[cruvon]

Looks like the suns keeping up nicely and got back to commuter cycling to work, a great way to start and end a work day especially since there are some awesome cycling paths along the way between work and home. Intend keeping it up 3-4 times a week and 1-2 times using the car to work besides using the car at weekends. Find cyclings a great way to keep fit while making good use of my commute time and doing my bit for the environment. Infact takes me the same time to cycle 12 kms one way to work as it does to drive in in chocked traffic or take public transport.

What do you guys do to keep the heart pumping?

[Jeef Beef]

Insanity workout program - on month two now and I'm dying.

[samchuang33]

Im just getting into cycling too. I think it is great and does not really stress the body too much as it is more of a endurance sport!

BTW, what bike rack do you guys have?

[cruvon]

Originally Posted by samchuang33

Im just getting into cycling too. I think it is great and does not really stress the body too much as it is more of a endurance sport!

BTW, what bike rack do you guys have?

true.
Do you mean the rack for storage or the car bike rack? Don't take my bike by car so don't use any rack. Is yours a street or hybrid bike?

[cruvon]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Insanity workout program - on month two now and I'm dying.

what's an Insanity workout program? Sounds difficult

[samchuang33]

Originally Posted by cruvon

true.
Do you mean the rack for storage or the car bike rack? Don't take my bike by car so don't use any rack. Is yours a street or hybrid bike?

I meant car bike rack.

I'm currently considering upgrading to the giant TCR or the defy . but it cost a bit

[cruvon]

Originally Posted by samchuang33

I meant car bike rack.

I'm currently considering upgrading to the giant TCR or the defy . but it cost a bit

whew, both are sweet and fast road bikes...I use a Trek 7.5FX commuter, good enough for pavement and road commuting but trying avoid getting the road bike bug.

[samchuang33]

Originally Posted by cruvon

whew, both are sweet and fast road bikes...I use a Trek 7.5FX commuter, good enough for pavement and road commuting but trying avoid getting the road bike bug.

I think i'm still too noob to go on those bike anyway... Still trying to get use to cleats... Almost took out an elderly lady riding on the river coz I couldn't get out of the cleat...

They look so nice u just want to buy it.... dame it.... i think i got the bug

[johnnydad]

Merry cyclist here - road and mountain (with a single speed on the way), try to get out three times a week. I squeeze 25-30km before work during the week, then usually get out for 30-60km rides on the weekend days.

I'd do more, but work and family committments prevent that. I do manage 3 45 minute swims a week and paddle the kayak in summer.

[xcuzme]

i drink beer and play xbox to preserve my perfect physique

[tony20009]

Originally Posted by cruvon

What do you guys do to keep the heart pumping?

I do a 48 mile bike ride once a week when the temp is between 55-90 Fahrenheit. I just don't do it at all in the cold or extreme hot.

I do the following with my trainer:

• 1 hour lifting 5 days a week (body parts approach)
• 500 reps of some mix of ab work 5 days a week
• 10 minutes of plyometric exercises twice a week

I do the following on my own:

• 20 minutes of interval running 3 days a week (treadmill): 1 minute at 7.5 mph, 1 minute at 5 mph, and so on.
• 20 minutes of just running (treadmill) at 6.5-7 mph 4 days a week
• Eat small, healthy, balanced meals 6-8 times a day, allowing myself up to 5 "anything goes" dinners each month.
• Drink water or water with fresh lemon juice all the time; no sodas, no bottled juices (fresh squeezed only)
• Drink 1-2 Scotch on the rocks twice a month and no alcohol all other times

Depending on your age, you may be able to get by with less. At 51, it takes a lot to stay in shape.

[orey]

definite yank

[Chris.G]

Kebab workouts FTW! It is an intense program that involves using your biceps to bring up the kebab to your mouth. Its a hardcore version of concentration curls. you know what they say...curls get the girls!

[mmmmQuattro]

Originally Posted by johnnydad

Merry cyclist here - road and mountain (with a single speed on the way), try to get out three times a week. I squeeze 25-30km before work during the week, then usually get out for 30-60km rides on the weekend days.

I'd do more, but work and family committments prevent that. I do manage 3 45 minute swims a week and paddle the kayak in summer.

No wonder you look so slim
Not sure about the beard though....

[kaishang]

Originally Posted by xcuzme

i drink beer and play xbox to preserve my perfect physique

You must have toned thumbs.

[kaishang]

Originally Posted by Chris.G

Kebab workouts FTW! It is an intense program that involves using your biceps to bring up the kebab to your mouth. Its a hardcore version of concentration curls. you know what they say...curls get the girls!

And if you get a duff kebab, you can also work out your abs when it comes back out...

[Chris.G]

Originally Posted by kaishang

And if you get a duff kebab, you can also work out your abs when it comes back out...

Hence you lose weight. I should make my own weight loss books.

[335i-boy]

Originally Posted by xcuzme

i drink beer and play xbox to preserve my perfect physique

+100

Works well for me !!!

[Ninjaoz]

was a keen cyclist until i've started riding motorbike. did the city to gong ride a few yrs ago, took me freaking 4 hrs!

as for bike racks, i have BMW roof racks and bicycle holder..looks tidy and neat but if you are height or strength challenged, you may want to consider a hitch mount setup. i'm around 6ft tall, so can easily mount it myself.

[GAV-F30]

When i was in Perth i was cycling around the wonderful swan river on saturdays riding 55km took me under 2hrs 10min back in Sydney i cycle along the m7 great pathway.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by kaishang

And if you get a duff kebab, you can also work out your abs when it comes back out...

I'm a fitness first member, usually go North Strathfield, North Sydney, City, depends where I happen to be.

Plus with all the time I spend on the forums I blink a lot so that keeps me quite toned.

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by Chris.G

Kebab workouts FTW! It is an intense program that involves using your biceps to bring up the kebab to your mouth. Its a hardcore version of concentration curls. you know what they say...curls get the girls!

Hurricanes mate? Keeping those rib bones held up is pretty strenuous work.