I learned in racing boats, motorcycles, and cars that you gear for the engine. Being a 64 out of shape newbie, my engine does not make a lot of power. I'm working on this daily to increase the horse power. It's a balancing act between sore, and tired. I'm trying to lose weight so keeping the carb intake down results in tired. Upping carbs results in sore. I have a 38 year old son who is in great shape and been riding for 8 years. He has me on a program. Indoor this winter with my bike on a trainer doing 100 cadence intervals for an hour of hell twice a week. Two other days I lower the resistance and ride to get heart rate up to about 130 for another hour. Two other days I work out on my rowing machine. The last day is upper body strength training. This has been program for last 3 months. It's been tough, but am losing weight, and blood pressure is better.
I appreciate the help and advice that you have given me. THANKS!
Last edited by deweyhtucker; 02-01-09 at 05:17 AM.