Minnesota Winter Physical Conditioning?

[letitride]

Look to see if there's a Fitness 19 in your area. I paid $99 start up fee and $9 a month with no help from insurance. Its $19 a month if you do $0 enrollment. The one I went to was over twice the size of the snap fitness around. Unfortunately my location just shut down.

[motoxvet]

Look to see if there's a Fitness 19 in your area. I paid $99 start up fee and $9 a month with no help from insurance. Its $19 a month if you do $0 enrollment. The one I went to was over twice the size of the snap fitness around. Unfortunately my location just shut down.

Thanks, I'll check on it.

[ktm300]

The Concept 2 rower is great and doesn't screw with bad knees or back.  

[Treesmacker]

Here is a Schwin Airdyne in Coon Rapids for $40

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/spo/4753460536.html

[DeviousPete]

Treesmacker

How long do you usually go on those? My issue was always I had to spend a lot of time on it to get what I perceived to be a benefit.

Although I was much younger then also :-)

[Treesmacker]

Treesmacker

How long do you usually go on those? My issue was always I had to spend a lot of time on it to get what I perceived to be a benefit.

Although I was much younger then also :-)

It all depends how hard I want to work, the faster you go the more resistance increases.

Last winter I did a Tabata inverval similar to this and it sure helped for Enduro's. it really kicks your butt.

And these Airdyne's are built like a tank so even if it's older it's probably still solid.

 

Got a 100 seconds try this!

[DeviousPete]

Thanks!

Been contemplating on whether or not to just put together some equipment at home and forego the gym or not. But like I said I get more motivated when there's people around... We'll see.

[98cr250r]

It all depends how hard I want to work, the faster you go the more resistance increases.

Last winter I did a Tabata inverval similar to this and it sure helped for Enduro's. it really kicks your butt.

And these Airdyne's are built like a tank so even if it's older it's probably still solid.

 

Got a 100 seconds try this!

 

Hey Treesmacker...  Did you do any cardio base training before you did the Tabata?  Just curious... 

 

I did something like that, 'cept it was a regular spin bike...  After I was done with my 6 weeks of cardio base, I dropped my time down to an hour a day on the spin bike, but instead of low heart rate the whole time...  I started with a 10 minute warm up, low heart rate (55% to 65% of max), followed by 30 seconds as hard as I could go, then another 10 minutes slow, followed by another 30 seconds hard...  kept going that way for the hour. 

 

Every week, I increased the 30 second part, and towards the end, right before the season started, I was at 2 minutes "all out". 

 

Outlined my "routine" to Eddie C, and he said he liked it...  Only thing he would change is to make the 2 minutes "all out" longer.  Don't remember how long he said he would go maxed out...  I'll have to see if I can find it.

 

Like I said before, started out the year feeling like a teenager.  Problem was, second race in, I tipped over and broke my leg...  Haven't really exercised since.  Glad this thread got started, its got me re-introduced to my exercise room! :-)

 

 

edit:  PS..  Do any of you guys use a smart phone to reply on here?  Don't think I'll ever try that again!  Had to give up and use the computer!

Edited December 14, 2014 by 98cr250r

[Treesmacker]

Hey Treesmacker...  Did you do any cardio base training before you did the Tabata?  Just curious... 

 

I did something like that, 'cept it was a regular spin bike...  After I was done with my 6 weeks of cardio base, I dropped my time down to an hour a day on the spin bike, but instead of low heart rate the whole time...  I started with a 10 minute warm up, low heart rate (55% to 65% of max), followed by 30 seconds as hard as I could go, then another 10 minutes slow, followed by another 30 seconds hard...  kept going that way for the hour. 

 

Every week, I increased the 30 second part, and towards the end, right before the season started, I was at 2 minutes "all out". 

 

Outlined my "routine" to Eddie C, and he said he liked it...  Only thing he would change is to make the 2 minutes "all out" longer.  Don't remember how long he said he would go maxed out...  I'll have to see if I can find it.

 

Like I said before, started out the year feeling like a teenager.  Problem was, second race in, I tipped over and broke my leg...  Haven't really exercised since.  Glad this thread got started, its got me re-introduced to my exercise room! :-)

 

98CR250R,

 That looks very similar to what I did last winter. 

I'm 4 weeks into the "Base" now, soon the Airdyne H.I.T. punishment begins!

Also did some Kettlebell core stuff last winter,transfers to riding very well and muscles hurt in places I never knew I had!

It sure helped for riding the 4-5 hr Enduro's with my 13 yr old son this summer!

This fall I went head first into a post and messed up my shoulder (rotator cuff) same one I hurt 25 yrs ago! So I have to work on that.

Sucks to get OLD!  Super Senior Class for me this year.

 

edit:  PS..  Do any of you guys use a smart phone to reply on here?  Don't think I'll ever try that again!  Had to give up and use the computer!

[speedtoad]

10 years ago I weighed 215 pounds and packing it on fast.  Before my first daughter was born I controlled my eating and started running.  I lost 40 pounds.

The problem with being successful is you tell yourself you can always loose the weight again.

Today I weighed myself, 208 pounds.  It's so much harder now, but it's time to get serious.  I might get one of them fancy bikes.

[DeviousPete]

I use my phone a lot to reply.

I use the thumper talk app tho and not from a browser. Works better IMO.

On topic ...

I think it's time to reassemble a home gym.

[speedtoad]

Here is a Schwin Airdyne in Coon Rapids for $40

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/spo/4753460536.html

Sold.  Thanks Treesmacker.

 

Something to do now when I'm stuck at home and need a work out.

Edited December 16, 2014 by toadl

[Treesmacker]

Sold.  Thanks Treesmacker.

 

Something to do now when I'm stuck at home and need a work out.

That was a good buy for $40!

They are built to last as you could tell when you loaded it into your vehicle. Ha

[motoxvet]

I'm joining Snap fitness for sure.  It's going to have to wait until at least next week though.  We both have NASTY colds.  A granddaughter came over and stayed the day LAST weekend.   She had a bad cold.  Now WE have that same nasty cold.  Murphy's law.

[deener]

I wish I could stand actually " working out." I've tried going to the gym in the past but get bored easily lol. Over the years I've gravitated towards doing stuff that is a great workout but doesn't seem like you're working out. I kayak and hike lots in the fall(hunting), starting up playing hockey on league this winter, hiking again checking hunting spots again in the spring then it's moto season again. I play softball too in the summer. That's more beer drinking and guy time than anything though haha.

[motoxvet]

I'm not a hunter but I go for hikes by the family cabin.  The difference FOR ME is, when I walk, I just get from point a to b.  When I'm doing a treadmill, for example, I have that different frame of mind and PUT OUT some effort.  When I would step off the treadmill, there was sweat dripping off the back of my hair and in my eyes.  I'd keep a towel hanging over the sides of the treadmill to wipe it off before I'm done.  I certainly never worked up a sweat doing hiking.  As long as I can keep the "mindless entertainment" thing at home, I'll be fine.  Softball is good though.  Your legs get a good workout with cut and thrust moves that even running doesn't give you.

[SilentAssassin II]

I wish I could stand actually " working out." I've tried going to the gym in the past but get bored easily lol. Over the years I've gravitated towards doing stuff that is a great workout but doesn't seem like you're working out. I kayak and hike lots in the fall(hunting), starting up playing hockey on league this winter, hiking again checking hunting spots again in the spring then it's moto season again. I play softball too in the summer. That's more beer drinking and guy time than anything though haha.

I run and bicycle.  Bike to work a lot, it's 18 miles.  I wear a watch and I literally cannot help myself from trying to out do my best time.  Same with running.. Plus I run a lot of races and compete in some duathalons so that is motivation.  But try wearing a watch when you do things, if you are competitive you'll try to do it faster next time.

[MNKeith]

I run and bicycle.  Bike to work a lot, it's 18 miles.  I wear a watch and I literally cannot help myself from trying to out do my best time.  Same with running.. Plus I run a lot of races and compete in some duathalons so that is motivation.  But try wearing a watch when you do things, if you are competitive you'll try to do it faster next time.

 

Try the Strava app.  A few people on here are on it and use it for running, biking and trail riding.  

 

Leaving for Cali in a few days.  Looking forward to running on the beach. 

[SilentAssassin II]

Try the Strava app.  A few people on here are on it and use it for running, biking and trail riding.  

 

Leaving for Cali in a few days.  Looking forward to running on the beach. 

I will look into it but I can say if it involves carrying my phone with me that is a dealbreaker!

 

That sounds pretty damn good. 

 

A lot better than doing it in 35 degrees and rain, and dark.

[MNKeith]

You mean.....a person can exist...without a phone for brief periods of time?

 

 

 

Yeah.  Gotta have your phone for Strava to work.