I usually get to the gym 5 days a week right after work.

I've been doing the stairmaster most days for about 18 months now, and I'm up to 45 mins at level 20 on the fat burner workout. It's funny as hell to watch some teenager hop on the other machine and try to keep up with me. They usually crash and burn within 2 minutes

http://www.amazon.com/StairMaster-Stepmill...30645713&sr=1-4

I also do a 10 mile ride on the VR bike to end my workout. I don't go crazy on it, but get through the 10 miles in 36-39 minutes, depending on how beat I am from lifting weights and doing the Stairmaster.

I've lost 40 lbs in the past few years, but just as important to me is the increase in stamina. I like being able to do physical activity without feeling worn out at the end of the day. I'm in way better shape than I was 20 years ago.

 

Good for you!

 

I've got a Skier's Edge that is deadly that way.

Innocuous looking little machine but if I load the powder setup, I can't do it for more than a few minutes at a time. But it is the equivalent of ~100 turns a minute, I figure it is the equivalent of a 2500 ft mogul run.
Another month and I can start using it again.

 

Hey Triman,

Nice multi-thousand dollar "back-up" bike. lol I just picked up a tiny used custom Calfee from the classifieds on Slowtwitch. Working on building my muy short girlfriend a tri bike that somewhat fits.

 

Looks like we stirred up some interest and some good information on getting in shape or staying in shape. Triman you are amazing and dedicated. I agree on the paceline technique especially at the windy beach. Not everyone can copy your routine but anyone can stay in reasonable shape if they put their mind to it. Lots of stuff both indoors and outdoors which can be done in moderation or full bore. One suggestion I would like to make is to keep track of your progress once you start any fitness program. First, set a goal, lose 10 pounds, increase aerobic capacity, reduce waist size, run longer and faster, break 100 in Golf or whatever and keep track of it. I find that keeping a database of my weight, body fat, ride endurance, average speed, average heart rate, power output helps me to measure my progress and when you start seeing results both on the spreadsheet and in the mirror you become more committed. And, I am a borderline diabetic so through diet and exercise I lowered my blood sugar, hemoglobin and cholesterol to very acceptable levels. I get all of these checked every 6 months without fail. So, think about those benefits for motivation. Like the Nike commercial states "Just Do It".

 

^Since Nike's "Just Do It" is mentioned, one way to stay motivated is to keep records of your workout. I use NikePlus for my running. Whether you use Nike Plus wristband or IPOD with sensor, it is a great way to keep records. All your data can be uploaded to Nikeplus.com and you can join a variety of different challenges. Uploading after a good workout can be a great motivator. Who knows? Perhaps we can start Vintage group challenge.

My problem is that I just don't have time to run, and swim anymore. I run mainly but need to get back to swimming too. I walked into a bike shop the other day and realized why I am not bicyling. These bikes are way too expensive.

Swimming and running don't cost as much.

 

Well I figure I'd like to get back to at least 185. That's 60 lbs.
I'm fighting to challenges though, the first is my knee and the second is my elbows.
you see the problem is my elbows bend allowing the fork to reach my mouth

But it's one step at a time.
And with respect to bikes, buy used. you can get some staggeringly good bikes that somebody bought to get back into shape and rode exactly twice and put it into the garage for two years.

 

Jerry, a little tendonitis can slow that elbow action down.....want some? I still have some to spare. BUT today is a good day so far....

 

I read this with great admiration and memories of another time. I'm vertically challenged, but I could always run, run, run. My best high school mile was 4:53, which is to say not fast enough at our school. I ran like Forrest Gump during 7 years of college as a diversion and to clear my mind. During almost 30 years in the military, I figure I ran around to planet at least 3 times. At age 38, I ran the mile in 5:08 in Georgia sand in required bloused fatiques and wearing combat boots. I could get up at any time of the night, bad weather or good, and run, run, run. I loved every minute of it. As things go, it ended for me during a 7.3 mile run, with friends in Baker Park, Frederick, MD. I involuntarily collapsed and they had a get a car to haul me back. I should have known that the numbness I had been feeling in my feet for several years was not a good thing. After some months of physical therapy, pills, and the like, I went right back and started running again. I was never the same again and plagued by joint, back, and sciatica issues. But, I plugged on and on, unwilling to give in to the body that was failing me. I was 50 before I finally found a sports medicine specialist, who read me the riot act. Seemingly, I had already shrunk 1 1/2 inches, a spinal X-ray looked like that of a 70 year old, I had an S1 stenosis, and deteriorating lumbar discs. Worse, he said my skeleton - long waisted and short legs - and musculature never meant for me to be a runner. He advised reasonable 2-3 mile/day walking and swimming, saying that cycling would likely exacerbate my joint and back problems. So, I started the Forrest Gump swimming program. That worked well for several years until I got chronic neck spasms and shoulders that creaked like old barn doors and with loss of range of motion. Seems those 30 each pushups and situps I did during every TV commercial for several decades had caught up with me too. I'm near 63 years old now. I try to stay active, and I do have to watch the calories. I can't do anything physical or exercise-like early in the morning these days. Just getting out of bed can be a chore. My body warms up during the day and gets better, typical of artheritis. My major exercise goal now is to avoid onsets of acute sciatica, which is debilitating and lasts a month or longer.
We are all different and built different. I'd urge you to do things in moderation and engage in exercise that is suited to your fitness level and body shape. Listen to your body; that endorphins masked pain will cost you. Exercised induced corticosteroids will damage organs, non-replacable tissues like cartilage and endothelial linings of blood vessels. It is a fact that all of us excercise extremists will ultimately pay the price. Some of us have better genes than others, but evolution never meant Man to reap extraordinary abuse on our bodies. Do one thing if you exercise a lot or to an extreme, know what your blood pressure is under load. It is silent; not correlated to breathing ability; only some get headaches; and it is damaging.
I envy you youngins'. I enjoyed it all so much. I'd probably do it all again but hopefully smarter.

 

I'd like to catch up on Vintage but it's time to hit the gym and do my 6 miles on the elliptical. I will feel good after a week of being a slug.