I started with walking, then gradually increased the pace. Knee and ankle bungs over the years--I didn't want to aggravate them.
I have a bike, and tried cycling the year before last. I enjoyed it, but road riding is difficult around here because of the traffic, and, frankly, my butt gets too numb for comfort.
That's more than likely a less than ideal saddle fit.
As for traffic? I counter bad road conditions with obscenely neon yellow (http://www.bikeworld.com/products/2211/1220/Louis-Garneau-Mens-Clear-Imper-Jacket-Yellow-Green.html?ref=froogle). It was my primary mode of transportation in the three months I was active duty when I got back from Kuwait. REALLY helped get rid of the weight I put on while I was there.
The guy at the bike store actually switched out the seat that came with the bike for a better one. It's possible that I haven't adjusted seat height properly. I bought the padded shorts, but still. Numb butt.
I'm trying to fight back the vague beginnings of metabolic syndrome. Diabetes does not run in my fanily, but the cholesterol and triglycerides were not headed in the right direction. Down! Down!
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Date: 2006-12-25 04:09 am (UTC)I have a bike, and tried cycling the year before last. I enjoyed it, but road riding is difficult around here because of the traffic, and, frankly, my butt gets too numb for comfort.
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Date: 2006-12-25 04:21 am (UTC)As for traffic? I counter bad road conditions with obscenely neon yellow (http://www.bikeworld.com/products/2211/1220/Louis-Garneau-Mens-Clear-Imper-Jacket-Yellow-Green.html?ref=froogle). It was my primary mode of transportation in the three months I was active duty when I got back from Kuwait. REALLY helped get rid of the weight I put on while I was there.
If only I weren't so less than motivated now. (;
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Date: 2006-12-25 04:28 am (UTC)I'm trying to fight back the vague beginnings of metabolic syndrome. Diabetes does not run in my fanily, but the cholesterol and triglycerides were not headed in the right direction. Down! Down!