heart monitor is next on the list.
What kind are you looking at? I utterly *despise* the chest-strap types, but my strapless ones have been less than reliable when I'm really exerting myself.
I was able to get just enough readings to figure out the diff between "really working" and "working at my max" (and also get a feel for "OK, I've recovered enough, time to do another hard interval") so I no longer really need one, but it still bugs me that I can't (reliably) get readings when I want to.
It'll be interesting to see what your readings are. IME most people *think* they're really working long before they get their HR up all that high. And I consider that "200 minus your age" to be a pretty inaccurate estimation of max (but of course everybody's different).
adam.fisher456
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Calories are the main factor for increasing our weight; I am daily rides 4-5 miles bicycle on daily basis for reducing weight. If we are daily walk or rides bicycle and another exercise then we are able to loss our weight and i think diet is not better for weight loss.
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Accumulator said:
Not really sure to be honest. My wife has a Polar that she really likes so I'll probably look at those. I've been using an app "iMapMyRide" on the iPhone for a while now and I'd really like to incorporate the heart rate monitor with it, so I'm also going to check out Wahoo Fitness too.
I hear ya on the biking obsession, seems like there is always something new out there. Now that I have upgraded my frame and wheels, now it is time to upgrade the gruppo, scouring craigslist for Dura-Ace take-offs. I've got 105/Ultegra now although the shop that built the bike did use Dura-Ace cables. Swapping over would knock another .8 pounds out of the bike, should have me into the high 16 pound range. Not sure if I will ever upgrade to some 1000 gram carbon wheels though.
RaskyR1
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LOL! Well I'm still on the "entry level" bike for now Scott. My wife wouldn't let me spend a lot of money on one until I could show that I was going to actually use it.
I picked up a Hybrid (Trek 7.2FX) for now and may look at upgrading next year. I like the more upright riding position but I want to be able go much faster eventually!
I picked up a Hybrid (Trek 7.2FX) for now and may look at upgrading next year. I like the more upright riding position but I want to be able go much faster eventually!
the other pc
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:eyebrows: That can be a really good thing, I remember this one girl’s prom dress that …... uh, never mind.Accumulator said:
What were we talking about? Oh yeah, heart rate monitors.
Why is that “strapless” heart rate monitors all have wrist straps?
I was talking to a pro cyclist once upon a time about that. He used adhesive pads, the kind hospitals use for patient monitors, to stick his heart rate sensor to his chest. He bought them by the bag load from a medical supply.Accumulator said:
It’ll come naturally. As you get to putting in more miles you’ll find yourself wanting to ride in a lower position. You won’t have to force it.RaskyR1 said:…. I like the more upright riding position but I want to be able go much faster eventually!
Besides the aerodynamic advantage for speed and distance, it’s actually more comfortable for longer stints in the saddle. An upright position transmits more shock up your spine and having almost all your weight on your butt gets sore and tiring quickly.
Next time you're in town, bring a bike. There's great riding around here.
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adam.fisher456 said:
4-5 miles isn't really enough to get your heart rate up enough to burn fat. You should be riding 60-90 minutes. Last year, when I bumped my mileage way up, I dropped 35 pounds for the year. Right now, I'm at 491 miles this month, hoping to get in 800+ each month through October and the time change.
David Fermani
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Accumulator said:
Doing the Low Carb thing initially (I've had luck in the past and it's easy), then going to to a alternative type program following. I love biking/tennis and we have a full gym in our community that I'll be taking advantage of. As long as I stay away from the fast food temptation, I should be fine.
RaskyR1
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the other pc said:It’ll come naturally. As you get to putting in more miles you’ll find yourself wanting to ride in a lower position. You won’t have to force it.
Besides the aerodynamic advantage for speed and distance, it’s actually more comfortable for longer stints in the saddle. An upright position transmits more shock up your spine and having almost all your weight on your butt gets sore and tiring quickly.
Next time you're in town, bring a bike. There's great riding around here.
pc
Good to know! My tail bone has been sore for weeks now from all the cycling. I wasn't sure if I should look at a new seat, padded shorts, or different bike. I'm sure I'll upgrade my bike next spring and a road bike is probably the way I'll go.
I did notice a LOT of bikers in the mornings when I was driving to work.
RaskyR1
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David Fermani said:
I would start by avoiding the creation of threads like this! :tongue2:
http://www.autopia.org/forum/hot-tub/135870-poll-detailers-favorite-fast-food-place.html
David Fermani
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Wait til you see my "Trip to Michigan" thread I've working on.
Accumulator
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the other pc said:
Heh heh, I knew I was setting up something with that "strapless" bit and "exerting" oneself
Heh heh, well...my fingertip-clip one didn't. But I couldn't get reliable readings with it under extreme exertion either. I did get a good max reading from it before I sent it back, so the return shipping cost wasn't completely wasted.
Yeah, I could probably try some conductive gel too. But I suspect those pads would bug me; I just don't like stuff stuck to me, even a wristwatch can bug me at times...eh, just another of my, uhm....eccentricities.
RaskyR1 said:Good to know! My tail bone has been sore for weeks now from all the cycling. I wasn't sure if I should look at a new seat, padded shorts, or different bike. I'm sure I'll upgrade my bike next spring and a road bike is probably the way I'll go.
I did notice a LOT of bikers in the mornings when I was driving to work.
A lot of that can be the fit of your bike. My last frame was a touch too big which stretched me out. My lower back would be a bit sore, along with my triceps and elbows. Now that I have a slightly smaller frame, all that is completely gone.
A firm seat and good cycling shorts is much better than a soft seat.
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Scottwax said:
Yeah, a pair a cycling shorts is what I planned to try first. The cycle shop suggested the frame size for me based on my height so I'd hope that was not it. Those shorts are pretty pricey though....