BrianSharpe Member

600 cal seems kind of arbitrary but you could probably burn close to that during an intense 1 hr spinning class but I'll echo the above in suggesting that it may not be a great idea if you're not already reasonably fit. As you've labelled yourself a beginner I'd suggest a more structured and gradually progressive approach…

Impressive running record, are you planning o taking it up again? Keep up the good work!

I would rather be out running at -30C than plus 30C. It gets hot and humid here and I find that, typically, both heart-rate and perceived effort are up. I try to get out early in the AM (5 or 6) before it gets too hot and run at a slower pace.

That would be just over 1/3rd of your calories from protein (1 g protein = 4 cal) it may take a little planning but it's very doable.

I used to get them when I first started running best thing I started doing was running fasted in the morning and slowing way down....…

You say that you're eating healthy but I don't see you saying that you're eating at a caloric deficit. There's an old saying that you can't outrun a bad diet, if you're eating at or above maintenance you're not going to lose fat no matter what type or how much you exercise. Caloric deficit for fat lose, exercise for health…

Walking is a great way to boost your activity level, other than a comfortable pair of shoes it requires no special equipment, can be done practically anywhere and can be done 365 days a year (if you've been sedentary for a period of time best to start of with shorter, slower walks to allow your body to adapt). It improves…

The treadmill mat is moving under your feet at a preset pace, running outside people tend to try and run a bit faster. You're not experiencing changes in elevation or wind on a treadmill and your running mechanics are different on the the road. When making the transition from treadmill to outdoors your experience is very…

"Comparison is the thief of joy" (T Roosevelt) You've only been running since November, don't worry about speed yet; focus on building your aerobic base and then start thinking about speed a bit more (even most experienced runners do about 80% of their running in Z2/low Z3. I had a very wise coach nce tell me not to worry…

The OP wasn't talking about hiking but regular workouts......but congratulations on being smarter than medically trained people at Harvard.

I haven't seen recovery time in Garmin Connect but in the Android version of it there is a "Training Status" section that will show "unproductive" if their algorithms calculate that you're not recovering adequately (which can also be from lack of sleep etc).

When I first became more active I can honestly say that exercise was a chore and, at times, unpleasant but as I got fitter and felt better (both physically and mentally) I actually started looking forward to my runs and bike rides. For me what also helped was that I took up racing and while I'm very much a…

FWIW, if you're looking to expend more calories while walking a 50lb vest represents a whopping 15 cal per mile walked. (but they do also stimulate bone growth / density) Here's an interesting article from Harvard that recommends not exceeding 10% of your body weight.…

Name a fad diet and, over the years, I've probably done it. I've lost weight with slim fast (and all the others) and invariably put it back on as it's a quick fix whereby you lose weight but you don't develop sustainable eating habits. If you need a bit of a kickstart and it makes you feel better to drop a few pounds…

Google the twinkie diet (not that I would ever recommend just eating something as disgusting as twinkies).

How frequently and how far are you running? Are you getting enough sleep? It almost sounds to me like lack of recovery or dehydration. The heat messes with my running too, I have to slow way down and lower my training volume.......I am not a summer person.

Walk, easy bike ride, low intensity swim.....

That was my question too. I see way too many cyclists grinding out their rides rather than trying to stick with an easier, faster cadence.

I'd love to see some links to these "articles", sounds like broscience to me.

All I can suggest is leading by example. As the old expression goes, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.

Whether or not it allows enough recovery depends on your level of fitness and the intensity of your workouts. 20 to 30 minutes of running 3 x weekly doesn't require a great deal of recovery time (if you start going longer or faster that;s different) so the other factor would be how heavy you're lifting etc. This is purely…

The recommendation for ankle weights? Give them a pass....... [url="http://"]https://health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/wearable-weights-how-they-can-help-or-hurt[/url]

If you feel well enough to start running I'd suggest taking a very cautious approach and start off with a run/walk workout. Maybe walk 1 km to warm up, run 1 km slowly, then walk 1 km to cool down. Do that a could of times and then if everything feels right walk .5 km, run 2 at a gentle pace, and walk .5 to cool down. If…

I have my treadmill in the basement facing the TV, I don't know if your vision may be an issue but I find that the TV is a good distraction when I'm on the treadmill or bike trainer.

Still a puppy at heart..

Currently working my way through, in chronological order rather publishing order, the Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell. The hero being my namesake and my father being a Major Sharpe may have piqued my curiousity.

I should consider myself lucky then, my daughter kept my beloved MTB when she moved out last year and I bought the same model from my favourite LBS on sale earlier this spring. It's the same colour scheme as the old one so my wife hasn't even really noticed it's appearance in the garage. B)

Keep in mind that there's a difference between price and value. When I started riding consistently again I picked up a relatively inexpensive Marin aluminum framed hybrid (which has been passed down to other family members) but quickly found it wasn't what I wanted (I'd grown up on road bikes) and within a year had bought…

I would be inclined to trust the lower value (I've been using Garmin GPS sports watches for over a decade). Is it just a HRM? How far did you run in that hour? You can sanity check the estimates using the formula .63 x weight in lbs x distance in miles. This will give you an approximation of net calories expended.

Keep it simple! Another good one, find some stairs to run up, walk back down to recover & repeat.