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TxBiker
08-09-05, 10:00 AM
I have done some searching on the training/nutrition forums to know that some here do BFL. I just completed a 12 week personal challenge and am back at it again. One thing different has been the addition of a daily 15 mile roundtrip commute (along with some fun rides on the weekend).

Any BFL-ers on the forum that can tell me how you incorporate cycling into your daily/weekly routine? What modifications have you made to improve your cycling efforts? Any diet changes? Has the six day workout been too much? Any risk of overtraining?

Some more about me: I started at 285 and am now around 257 (I am a 5' 11" male). My goal weight for my frame is 205. I am commuting to work every day and am in my second week. I go to the gym and do my workouts on my way to work in the morning.

Thanks!
Azle
08-10-05, 09:35 AM
Explian BFL for those of use who do not know, Thank You
TxBiker
08-10-05, 10:18 AM
Explian BFL for those of use who do not know, Thank You

Sorry about that. BFL stands for Body for Life [http://www.bodyforlife.com]. It is a workout regimine that has six days of workouts (alternating body parts and cardio) along with a stable eating plan. The eating plan is six small meals a day with an equal portion of carbs and protein. Not that far removed from what many here eat to sustain energy levels for cycling.

My concern is the weight training and cardio regimine. As a commuter, I ride 30 minutes to work and and 30 minutes back averaging 14.5 to 15.5 mph. So far, I haven't missed a day. I also train my upper and lower body with resistance training at 24Hr Fitness. With the commute, could the added cardio (intensity training) run me the risk of overtraining?

Hope that helps.
badgolfer
08-10-05, 12:14 PM
maybe. each individual is different. if you find that your gains in the weight room are slacking then i would first increase calories and if that does not help start to slowly back off the cardio in the gym. i have completely cut out cardio in the gym for this reason except for a short warm up before weight training. check your heart rate first thing in the morning. if it is high your body might be having trouble recovering.