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Getting rid of the lockdown physique?

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By *bost OP   Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

Mr Pf here. I’ve decided that enough is enough and I better get ready for a return to work next month.

Thinking of getting back out on the bike and hammering it as much as I can.

Anyone any ideas on an acceptable starting point for distance to aim for. I’m thinking of ten miles per day to start with, but also wondering if that’s enough.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mind you can't out cycle your gub though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Mr Pf here. I’ve decided that enough is enough and I better get ready for a return to work next month.

Thinking of getting back out on the bike and hammering it as much as I can.

Anyone any ideas on an acceptable starting point for distance to aim for. I’m thinking of ten miles per day to start with, but also wondering if that’s enough."

10 miles per day is a good start! All depends upon terrain, if relatively flat road cycling then 10 miles may be fairly easy, up in by a few miles every week once your body gets used to it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

10miles is a good start, will be about an hours cycle

If you haven't been out on bike in ages, I'd suggest to a short ride of 2 or 3 miles just to get a feel for the bike and see if there is anything that needs checked or adjusted, test brakes, test gears, see if thst flat is actually a puncture

Better to get the niggles sorted close to home than further away

Also have a look at the british cycling and lets ride webpages for short videos on things like checks on bike, returning to cycling, starting road cycling etc

Other wee things to consider

Puncture repair kit and tool

Hydration

Helmet?

Saddle at right height?

Have fun, keep pedalling

Ps im gonna be doing the same, ive been lazy past 2 to 3 weeks and i need to get back at it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Planking starting again tomorrow and going out walks as often as I can, I haven’t actually put weight on I’ve lost weight and shape hasn’t changed much so it’s more about feeling better than anything for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have been cycling most days on the turbo trainer and using Zwift app. Trying to keep off the lockdown eating bulges. Hopefully soon get to travel further for outdoor activities

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By *bost OP   Couple
over a year ago

glasgow


"Mind you can't out cycle your gub though "

Funny enough, Mrs Pf said that exact phrase to me this morning!

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By *aggismuncher69Man
over a year ago

Johnstone

I walk the dog a good distance so legs are ok. It’s the gut from overeating and (mainly) alcohol I need to address! Was out walking/running this morning and need to dig the pushbike out the garage. No easy solution unfortunately!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If anyone is wondering what route to cycle etc or needs some inspiration,

there are lots of tried and tested routes on the lets ride website that (used a few myself)

And its a free website which is a bonus lol

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By *aggismuncher69Man
over a year ago

Johnstone


"If anyone is wondering what route to cycle etc or needs some inspiration,

there are lots of tried and tested routes on the lets ride website that (used a few myself)

And its a free website which is a bonus lol"

0 rides near me - story of my life

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If anyone is wondering what route to cycle etc or needs some inspiration,

there are lots of tried and tested routes on the lets ride website that (used a few myself)

And its a free website which is a bonus lol

0 rides near me - story of my life "

Sorry about that

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By *exy gentMan
over a year ago

Midlothian

Been trying to shed 1.5 stones since lockdown, still fighting

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By *utdooryoneMan
over a year ago

Over there

While I like a good ride (on a bike), if I'm honest, it's running which gets rid of weight.

I did c25k a couple of years back, I now do 5-8k 3 or 4 times a week. I can see when my running mileage goes up, the weight comes off...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"While I like a good ride (on a bike), if I'm honest, it's running which gets rid of weight.

I did c25k a couple of years back, I now do 5-8k 3 or 4 times a week. I can see when my running mileage goes up, the weight comes off..."

I'd love to be able to run. Used to do the 100m and 200m for school but could never run any distance. Always end up with a sore back. Mr and friends who run always talk about it clearing the mind too.

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By *utdooryoneMan
over a year ago

Over there


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I'd love to be able to run. Used to do the 100m and 200m for school but could never run any distance. Always end up with a sore back. Mr and friends who run always talk about it clearing the mind too."

Do try it, but off-road.

I find tarmac runs are a pain in the knee, thigh and hips...

Off-road (or at least some of a run) just seems easier on my joints, it also uses more of my body to balance.

Also, make sure you've really bouncy/accomodating sole trainers. I had a pair of Adidas which felt ace in the shop, but they were too soft and I was 'thumping' my heels lots.

C25k also builds you up gently, so even if you are fit, your body gets used to things and builds strength.

Finally, I have a wee post run our bike yoga stretch and that really helps.

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By *ikehunter8Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

The biggest thing anyone can do to change the lockdown physique is looking at calories in versus calories out.

If you can get your calories lower (even 200 calories) you'll be in a deficit and your body will start to loose weight. If you add any sort of cardio it will then increase your calorie burn.

If you don't tackle the calories along side the excercising you won't get far... Eating 3000 calories and then only excercising 200-300 calories (20 min run say) you'd still be in a calorie surplus (2500 for a guy).

You can do a bunch of things at home but find something you enjoy doing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Trying to get rid of my physique too, but struggling, mentally I can’t be bothered but know I have to make an effort, and physically I struggle to do the longer running distances I did before. Trying to get a bike at the moment but is impossible, as they are always out of stock because of the surge in demand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I keep on getting emails from my old gym telling me about new post lockdown offers

Got so fed up with it I sent back a reply saying

“Thanks for the offers but I have decided to stay fat”

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"While I like a good ride (on a bike), if I'm honest, it's running which gets rid of weight.

I did c25k a couple of years back, I now do 5-8k 3 or 4 times a week. I can see when my running mileage goes up, the weight comes off..."

I’m starting c25k on Monday... pray for me lol

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By *aggismuncher69Man
over a year ago

Johnstone


"I’m starting c25k on Monday... pray for me lol"

Be careful not to get black eyes!

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By *ikehunter8Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

You can do plenty of bodyweight exercises that will burn as much as a longer bike ride. Something as simple as a 30min emom (every minute on the minute) 8 air squats & 8 burpees and rest in the remaining time.

Depending on you're level of fitness drop the reps down to 5&5 or up the interval time to 1 min 30 sec as long as you get about a 30 sec rest

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By *utdooryoneMan
over a year ago

Over there


"...

I’m starting c25k on Monday... pray for me lol"

Stick at it - the first week is ok, middle two or three tough, suddenly it's like 'oooh, check me, I'm running!'.... Let us know how you get on.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish


"While I like a good ride (on a bike), if I'm honest, it's running which gets rid of weight.

I did c25k a couple of years back, I now do 5-8k 3 or 4 times a week. I can see when my running mileage goes up, the weight comes off...

I'd love to be able to run. Used to do the 100m and 200m for school but could never run any distance. Always end up with a sore back. Mr and friends who run always talk about it clearing the mind too."

Yes it does. I first started running at age 49.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it would take more than cycling for me.

I need lipo suction, tummy tuck and my jaws wired.

And I haven't even had the excuse of not being at work!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't know how this has happened but over the lockdown I've lost a few pounds! Mind you I still weigh the same as a baby elephant but

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