|   Fitness Plans for Fat Biker | Heavydluxe
May 22, 2003 7:31 AM | | Hi all...
I've posted around here a couple times.
I recently bought the first mountain bike I've ever owned... I'm mostly riding on-road now in an effort to try to lose a few pounds (I'm pretty big).
A friend hipped me to a site:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml)
... that has a plan for getting off the couch and getting into shape running. This is essentially what I hoped to do on the bike in order to spare my poor joints.
Anyone know of similar sites/plans for us large bikers? Just interested to have a framework to guide my workouts.
Thanks much for all the help!
Best,
Brian |
| re: Fitness Plans for Fat Biker | Heavydluxe
May 22, 2003 7:32 AM | | Ooops... Take the last parenthesis off that link... It should read:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Apologies, B |
| re: Fitness Plans for Fat Biker | JDZ
May 22, 2003 8:27 AM | | Can't speak from experience but from what I've heard you want to bike long rather than hard. Pace yourself so you don't overexert (especially while you're out of shape) but try to stay on the bike for more than 45 minutes at a time. You may also want to work on spinning fast in a low gear rather than mashing a big one. Most important thing is just to have fun, the best motivation. |
| re: Fitness Plans for Fat Biker | JimC.
May 22, 2003 10:10 AM | | just a thought or 2. Biking is fun, if you focus on that you'll ride more and lose weight having fun (win/win). BTW, it's OK to be overweight, but fit. Check with your doctor, he'll tell you if your heart is OK if yhou've been riding the couch for years.
A pound of fat takes 3200 calories to create it. If you ride a bunch and cut back on *some* carbs, you'll see the weight reverse. Slight cutbacks and slight excercise should get you on a successful road to start, don't overdo it, you'll quit.
Good for you for riding, have a ball, Jim |
| Brian, there's your answer!.. | Santa Clause
May 22, 2003 1:31 PM | | Ah, I'm impressed with the caloric/poundage coversion! I'm a big one too Brian! 300lbs here! I have been doing the same as you! I had a MTB in college and was one of the '80s BMXers until high school and college football met my genetics! I still lift, but am trying, like you to find a healthier weight. I do disagree with the "if your fit, weight won't matter" comment. I think we need to get down to weights that our heart can service into old age. Intensity is something that you can build up to. Right now, just have fun and maybe start out every other day, then every day, and then start working on distance or intensity. It's important to get your heart rate up and keep it there for at least 20 minutes. 30-45 minutes is the best. It takes at least 15-20 minutes to start into an aerobic state. Cutting back on carbs is one hard mutha when you love food like I do. Here is some of my body building diet advice for avoiding getting worn out due to low carb intake. Eat some good carbs for breakfast like oatmeal and maybe some rice at lunch. Look into what is considered high glycemic carbs and stay away from those. EAS has a Carb Edge drink that has done wonders for me! I was 320lbs. two months ago at roughly 6'4". That was way too heavy. My goal is 265lbs. and I have found that the new M80 that I purchased is doing wonders for me. I even ride with a mini-disk headset with some hoppin' tunes. That helps me keep my mind off of the trying times. Brian, don't give up bro! I'm going to pray for you and you do the same if that's your thing. You're going to get there, just stick with it! Email me if you want and we can stay after each other if you want. We can do the ol'before and afters! Just keep those pedals turning...not to much gliding!! brannons@cableone.net
PS...I don't know about you, but my boote' hurt something awful at first, but has started to ease up. The smartest thing I did was punt the WTB Laser V Stealth saddle that looked cool and got great ratings and bought a Brooks saddle. Just run a Google search. They are not the coolest looking things, but they are classy and it's amazing how it helps the big guy! The B-17 is a sweet saddle and the B-17 Champion Special is the one I got and is very attractive! Review them on this site! Sorry guys about long post! |
| Cycling burns 1000 calories an hour. Being alive takes 2000/day | Sprocketeer
May 22, 2003 11:16 PM | | Cycling burns 1000 calories an hour. Being alive takes 2000 calories a day. So basically, try to consume no more than 2000 calories a day, go cycling, and you'll lose weight.
Of course, anything you can do to stay regular (guts I'm talking here) is a plus.
cereal for breakfast
sandwhich for lunch
pasta or rice for dinner
stay away from sugar (including juice), processed cheeze, and mayonaise. |
| Check Riding/Training board-similar question... | free-agent
May 22, 2003 12:23 PM | | just asked and answered. Check out that thread. |
| drink espresso, ride dirt, then eat a hearty breakfast | club
May 22, 2003 6:35 PM | | the espresso gets you out the door
riding before breakfast forces your body go get efficient at converting stored fat into energy, instead of relying on a belly full of carbohydrates.
for an hour or so right after a good ride, your metabolism is in overdrive and anything you eat will go to replacing the energy you burned, without turning to fat. they call it the golden hour, you can pretty much pig out right after a good ride and not worry about packing on the pounds.
But the best tip is: Ride Lots. |
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