Biking for health

Chuck, Bill, Mark, Darrin

If you are like me you love to bike. With my 3 wheel recumbent I can enjoy biking safely and in comfort. I never had a bike as a kid so I am making up for lost time.
When I bike trails I usually go for an hour or two. I ride at a steady pace pushing a little to keep my speed to keep up with others. If they are pushing their speeds then I let my speed fall into its own rhythm. There is a lot to enjoy on a bike and I find I can see more riding then walking. Walking I have to pay attention to the trail to reduce falling, biking I don't have that worry. With my basket I can bring food and water easily. Biking has very good returns on our health and I really like biking on warm summer days. My bike has a hood I can use for shade.

 

Example Cycle Workout From Cooper Aerobics goal to have a 45 to 60 minute ride
This can be completed on an outdoor ride, a stationary bike or a recumbent bike.

·         8-10 minute warm-up: light intensity ride

·         1-2 minutes of moderate to high intensity effort (increased resistance and/or tempo)

·         3 minute recovery ride: light intensity

·         Repeat

·         5 minutes of 1 minute on, 1 minute off (high intensity/low intensity intervals)

·         5 minute cool down ride: gradually decreasing intensity