Can Somebody Help

Daviddaiant

Im a 24 yo, ex smoker as of last week, I am incredibly unfit and really want to get into Mountain Biking. I went for a cycle earlier in the week, I managed 50mins (of which I think20mins were breaks) and I was absolutely wrecked.

Has anybody else been in this kind of situatuion?

Can anybody give me advise on getting fit, without spending £25 a month on a personal trainer and gym membership!

Nik_B

Hi David

I'd just keep doing what you're doing. If that is pretty much the first time you've been out for a long time then I wouldn't feel too down. Get on google map plan a route that is managable and ride it 4 times over a week then increase the distance. When I first got back in to cycling I rode 5-6 miles then upped the rides to 11 miles and then to 15-16 and finally to 25 miles I managed to get up to doing that in less than 2 weeks so you'll be suprised at your progress! This was all on road and not off road as you'll find that much much harder.

More than anything enjoy your rides!

With respect to gyms I find all of that stuff pretty boring and I know I'll just give it up in the end but when you are 10 miles from home on a bike you can't just give in as you need to get home

Good luck mate

cee

Daviddaiant

keep cycling.....as said, it wmight surprise you how quickly that fitness increases

MrChuck

Yep, just keep at it! But be realistic and allow yourself time to recover- don't just run yourself into the ground.

Furkuk

24yrs of age, 50 min cycle ride :shock:

I thought I was unfit at 48yrs

Just keep cycling and you will improve

Dr_Death

Keep at it, build up slowly, rest days are as important as training days (more so when you first start). Keep at it. Eat well. Don't bother with gyms (they are boring as hell). Keep at it.



Oh, and I'd remove your e-mail address from your signature if you don't want a million tons of spam on a daily basis.

GTi-R23

Yeah as said, keep at it, just don't push yourself too hard too soon, increase things gradually and fitness will come as long as you're patient, and committed.