Noggin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2024 7:00 am
A mate of mine (was a personal trainer in the uk) told me to just walk. Unless you are weightlifting to build specific muscles, he said that walking 5km, even gently but without stopping, is better than going between the aerobic machines (cycling, rowing, cross trainer etc!).
Although isn't weights etc good for improving bone density?
Oh 100%. But most people go to use aerobic machines like cycles, treadmills etc. Apparently for that it's better to go for a good long walk - unless you'll do an hour on each machine and that would probably make you very unpopular with other people at the gym!! LOL
Equally, walking is apparently good for bone density - but basic weight training is very good, apparently! :D
It's one of the many reasons cycling and especially MTB scares me so much - it just doesn't look like much protection when you've been close to the mountain routes!! LOL
Hope you recover fast - cows may judge, but they can't share the judgement so all good x
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
Noggin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2024 7:00 am
A mate of mine (was a personal trainer in the uk) told me to just walk. Unless you are weightlifting to build specific muscles, he said that walking 5km, even gently but without stopping, is better than going between the aerobic machines (cycling, rowing, cross trainer etc!).
I'm calling BS on that (with no qualifications to back my opinion up)
5Km is 3ish miles, at an average walking speed of 4mph you'll knock that out in 45ish minutes without breaking a sweat, 30 minutes on a rower will get you 6km, blowing out your arse, sweat dripping and a sustained heart rate above 140bpm
Noggin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2024 7:00 am
A mate of mine (was a personal trainer in the uk) told me to just walk. Unless you are weightlifting to build specific muscles, he said that walking 5km, even gently but without stopping, is better than going between the aerobic machines (cycling, rowing, cross trainer etc!).
I'm calling BS on that (with no qualifications to back my opinion up)
5Km is 3ish miles, at an average walking speed of 4mph you'll knock that out in 45ish minutes without breaking a sweat, 30 minutes on a rower will get you 6km, blowing out your arse, sweat dripping and a sustained heart rate above 140bpm
He said most people do 15-20 mins on each machine and the goal should be to keep the heart rate slightly above normal for a minimum of 45 minutes, ideally an hour.
But I have no qualifications either; but I would prefer to walk for 45+ mins that go to the gym
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
Noggin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2024 7:00 am
A mate of mine (was a personal trainer in the uk) told me to just walk. Unless you are weightlifting to build specific muscles, he said that walking 5km, even gently but without stopping, is better than going between the aerobic machines (cycling, rowing, cross trainer etc!).
I'm calling BS on that (with no qualifications to back my opinion up)
5Km is 3ish miles, at an average walking speed of 4mph you'll knock that out in 45ish minutes without breaking a sweat, 30 minutes on a rower will get you 6km, blowing out your arse, sweat dripping and a sustained heart rate above 140bpm
He said most people do 15-20 mins on each machine and the goal should be to keep the heart rate slightly above normal for a minimum of 45 minutes, ideally an hour.
But I have no qualifications either; but I would prefer to walk for 45+ mins that go to the gym
If all you're doing is 15 minute's of moderate exercise per machine, then he may have a point, but, IMHO, that kind of defeats the whole purpose of the machines, they're there for strenuous exercise, again in my opinion.
Current NHS guff is to do 150 minutes moderate or 75 minutes of strenuous exercise per week.
Personally I'd sooner boil my head than go to a gym
I'm calling BS on that (with no qualifications to back my opinion up)
5Km is 3ish miles, at an average walking speed of 4mph you'll knock that out in 45ish minutes without breaking a sweat, 30 minutes on a rower will get you 6km, blowing out your arse, sweat dripping and a sustained heart rate above 140bpm
He said most people do 15-20 mins on each machine and the goal should be to keep the heart rate slightly above normal for a minimum of 45 minutes, ideally an hour.
But I have no qualifications either; but I would prefer to walk for 45+ mins that go to the gym
If all you're doing is 15 minute's of moderate exercise per machine, then he may have a point, but, IMHO, that kind of defeats the whole purpose of the machines, they're there for strenuous exercise, again in my opinion.
Current NHS guff is to do 150 minutes moderate or 75 minutes of strenuous exercise per week.
Personally I'd sooner boil my head than go to a gym
Don't disagree, but most people (including me when I went/planned to go!) go and do a series of 20 mins or so on each machine. And apparently that's not as good as the walking. But like I say - I'm only repeating what he advised me to do (taking into account the knee and shoulder!!).
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
Another trip up to the Col de la Madeleine this morning for breakfast - no croissants of any description sadly!! Coffee is good tho
Mont Blanc still not visible from up there cos of cloud
Slightly changed how I move on the bike (realised I was a bit unbalanced on the turns) and my arm got a bit pissy about it! Rode better though Soooo if I'm gonna go up for sunrise tomorrow (first morning its been forecast to be clear skies in weeks!) then I'll be dosing up before and after
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Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
Posted my vote days ago!
Today, drove to Somerset, towing the caravan, on site, got set up, awning up, who needs a gym!!!
Just sat outside having a smoke looking at Glastonbury Tor.
Back next week, have fun all
Mick
Came into the office, getting over what I suspect was a touch of the Covid last week and this. I figured that on a Friday I'd bump into fewer people in here than I would at home.
Our fancy kettle started making worrying noises last night, so I left it unplugged overnight and took it apart this morning. It seems to have had some moisture invasion so I disassembled the base and dried it off as best I could.
All working fine now. it's the little wins.
Certainly makes me feel happier than the issues I had yesterday with the white Rockster.
Today, up fairly early, saw red in the election results, took son to work, then headed into the school for the Eucharist service there. Out to Rochester HMP YOI to have a look at how they can do worship with their IT system there. Was able to suggest a couple of work arounds (tight firewall policy) and get things a bit easier to use. Then dropped the chaplain off at Rochester train station. Back home for lunch, coffee and a short snooze. Was going to have a Baptism meeting later on, but the family cannot decide the date of the Baptism, so waiting on them to get back to me.
Wife is baking with the daughter, so stay out of the kitchen so that I can enjoy the proceeds of their labours later on.
Proverbs 17:9
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.
:D 
