Originally Posted by
Wildwood
How true. Takes a lot of discipline to stick to a routine.
I did a summer (2 years ago) as a Wilderness Ranger - best cross training for an aging body - reduced caloric intake, lots of walking, fresh air, and positive vibes from everyone you meet (almost). These days, the bike is my cardio + yardwork is my muscular exertion, had to take down four 40' - 50' trees and haul them out. i could do harder cardio or more focused cross training, but = all work and not enough play makes Wildwood a dull boy.
You need something besides that R600, a nice classic steel frame rides soooo much nicer. Are you smelling all the roses along the way?
Who really knows what tomorrow brings, maybe new direction for my soul and things.....
I spend a good deal of my riding time on public roads rather than bicycle trails, but on the occasion, I'm on a wilderness trail not too far from my home I do smell deer poop and burnt Florida fauna.
I'm sure a steel frame does ride better, but I'm satisfied with my aluminum frame for many years. Frankly, most of my current aerobic activity is on a Me-Mover, although I did ride my bicycle to the Y today.
The reasons I spend more time on the Me-Mover are for the increased workout it offers. Rather than spinning for hours, my heart rate increases substantially in a short period of time, since the MM requires about 20% more energy to propel. Initially, I didn't think the Me-Mover would fit into my exercise routines since my first rides brought on bouts of lactic acid in my legs which surprised me as an avid bicycle rider.
Long story short, I have increased my endurance since the acclimation process about a year ago, my butt no longer gets numb and I have lowered my BP, lost weight since I've been using the MM which pleases my doctor.
Besides it feels good standing, I can see more, and be seen by more.