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Will Gym fix it for me?
Marcus Farley Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 12.19pm
I’ve actually gone up a size, not down! (Marcus Farley)
Ah, failed New Year’s resolutions. Hands up if this is also you?
Last New Year’s Eve, I made a promise to reduce my waist size from 39 inches down to 34 inches after stubbornly buying some new shorts that would only have fit me when I was thinner.
Ten months on, it’s time for an update. And, the news is bad, very bad…
The excuses fall neatly into valid: Life has been hectic at work and at home, with long hours and family commitments. And, not so valid: My sofa is more comfortable than my saddle.
Knowing that I’ll look a prize fool if my resolution fails, I’ve given my self a proverbial kick up the backside, with a cunning weight loss solution. And, strangely for a cyclist, it doesn't involve bicycles.
The solution came to me on the sofa. Whilst hunting around in my wallet for the video shop card (I don’t just sit on the sofa, I do constructive things whilst there, you know!), I came across my rather unused gym membership card.
Going to the gym tackles the valid excuse of not having enough free time.
- Intensive short workouts (that are less time consuming) in the gym can equal more calorie burning than my ‘keeping up a chat’ lengthier cycling workouts.
- Gym work can also help with building core strength, thereby meaning I can cycle for longer, or at a greater intensity, as well, when I do get out on the bike.
- And, for those with less time and a tighter budget, you can also do gym exercises at home
It’s beginning to pay off, too:
“I’ve lost a few pounds (weight, not just money!) in a couple of weeks already by going to the gym three times a week for half an hour.
Which is more than I can say from ten months seated on the mountain bike and sofa.
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tribegrandaddy
Posted Tue 14 Oct, 7:24 pm UTC Flag as inappropriate
alas Marcus i have the same problem too much work too much stress too much travel too many family commitments not enough me time or riding time hence the only pounds i have lost are sterling but there is always next week
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petersantacruz
Posted Wed 15 Oct, 9:07 am UTC Flag as inappropriate
39 inches!!! what happened to the svelt slim-hipped young man that I knew in Brum oh so many years ago?!
Oh yeah I forgot, middle age! It gets us all in the end ;)
Though don't give up is what I say - if you can't make it to the Gym what about a turbo trainer in front of the TV? Can you get one for sub-£100 so that you can do it as part of your challenge?
(and yes I do recognise the wall hanging - although that memory is somewhat blurry too)
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marcus Farley
Posted Wed 15 Oct, 5:41 pm UTC Flag as inappropriate
he discovered beer and had kids!
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marcus Farley
Posted Wed 15 Oct, 5:41 pm UTC Flag as inappropriate
yep, might be time for a turbo trainer...Keith, any thoughts on this?
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tomdibley.com
Posted Thu 16 Oct, 4:30 pm UTC Flag as inappropriate
Well it's not always old age my friend. I hit 18.75st at the age of 25, 10 months later, I'm now 12.83st. It can be done and I know you have it in there to do the same Marcus. Giving up your car is a sure fire solution although I know that isn't practical as a family man.
Marcus, keep the Gym up. If that is what works for you, go for it. But keep at it after the innitial weight drop slows to a trickle. It won't be long until you're fitting in 38's again, then 36's all the way to your goal.
My uncle recently passed away at the age of 51. He was very overweight and lived an unhealthy lifestyle. That was the cause of his death and shook up the family. Made us all realise we need to look after the bodies that carry us through our life times.
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tribegrandaddy
Posted Sat 18 Oct, 7:05 pm UTC Flag as inappropriate
yeah I have a very nice cyclops fluid trainer + a spare wheel with a slick tyre on so i do,nt vibrate myself to death or deafen myself
it,s really good as the fluid means it really mimicks a proper ride there is no choppy feeling that you get with flywheel type trainers and i,ve had a few
normally spend about 40 minutes on it doing various drills its good for doing one leg pedalling drills cause you cannot lose your balance or can I
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