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Post by goose2k7 on Aug 24, 2009 11:58:28 GMT
Hi guys, Hoping someone can help me out here! I'm looking to increase my fitness and improve my diet dramitacally over the next 3-6 months , as I want to start entering into some events next year but mainly for my wellbeing. I'm looking for any training routines, planners trackers that can help me on my way as i've not got a clue where to start also been looking on the T'internet and struggling to find anything suitable towards Mtb'ing. Any help would be greatfully appreciated! ;D
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Post by ninja penguin on Aug 24, 2009 15:05:32 GMT
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Post by goose2k7 on Aug 24, 2009 15:44:51 GMT
Thanks for that! Anyone for anymore?
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Post by Arnie on Aug 24, 2009 17:01:13 GMT
Cut down on pastries and cakes. If you achieve this, tell me how
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Post by goose2k7 on Aug 24, 2009 17:56:12 GMT
That is my greatest weakness dreading that part!
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Post by mikebike on Aug 24, 2009 19:28:38 GMT
Its all just a matter of having the time or should I say making the time to get on the bike. I've given up trying to get fit its too time consuming
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Post by danevs on Aug 24, 2009 19:37:03 GMT
Its all just a matter of having the time or should I say making the time to get on the bike. I've given up trying to get fit its too time consuming ;D Try speaking to Oggy, he's gone from lazy whinger to XC whippet in about 6months.
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Post by Mark on Aug 24, 2009 20:50:47 GMT
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Post by goose2k7 on Aug 24, 2009 21:05:12 GMT
Cheers markyp Not bad website also the one's ninja penguin put up are pretty helpful too ;D, I did start to really watch my foods but seem to have slipped out of it and it's catching me up again . I am lucky enough to have another month of work so should be able to hit it quite regulary. So you'd say these heart rate monitors are a worthwhile investment then?
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Post by danevs on Aug 24, 2009 21:21:23 GMT
So you'd say these heart rate monitors are a worthwhile investment then? Heart rate monitors can be useful if you know what you're trying to achieve but are probably an extra distraction you don't need when initially looking to improve your fitness. My advice would be to find a group of riders faster than yourself and start tagging along on their rides, in my opinion that's the best way to improve your base fitness without getting too serious. Most of all just enjoy your riding, that makes the fitness side of it a welcome extra instead of the main purpose of all your rides. You can then start throwing in some more specific training rides and you'll soon know if you're one of the perverse few that actually enjoy the pain that comes with it. ;D
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Post by Craigy Boy on Aug 25, 2009 16:15:35 GMT
you just need to put the hours in stay away from choc and generaly anything in a wrapper. eat plenty of fruit drink lots of water and push yourself every ride. when you get to the top of a hill dont stop at the top go up a gear and feal the burn, the next time you do that hill you will fly over it! just be patient and like dan said, make sure you enjoy it
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Post by thistle on Aug 25, 2009 18:41:48 GMT
Go out riding every day. Even if it's just for a few miles and do more and more as your fitness/time allows. Riding to and from work is a good way to do this if you can. Also, if you're out riding you won't be spending that time eating ;D I find if I've been riding a lot, I'm not hungry anyway (just thirsty). Lay off the beer Helps a lot ;D There's also a difference between eating less and eating healthy. I'm not good at either at the moment.
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Post by goose2k7 on Aug 25, 2009 19:42:18 GMT
I have found a site which is good for cycling specific gym work to do a little cross training especially with the winter months coming up www.netfit.co.uk/cycling-weight.htm, doesn't look to bad
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