[Sportsandrec] Loosing weight? I have a good idea.

[J Steele-Louchart]

Thank you, Ron. I'll have to try one out at my gym.
J


On 7/18/16, Ron Burzese via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Okay, I’m now 48, but since I was in my early teens, it has always been the
> bicycle that has leaned me out, more than anything.
>
> Of course, I ride a tandem, exclusively, now, but when I cannot get out for
> a real ride, I turn to the exercise bike. I know that sounds, like, so
> boring, but with the right distraction, along with a fan, blowing in my
> face, and a bottle of water, nearby, it can be an enjoyable workout. Believe
> me, if you do it, the endorphins will come. Your body does not know the
> difference.
>
> A friend of mine, attends Weight Watchers. He met a woman, who vowed to
> herself, not to watch TV, unless she was pedaling her exercise bike. She has
> now lost over 100 pounds. I asked him for the link. He said there was none.
> He just knows her, from the meetings.
>
> I generally ride my exercise bike for an hour per day, five days per week,
> unless I get out for a real ride, which is two to four hours, generally. It
> keeps my weight down, along with my cycling fitness constant, between
> outdoor rides.
>
> Cycling, along with swimming, I’d guess, are two of the best activities, for
> those with extra weight. This is because you are not constantly changing the
> direction of that extra weight, reducing stress on, or injury to your
> joints, ligaments, etc. It is one of the few activities you can do, sitting
> down, with a fluid, low-impact motion.
>
> I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, but I’ve been a cyclist, for over
> 35 years, not counting the juvenile years of Stingrays and BMX, cruising the
> neighborhoods.
>
> Exercise bikes can be found for free on craigslist, or for pennies on the
> dollar, at garage sales, second-hand stores, or other places. Find one that
> is smooth and quiet and learn how to adjust it for your comfort. I’d be
> happy to give you some pointers. Recumbent, stationary bikes are out there,
> for even more comfort, yet the traditional, upright bikes can work well, if
> set up properly.
>
> My current exercise bike is a race-level bicycle, on a stationary stand,
> that provides resistance, to the rear wheel. The resistance unit I have, has
> an option for a transmitter that will be received by my iPhone, to tell me
> speed, watts produced, distance, and other such telemetry. Feedback, can be
> an excellent coach, as you ride. I have not yet taken that step, but for
> now, pedal faster, during guitar solos.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ron Burzese, NOMC
> Sacramento
> 916-716-5400
>
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J Steele-Louchart

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