Originally Posted by
Neil_B
Throwing in my usual contrary wrench.... I don't think I've lost much fitness, if any, during my layoff. Then again I never thought cycling was exercise. I wonder if the OP felt the way he did because he treated the ride as exercise.
Not really, Neil. I thought of it as "fun" and getting exercise while having said fun. I WAS riding for my health, but because I know I have to something to help with the diabetes or die. I didnt/dont think of it like I would if I were going to the gym.