I was going strong with my riding regime, this ol' gal built up from barely making a 5 mile run the first couple times out to completing a 30+ mile charity ride, with hills, in just a matter of months. I have been enjoying my cycling with a passion, and feeling great from the exercise. I look for interesting rail trails in other states, making day trips out of them. I started doing charity rides. I've been trying to keep consistent with my exercise, in spite of a stressful job and the 90-100 degree weather (I hate heat). But today I found out I have a fractured rib. It's my first broken bone, and yes, I did it biking. The Dr says not to ride or exercise for 6 weeks, and I'm concerned that the progress I've made will go right down the toilet.

As an older person, I've noticed it's much harder to get into shape, and I lose my conditioning much quicker than when I was younger. Any advice on what to do while I'm healing?