Originally Posted by
jzr756
Wish to say thank you all so much for your detailed comments and advise, Yeah spclark, I'm 5'4 my BMI is through the roof @ 39 so carrying around alot of excess baggage so to speak . Think I've settled on a chest strap type HR monitor supposed to be more accurate? Incorporating Strength training did cross my mind at some point in time just never acted on it. Think I'll go with the alternating plan advised see how I feel... Seriously appreciate all your comments.
At your BMI, you need an integrated plan that improves your overall condition as you continue to bicycle. This would, ideally, include better diet* management and combining bicycling with some other means to improve your overall strength.
I like swimming, it is perfect to exercise a large number of muscles without trauma to your joints.
* The generally held view that a good and balanced nutritious diet is expensive is rubbish. You can always find ways to eat an excellent diet without wasting a lot of money by putting a little effort.