_mr_b Member

Looking at my last run, I spend most of my time in Zone 4. I don’t train using HR zones so it’s not been something I look into, I’d say the more time you spend pushing yourself the better.

Doesn’t matter what the target is, the sentiment is the same - do more exercise. As for the article, it’s just saying that it’s better to do 30mins of proper exercise than just to 10000 steps around the office - I thought we knew that already. Also due to the lack of proper evidence it strikes me as a bit of tabloid-esque…

The trackers aren’t a security threat, it’s the people using them that are! This point is also misleading as it’s more about uploading GPS traces and you can do that from a phone. Strava’s not a new thing, privacy settings on Strava is also not a new thing. People need to stop and think about what they are doing with their…

Losing weight is a simple calories in vs calories burned calculation. If you’re not losing weight at 2000 cals, drop to 1900. An even less scientific version is if you normally have 4 potatoes, change it to 3. Going on what’s been said so far you also need to be more consistent in your logging, it’s a new habit you need to…

Yes! In fact if I haven't done some in a week I get a bit crabby.

I use Science in Sport stuff - Rego shake or Whey20 (which is like a Yogurt in a gel packet). Both are packed with recovery goodness and are about 180cals for Rego and 90 for Whey20. They also do protein bars which are a good snack if you're low vs your protein goal or need an extra protein hit the day after a big session.…

You totally can - look up the exercises you want to do for the desired result and then just work out how to do them at home.

Don’t let weather stop you! I have a set of ‘winter’ wheels but that’s mainly because I had them spare and couldn’t be bothered to be swapping tyres when it was wet! The occasional wash and lube has done me ok so far, possibly a bit more wear on a few components but I’d rather be outside than in.

I’ve had the occasional issue but generally disconnecting and reconnecting sorts it out. What exercise are you doing? I found MFP can’t handle a multi-sport activity and just added the calories burned to my step activity rather than creating a separate cardio entry.

Try distracting yourself instead with a game or hobby. I stopped buying treats, simple theory of if they’re not in the house I can’t eat them.

How are the new scales? I just ordered some Nokia Body+ ones (think Withings) as they were going cheap(er) on Amazon.

I generally either earn them through increased exercise or work my plan to include it. Yesterday I bribed myself to train, went and did my training and the reward was a slice of cake

It’s just a number, it’s the sentiment behind it that’s important - the more you move, the healthier you’ll be. What it has done is mobilise more people and get them thinking about their fitness and general lifestyle and that’s gotta be a good thing. As for me? I, like many others only hit 10k on a run day. But if I happen…

Having never heard of the guy I did a quick flick through his stuff. It’s an interesting theory he’s got there (squishy fat), while it’s not a dieting theory it is certainly one that would help in explaining why weight loss fluctuates between one week and the next while everything else remains constant. He also says…

While I accept that a chest strap is usually better, I’ve not noticed any gaps or anomalies with my wrist-based HRM and it’s one less thing I have to worry about when I go training. I also now have 24hr heart rate data along with a ton of other data I wouldn’t have access to either. For me it’s the same as step trackers -…

I’ve a Garmin Fenix which has an in-built HRM, I love it as it let’s me do all the multi-sport stuff I want while recording data with one device. For me the HRM is one set of data to analyse amongst all the other data available, while allowing the unit to more accurately calculate calories burned.

Nature Valley protein bars are really nice - especially the salted caramel peanut one.

I did go for it in the end and have really enjoyed it, unfortunately they’re about to put the price up to a point where I can’t justify my once a week usage. So I’ve just cancelled my subscription. Plus side is it’s gonna be warming up soon(ish) so I’ll be riding outdoors anyway and a couple of mates have introduced me to…

Protein - help your body to fix itself, get some within 30mins of finishing for optimal impact (dinner/Shake/Bar/nuts - doesn’t matter what) Hydration - this is a given Adequate recovery time - the rest periods are as important as the training itself As you train more your muscles will build and the soreness gets less and…

If it’s a regular workout then that’d be fine. You have a good 90mins of energy in your muscles, I only worry about fuelling if my planned workout is more than that. I tend to find it’s getting the recovery right that makes the biggest difference.

How are you measuring the calories burned in your run? I find MFP always overestimates when compared to my Garmin with HRM. If I used the MFP values I could easily eat more and stay within range but not lose any weight.

My general rule is that if I feel I can train then I do. If I’m feeling like I’m getting a cold I tend to train anyway as I find that for whatever reason that tends to get rid of it. If it’s taken hold I feel to rubbish to train, so don’t .

Does a fitness tracker magically make you lose weight - no. Is it a tool to help you be more active and understand how you move throughout the day - yes. I love mine and have just upgraded. I love how much data I get and that I can now record everything on one device. For me it’s all about knowledge, with that I can be a…

Sauna suit = another marketing ploy to get people to part with their cash. Suits to wear in a sauna are either ‘swim’ or ‘birthday’ depending on your situation.

Hard to say, there’s little undulation or weather indoors but equally there’s no downhill recover periods either. I find indoor training beneficial when I structure it, maybe sprints or simulated hills (high resistance/big gear/low cadence).

Tried the gin diet ..... so far I’ve lost three days! Been on the Apple cider diet since my teens. As for cider vinegar? It’s another fad diet that’s just a load of rubbish, dieting’s all about a calorie deficit.

Like you say, baby steps. I’m trying to build core strength too and I’ve found an app that has loads of them and I just try and do a few exercises a day. I log the reps and try and do the same or more each day.

Don’t think I’ve ever stretched before or after a run. I walk for a couple of minutes before and after a run as a warm up and cool down but that’s about it.

Whatever fits the routine. Usually that means evenings during the week and mornings at the weekend. I love getting a workout in before work as it can really set up the day but it’s a rare thing for me to be able to squeeze one in.

If you don’t currently swim regularly then start getting that into your routine, while you have the fitness it’s a whole other set of muscles you don’t currently use. The mass swim start is always a bit scary. Sounds like you’re ok with the bike and run distances. Transitions can have a huge impact on your time, practice…