Tiease's Wellness & loveliness 4/11/2012

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Beauty & Wellness for Fashionistas by Tiease

You're probably aware that biking is not only a means of transportation but a fun way to stay slim, healthy, toned and  help your over come melancholy.

The feeling of accomplishment is incredible when you shed excess pound. Biking and swimming are great forms of exercise that are so enjoyable it doesn't feel like exercise and it's a legitimate cardiac/heart healthy activity. Some of you may think you can't do it but I'm here to tell you that if I can bike it so can you (provided you don't have health issues which prevent you from participating in physical activities) other wise You can do it; take it one step at a time.     

Life sucks without challenges and doing something different to keep it enjoyable & ever renewing! 

Of cause it will take determination but the victory is regaining energy, vigor, your best body possible and positive self esteem.

Directions:

1. Prepare your bike make sure it is ready and safe to ride: Check the tire pressure and tread, adjust the brakes, clean and lubricate the chain, and set the seat height and handlebars to comfortable, efficient positions. Check your local bike shops for special deals on overhauls, especially in the spring and summer.

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     Locate good, safe routes to ride: wide streets with marked bike lanes or uncrowded municipal bike paths for road riders; any park trail or dirt or gravel roads that allow bicycles for mountain bikes.

     
     

     Establish base level of cycling fitness by riding regularly, at least every other day. Don't worry about distance or speed initially. Ride safe, scenic routes with good air for as long as you feel comfortable. Ride back and forth to work or school; this is a great routine for establishing fitness and saving on gas.

     
     
     
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     Perform light stretching before and after riding to stay loose and prevent injuries.
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     Make adjustments in your seat height and handlebar angle if you experience excessive soreness or pain in the knees or neck and shoulders. Make changes in very small increments, not more than a half-inch at a time.
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     Increase calories burned by seeking out moderate hills to climb. Ride hills in a steady pedaling cadence, breathing in a relaxed and rhythmic manner. Alternate climbing sitting in the saddle and then standing up on the pedals; this uses different muscles while other muscles rest and relax.
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     Burn additional calories and increase strength and fitness by adding speed intervals to your rides. Raise your pedaling rate for short burst efforts, try 30 to 60 seconds to start, then return to a comfortable pace while you recover and your heart rate decreases. Increase your efficiency and ability to track progress while riding intervals by using a heart rate monitor.
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     You can use an indoor bicycle or trainer when the weather is too harsh to go out doors. Learn the amount of time and effort required to burn a certain amount of calories.
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     You will need to burn more calories exercising than you consume daily, or decrease your calories intake. The amount of calories you take in should equal the amount you burn. Maintain a balanced diet, and the additional calories you burn exercising above your normal daily routine should enable you to lose weight. Follow your medical providers advice & look into your thyroid to make sure it is functioning properly. A bad thyroid will interfere with proper metabolism.

There's are memorable moments such as that of accomplishing your weight loss and cycling goal through biking in the great outdoors; taking in the scenery of Mother Nature's bountiful, beautiful, natural scenery as you achieve an spectacular and exhilarating difference in your life.

So let's get it on Fashionistas! :)

                            Keep in Mind

If you want to get in shape & be healthy, Try biking with friends, research local bicycle events, charity rides and non-competitive distance events, or regular group rides or bicycle clubs in your area. Find riding partners to add variety and a social component to your cycling.

Keep in mind:

Cycling requires food, energy and proper hydration; So you must have convenient snacks and fluids available when biking!

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© by  Tiease D. Deutsch   4-13-2012     

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