The couch potato get fit thread

[Buckethead]

Good looking wheels Speeddog! Here's hoping doesn't become an oddly-shaped coat rack in a couple of months. 

Recently got a screaming deal on a mountain bike at a local retailer's "Scratch'n'Dent" sale. First time in *mumble mumble* years I've had a pedal bike.

There's a reason they say "It's just like riding a bike."

It only hurts when you fall off or run into things. 

[akmnstr]

Speeddog, I like the mods that you did on your new bike but don't forget about the motor.  Do some tuning, keep up the maintenance, and see if you can get some real speed and distance out of that old thing.

[WarrenJ]

If Giants are like Monsters, it should do at least 140...

[Speeddog]

Speeddog, I like the mods that you did on your new bike but don't forget about the motor.  Do some tuning, keep up the maintenance, and see if you can get some real speed and distance out of that old thing.

Yeah, the motor needs some tuning and maintenance for sure!

A small ride yesterday, a bit longer one this morning.
Trying to get a feel for the lay of the land near where I live.
I found out years ago that riding downhill with a tailwind one direction leads to agony on the return trip. 

I'm going way faster than 140!
(inches per second, that is) 

[KnightofNi]

remember, bicycling proves that there is never an equal downhill for every uphill.

also, when you think you are about to have a tailwind, the wind shifts. lol.

[Le Pirate]

remember, bicycling proves that there is never an equal downhill for every uphill.

also, when you think you are about to have a tailwind, the wind shifts. lol.

this man speaks the truth.

[AJ]

Just spent two hours in a giant trampoline park.  That's right, it's 42 conjoined trampolines, bigger than a basketball court. 

It was a ton of fun...
...but...
I can barely move.

If you want to see how strong (in my case *weak*) your core and leg muscles are, a trampoline will do that in spades. 

Other lessons learned this morning: things that are a lot harder on a trampoline include photography, dodgeball and Irish dancing.

[KnightofNi]

as of last night speaking with my friend who found a new boy and wants to drop 40lbs by the end of the year i am henceforth no longer "not so serious" about getting fit.

we are devising training regiments and schedules.

i'm afraid i'm becoming narcissistic.




we'll see how serious the 2 of us stay after a couple weeks of training.

[The Bacon Junkie]

I've been increasingly not too serious.

Still hovering around 186. 184 is my goal to win the bet, 180 is my ultimate goal. 


I'll get there soon.  Maybe. 

[AJ]

...
I'll get there soon.  Maybe. 

I'll help - pass me the chips and I'll finish them for you

...
i'm afraid i'm becoming narcissistic

Well, the calendar photo shoot will help with that.
...oh, wait...


Have fun being seriously fit
Let us know how it goes (but spare us the details on your heart rate, creatine intake, and rippling abs)

[KnightofNi]

I've been increasingly not too serious.

Still hovering around 186. 184 is my goal to win the bet, 180 is my ultimate goal. 


I'll get there soon.  Maybe. 

i'm down to 194 fron 240 in Feb. I think i have you all beat.
though i believe some of that is muscle atrophy since i haven't been playing soccer as much for the last 2 weeks.

[KnightofNi]

Well, the calendar photo shoot will help with that.
...oh, wait...


Have fun being seriously fit
Let us know how it goes (but spare us the details on your heart rate, creatine intake, and rippling abs)

are you kidding me? if i actually get to the rippling abs part EVERYONE will see it. I'll be showing that shit off all the time. Though i won't be discussing heart rate or creatine.

[The Bacon Junkie]

i'm down to 194 fron 240 in Feb. I think i have you all beat.

Dude!   

I was referring to my bet with Carlos (Darkmonster620)

If I hit 184 before he hits his goal, he's gonna send me a care package full of habeñero goodness! 

[KnightofNi]

Dude!   

I was referring to my bet with Carlos (Darkmonster620)

If I hit 184 before he hits his goal, he's gonna send me a care package full of habeñero goodness! 

i thought it was the lose 14 lbs first challenge.

[The Bacon Junkie]

It was, I started out at 198...

I think his 24lb. goal is 185?

We had a little side bet going... 

Still, you blew our doors off with your accomplishment!