right that's it, time to get fit and lose the moobs.
Discussion
JJCW said:
How about an exercise bike for the home?
Shouldn't be hard on your shoulder and it'll let you get the cycling fitness up for when your shoulder is fixed, then you can be ready for longer rides outside and enjoy it a lot more
I would say if you already have a bike that fits you (as the OP seems to have - kudos on the felt btw, was going to snap one up on wiggle when they were on offer) you would be better getting a turbo trainer and a spare rear wheel - feel much more like real riding than a stationary bike and will be more comfy as the bike is set up for you, rather then some 90th percentile size guy.Shouldn't be hard on your shoulder and it'll let you get the cycling fitness up for when your shoulder is fixed, then you can be ready for longer rides outside and enjoy it a lot more
I like the sound of the turbo trainer, forgive my ignorance but why the spare wheel?
Don't suppose you've got any links / suggestions as to which to go for as I've never looked at them.
I'm oh so close to getting one of those wooden water rowers from John Lewis, and maybe a treadmill or something similar too. This fitness lark isn't half expensive though, I could buy loads of pies and ciggies with what I'm set to spend
Don't suppose you've got any links / suggestions as to which to go for as I've never looked at them.
I'm oh so close to getting one of those wooden water rowers from John Lewis, and maybe a treadmill or something similar too. This fitness lark isn't half expensive though, I could buy loads of pies and ciggies with what I'm set to spend
Interesting topic.
Any suggestions for me?
I had a smashed pelvis, a replaced hip socket, a nailed tibia, destroyed fibula and a lot of muscle damage.
I can't run (literally, my left leg doesn't work quick enough). Riding a bike, even a static one causes me a lot of pain in my hip.
I could really do with losing my "relaxed six pack", well, watneys party seven.
Would a rowing machine work in this scenario do ya think?
Thanks.
Any suggestions for me?
I had a smashed pelvis, a replaced hip socket, a nailed tibia, destroyed fibula and a lot of muscle damage.
I can't run (literally, my left leg doesn't work quick enough). Riding a bike, even a static one causes me a lot of pain in my hip.
I could really do with losing my "relaxed six pack", well, watneys party seven.
Would a rowing machine work in this scenario do ya think?
Thanks.
To the OP: you say you have a shoulder injury, are you capable of doing push-ups? (You've mentioned rowing, so I assume that you are) If so,
http://hundredpushups.com/
Excellent for tightening the chest up, as well as general upper body fitness. Plus you can do it at home.
http://hundredpushups.com/
Excellent for tightening the chest up, as well as general upper body fitness. Plus you can do it at home.
Cazzer, I would say no to rowing.
But yes to swimming, and these: http://www.swimshop.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=FLOATA...
Hold you upright as you run in the pool. Therefore you can go at the pace that works for you, zero impact exercise, and slowly work on your leg. Only downside, you look like a berk.
But yes to swimming, and these: http://www.swimshop.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=FLOATA...
Hold you upright as you run in the pool. Therefore you can go at the pace that works for you, zero impact exercise, and slowly work on your leg. Only downside, you look like a berk.
I third or what ever it is cycling, after 6 months of solid gym last summer (mix of weights and all fitness machines) although it worked (visible differance even though only 100-89kg's) i was getting bored by the end and thus have decided not to join a gym this year.
I have just broken up from uni for a month and a bit and am trying to get back into cycling to work off the excess booze i had at uni over the past term (worked it out, i get more calories from booze than food as i eat once a day and go out most nights) I have started cycling a lap of bewl water daily (between sevenoaks and hastings on the A21 if anyone knows it) as i prefer being outside and find cycling on a mountain bike on the roads too slow. So far its going well, although i am tired after it and end up with punctures every three days, (todays caused me to walk the last 2 miles carrying the bike). Other than that i love it and would rally reccomend it. The aim is to increase it lternative days to two laps/one lap and running half of it by two weeks time.
On top of all that I am even considering buying a road bike to save myself the 70 mile round trip i do there every day lol
I have just broken up from uni for a month and a bit and am trying to get back into cycling to work off the excess booze i had at uni over the past term (worked it out, i get more calories from booze than food as i eat once a day and go out most nights) I have started cycling a lap of bewl water daily (between sevenoaks and hastings on the A21 if anyone knows it) as i prefer being outside and find cycling on a mountain bike on the roads too slow. So far its going well, although i am tired after it and end up with punctures every three days, (todays caused me to walk the last 2 miles carrying the bike). Other than that i love it and would rally reccomend it. The aim is to increase it lternative days to two laps/one lap and running half of it by two weeks time.
On top of all that I am even considering buying a road bike to save myself the 70 mile round trip i do there every day lol
Don1 said:
Cazzer, I would say no to rowing.
But yes to swimming, and these: http://www.swimshop.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=FLOATA...
Hold you upright as you run in the pool. Therefore you can go at the pace that works for you, zero impact exercise, and slowly work on your leg. Only downside, you look like a berk.
Thanks for that mate.....although swimming is out...But yes to swimming, and these: http://www.swimshop.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=FLOATA...
Hold you upright as you run in the pool. Therefore you can go at the pace that works for you, zero impact exercise, and slowly work on your leg. Only downside, you look like a berk.
My left leg looks bloody nasty.
Ok, looks like I need to give you something special. Or you could always wear a pair of neoprene long bottoms if you are afraid of the asthetics in a local pool? <2mm would support, and would cover anything...
Try Powerplate? http://uk.powerplate.com/EN/
Expensive, but they do really work. Apparently.
Going more expensive...Flow pools? Private pool/hot tub that allows you to swim against a current, and relax when you turn the current off. I know the guy who does this for the UK... http://www.maaxspa.com.au/swim-spa-range.asp?page=...
Try Powerplate? http://uk.powerplate.com/EN/
Expensive, but they do really work. Apparently.
Going more expensive...Flow pools? Private pool/hot tub that allows you to swim against a current, and relax when you turn the current off. I know the guy who does this for the UK... http://www.maaxspa.com.au/swim-spa-range.asp?page=...
if you live in NE, we should get a group for a day at Dalby Forest...fantastic tracks with colour codes like in skiing....Tried some diff ones last year....tough but great fun....you need a good basic level to justify...but a good target as really satisfying...
I too need some weight loss as regime gone to pot with dodgy knee...at gym for first time in 4 weeks and breaking in gently. Put on nearly a stone in one month...fell like lardy boy, or even Moyles like !!!
I too need some weight loss as regime gone to pot with dodgy knee...at gym for first time in 4 weeks and breaking in gently. Put on nearly a stone in one month...fell like lardy boy, or even Moyles like !!!
Hmmm, you've all set me thinking about getting my hands on a rowing machine now. I've never been a gym member, but used to do dumbells at home to try and lose a bit of weight (got bored with them in the end). The water rowers are a bit out of my price range, but has anyone got any recommendations for a rower at the cheaper end of the market (somewhere around the £100 range is where I'm thinking). I know quality will be seriously compromised at that price, but can't really afford to spend too much at the moment.
I had a mid life crisis after seeing a photo of me 2y ago
Cycling was my salvation - road and mountain, the most expensive bikes you can reasonably find cost less than 6 months depreciation on a Yaris
The most useful thing in my motivation was having a mate of the same fitness level to compete with and another pal significantly fitter to chase
I lost 2 stone in 6 months and lurrrrv my bikes now
Sun, snow, sleet, rain or whatever I get out 3 times a week for 90-120 mins
Good lights help in the winter too
But mainly its having mates to challenge yourself against
Good luck !
If you want to go to the gym cheaply, go to the local college and see how much it costs for a year if you're a student. You can enroll on a course, usually free or very cheap, then don't turn up.
My gym membership cost me £10 for a year, and the course cost me £20 (I am actually doing it, and it's got me into uni so quite a bargain).
My gym membership cost me £10 for a year, and the course cost me £20 (I am actually doing it, and it's got me into uni so quite a bargain).
Don't overlook running, it has many benefits and the dog will like it too. Don't think that you have to be "built" for running you don't.
Start off with 2 minutes running followed by 3 minutes walking - for a week
the three minutes running 2 walking - another week
then four minutes running 1 walking - another week
ETC
Each session should only be twenty minutes total - maybe twenty five if your making reasonable progress. But when you get to the point where you can run for twenty five minutes at a slow pace then you can build on time running or gradually up your speed to change the workout
People get knee and lower leg problems when they go too far too fast.
Running is a complete workout, requires no expensive kit beyond a well fitted pair of shoes, and you can fit it in whenever,wherever.
I sometimes cycle out to a route, run it and then cycle back - good low impact warm up and then a run.
Take it slowly and build up, two or three times a week is all you need on running, you can cross train or do something else, but have at least one day full rest.
Running is proven to be good for mental wellbeing as well as improving all round fitness. I have lost a stone and half through running in a year. I started as a smoker, ran a few five k races and worked up to a marathon.
Good luck whatever route you take
Start off with 2 minutes running followed by 3 minutes walking - for a week
the three minutes running 2 walking - another week
then four minutes running 1 walking - another week
ETC
Each session should only be twenty minutes total - maybe twenty five if your making reasonable progress. But when you get to the point where you can run for twenty five minutes at a slow pace then you can build on time running or gradually up your speed to change the workout
People get knee and lower leg problems when they go too far too fast.
Running is a complete workout, requires no expensive kit beyond a well fitted pair of shoes, and you can fit it in whenever,wherever.
I sometimes cycle out to a route, run it and then cycle back - good low impact warm up and then a run.
Take it slowly and build up, two or three times a week is all you need on running, you can cross train or do something else, but have at least one day full rest.
Running is proven to be good for mental wellbeing as well as improving all round fitness. I have lost a stone and half through running in a year. I started as a smoker, ran a few five k races and worked up to a marathon.
Good luck whatever route you take
18 months ago I was where you are now. I`m only a short arse 5,9 and was getting near 15 stone after 10 years retired from active sport. Joined local gym and gave up eating snacks. Gym was torture for about two months, did the 3 r`s ~ running,riding and rowing for an hour every day. I had a painful knee which had been giving me gyp for ages.Now I`m 12 stone and fitter than I was 20 years ago, and remarkably my knee is fine.
I do the gym 3-4 times a week now and mix in some weights with the cardio. I rejoined my old cricket team and at the age of 41 I won the league bowling award last season.
The secret is perseverance and sheer bloodymindedness ~ many was the time I`d be on the treadmill at 10.30 pm in a deserted gym wondering what the f
k I was doing. During my time at the gym I`ve seen dozens of new faces start and, after a fortnight, never to be seen again. Get past the first couple of months and it gets much easier. Good luck.
I do the gym 3-4 times a week now and mix in some weights with the cardio. I rejoined my old cricket team and at the age of 41 I won the league bowling award last season.
The secret is perseverance and sheer bloodymindedness ~ many was the time I`d be on the treadmill at 10.30 pm in a deserted gym wondering what the f
k I was doing. During my time at the gym I`ve seen dozens of new faces start and, after a fortnight, never to be seen again. Get past the first couple of months and it gets much easier. Good luck. 
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