Originally Posted by
pepperbelly
My cardiologists says I am good. Pulmonologist says the same.
I retired from a city public works dept. at 62. I was used up and literally dragging my feet at the end after 20 years.
I played 3rd base on my softball team until after 50. 2 nights a week in league and one or two tournaments on weekends. It was nothing.
Now I feel wrung out.
I will figure it out and get back to being fit.
You aren’t being a dick and my hide is way too thick to hurt my ferlings! 😄
Maybe that's the problem. You should have felt somewhat judged by their comments. NGL I wish my GP was saying my heart was good. They don't. I'm 66 as well. About the same 12mph avg on a 9mi out and back. BUT this is not a ride done for fitness and/or weight loss! 3x/wk full body strength training with cardio warmup make the bike ride possible and keep weight around 210 (5'10"). You will never burn enough calories at 12mph (avg) of stop and go on a bicycle to make ANY measurable difference in your weight. If you can afford it, go on a meal plan for a few months. Join a gym. Seniors have no excuse, affordable memberships are thrown at us once we hit 60.