I'm starting to have second thoughts on the idea of, "consistency". It seems to me that people are too wrapped up about cardio fitness, period. So if one is a runner or cyclist they seem to see this idea of consistency as needing to do that activity virtually everyday and that's where this thing about zone 2 comes into play, because if you go above Z2 every time you go for a run/ride that would lead to wearing something down, whether it involve you musculoskeletal system or your nervous system.

I'm coming around to the idea that we all talk about consistency, but it's not well defined. When does consistency, even at low levels, becomes too much? Is there such a thing? I think so.

I do believe for many people in their quest to be consistent causes them to mainly do that one activity. I'm not saying that you will suffer a direct injury to your musculoskeletal/nervous system. doing that one activity. However, you will experience degradation to other areas of your musculoskeletal system and I think, given how complex our body is, it will manifest in many ways.

I could go on for a while here, but I'm going to cut it short. I've given up on the idea of consistency on the bike/run. and now I've decided to vary my workouts much more and focus on things that are difficult and because of that are enjoyable at creating challenges and obtaining goals. I'm no longer worrying about my cardio zone, because whatever I do my cardio is getting exercised. But what is more important is that I'm exercising my entire musculoskeletal system.

Just look around at all the old people and what do you see. Non-mobility. I even know runners and cyclists that are becoming immobile. I don't believe that's natural, rather it's from our way of living and just cycling or running may keep those effects away a little longer, it will eventually catch up.


Here's a short video on the surge of American caregivers. My sister and I fall into this category and it's not fun. I will NOT allow myself to burden my family as I age.