Originally Posted by
mgw4jc
I have some friends who are really into the wattage and output numbers. There's a local Orange Theory Fitness that holds group sessions and displays how hard everyone is working be it on a bike, rowing machine or treadmill. I would much rather ride or run outside simply because I get to be outside. And outside is free!
Oh yes, I always prefer the real thing to the gym. I also prefer sports/activities that distract from the actual exercise.
I also had the day off yesterday for MLK day (first time in years I haven't had to work), and I took the opportunity to install fenders on my commuter (complete with a bit of cutting) and flip the cogs on my cassette (they started skipping in high gears when I replaced the chain, and Sheldon says that flipping them is a viable alternative to a new cassette). Also finished up building a set of wheels for another bike. Point is, spending the day working on the bikes was glorious.