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Returning again, hoping to get back into the habit of logging and finally see the back of the 10kg that the covid years added. Could always use more friends on here to brighten up my feed :smiley:

Presuming it's bluetooth connectivity you're looking for? I use my Garmin Fenix for everything, but as it's ant+ that's it's not ideal when using Zwift on an iPad, so I got a cheap generic bluetooth unit from Amazon for my old Garmin HR strap and that works a treat. All you're looking for is something that'll connect to…

Recovery is as important as the training, get some protein into your body within 20mins of finishing your workout. It doesn't have to be a protein bar or shake, but it'll really aid your recovery. Training plans are good but don't be wedded to it, find whatever works for you and go for it ... and definitely don't beat…

Sounds like a hybrid bike is what you need - as has been stated. As for the saddle, it's all about fit and comfort, your head says 'look at that big comfy saddle' but your body says 'ouch'. That's because the saddle can be too big and when you are cycling it rubs in places you'd really rather it didn't. I ride road and MTB…

Can't help with headphones, not run using them in a good while and when I did they were cheapo wired ones. As for shoes, my trail ones are Innov8 Roclites. Loads of grip and not full of cushioning either - probably due to them being pretty lightweight (the clues in the name).

My longest ride to date is a 10 hour self-inflicted challenge that three of us did. It started as an organised 60 mile ride that only went one way so we decided to add a return leg and make it up to 100 miles. Oh and it was all off-road hence the time - RideLondon took much less time!. We basically ate everything we could!…

Ditch the diet idea, the whole thing with ‘diets’ is that when you stop you go back to how you were eating before hand and surprise surprise the weight goes back on. It’s a lifestyle change you’re trying to facilitate here and a shake isn’t going to do that for you. You need to do some homework, log calories and create…

Seems to me your goal is a 60 minute run. Really it’s up to you, but you could have distance and speed as goals and mix it up. Doing the same training every time gets boring so do speed work one week and endurance the next, you’ll find they compliment each other nicely.

For weights it is notoriously difficult to calculate burn because it’s not a steady cardio workout. Personally I’d be estimating on the low side or not at all. Cardio’s easier, a HRM would be more accurate than the machines or MFP estimation. Again I’d use the lower of whatever you plan on using and MFP.

It’s all time, first you need to work out when you can fit training in and then it’s about maximising the use of that time. Make sure you’re ready, it’s no use having two hours spare and then spending 30mins getting your kit ready. I’m planning on doing a marathon soon too and can currently only run once a week because of…

I drink coffee all day so I don’t really have a pre-workout. But I’d say coffee over anything else, maybe a banana if I’ve not eaten in ages.

They’re both estimations and both are reasonable. Can’t go wrong picking the lowest of the two.

If you’re eating and then working out, keep it light or you’ll be seeing it again soon. If I’m doing a morning ‘get up and go’ workout I’ll use an electrolyte drink with caffeine to wake me up. Then a regular breakfast when I get back. As long as you keep within your calorie goal then have whatever you want. It’s staying…

U-turn alert. I’ve had a look into everything else that’s available and am going to stick with the Hurricanes. Main reason being if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

I burn about that on a run at 8mph, so I’d say your app’s being more than generous in its estimations.

I use Hurricanes, they’re long overdue for replacement. Would certainly get another pair, although I have others in mind as I’m liking my trail shoes which are from another brand.

Hi 👋 1) yes, used to have a Vivosmart, now have a Fenix 2) yes and no, I was active anyway and used a Garmin on the bike. The motivation of wearables for me was more the smart watch aspect and step tracking. I moved up to the fenix for multi-sport logging and having all my requirements met by one device (and the battery…

Weight loss only about calories in and out. I’m sure there was a post here about a guy losing weight while only eating ‘junk food’. If you’re working on building muscle and body composition then shakes and veggies might be beneficial although not strictly necessary.

I love that ache the day after a good workout, it tells me I worked hard. Keep it up and you’ll soon have formed the habit of going and habits are hard to break.

I’ve got Sworkit Abs and Core which I use for a home workout every so often.

I’m from Berkshire too! Happy for anyone to add me too.

Hi, been here a while but some fresh faces on my feed would be a boost :smile:

Your knees hurt because they’re not used to it yet. Slow down. In terms of the treadmill and your workouts, rest days are often more important than training days as you need time to recover. Now’s not the time for sprints, got to a goal distance and then look at speed work and increasing distance. You need to get the base…

Step counter accuracy is always relative, the idea being to (as Garmin says) #beatyesterday. It’s not the number that matters. Not had experience of the Fitbit but have found the Apple Watch to be lacking in most departments. Like you I have a Fenix, it’s an awesome bit of kit.

The problem could be that you’re eating 30mins before a long run. We’re all different but you may just be finding you just need to eat earlier. I tend not to do anything different from usual mealtimes, maybe a flapjack or something if I’m feeling low on energy.

Sir Chris Hoy’s BMI is firmly in the overweight category. Personally I’m in the camp that says BMI is outdated, although it is a useful tool for a lot of people and anything that encourages people to look after themselves is a good thing. My doctor has told me to disregard my own BMI numbers as it’s incorrect for me. To…

Motivation - fitness mainly but exercise also keeps me sane, think I’d go crazy if I stopped! How often - dunno really, I’m a sporadic runner, so sometimes twice a week and sometimes once a month. As for distances I usually do between 5 and 10k depending how much time I have. Also depends if I’ve signed myself up for an…

My dad’s had an Apple Watch up until yesterday. He’s now got a Garmin Vivoactive 3. His reasons were: Apple Watch battery life is woeful, track one activity and it’s done, it’ll last a day if he doesn’t track anything. He’s never paid for anything using it. It’s useless at tracking steps. It’s not waterproof. He does like…

If you want to track steps then Apple Watch is overkill and IMO overrated as a fitness accessory primarily due to the woeful battery life making it next to useless for any sustained activity. Not to mention the waterproofing. Do your research and get the one you want, if you like it then you’ll wear it. Personally I’d…

Like MeanderingMammal said really, it depends on whether you need BLE or ANT+. If you’re ANT+ then I’d also echo the Garmin recommendation, the battery life is huge and they’re really reliable. I did use a BLE HR strap once and it seemed ok, think it was probably a wahoo one but it’s a few years ago now.