I bought a bike!

[Metalcharm]

My favourite exercise up until now is walking with bits of jogging thrown in but recently I've been getting some joint pain and have been told I am developing arthritis. (booo!)
I've been laying off the exercise for the past 6 weeks or so and am feeling it in my general health so I got myself a bike to help me "get back out there". I live on an outback station so have lots of room to mountain bike although we don't ahve too many 'mountains' but have lots of sand which is making riding quite a workout!

Does anyone else cycle for exercise?

[Carolyn52]

Way to go mate How about your knees though? My bike is sitting in the garage still Maybe soon we can make friends again, last time it bit me
Have Fun

[BigAndy]

Good on you Metalcharm,

I have two bikes- both have been in pieces for years. Better put them back together. I used to love riding. Sorry to hear about your knees. I was getting pains in my legs after running because my shoes were too small. I found out shoes need to be up to 2 sizes larger than regular shoes for running. Since then have had no problems. I got fitted up at a proper runners shoe shop. I wouldn't have a clue really but maybe running would be easier with the right shoes that wouldn't aggravate anything? Just a thought.

All the best, Andy

[Metalcharm]

Hiya Andy,
it wasn't a 'running' shop as such but did get shoes from a sports shop that were specifically for jogging so they should be good. (you'd hope lol)
I do still do the odd walk but wear a brace which helps. I think the good thing about the bike is that it is a different form of exercise .. it's good to mix it up. I did a 26km cycle this morning which felt good.

[Blitz]

Dusted off my bike the other day. The weather is starting to get better. Got half way and feeling real good - then my pedal fell off! There's a story about life in there somewhere. I'll get it fixed and I'll get back on real soon.

[admin]

That's what you call Murphy s Law!...
Don't put the bike back otherwise out of sight out of mind....you are right great weather now.

[Metalcharm]

Spring is our time for wind .. ugh. I always thought they were a bit silly when you see them right up each other's bums in road races but now i understand why. It's really hard riding into wind! LOL
I'm trying to pick days that are still but they are few and far between at this time of year.

[hanney882]

Biking is a full body workout and can tone your muscles. It is a good exercise if you want to lose some weight. Me and my friends are biking during day offs. I love how it helps me lose weight. I lose about 2 lbs this week. I jog every morning around the park and attending yoga class on Saturday. I also eat natural and organic food.