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sladnas · 09-11-2007, 06:20 PM

There are many reasons we choose to climb on the saddle and tear up the local singletrack. Meeting new and interesting people, de-stressing, losing weight or perhaps just trying to add a new mix of exercise to your bucket.

In my case, I was bored and wanted to ride a bike again. An unintended side effect has been the lowering of my blood pressure from "you're going to die young" to "you are a normal healthy person." To put it in perspective...I'm 28 and the last blood pressure reading I had at the doctor's office before riding was 168/99, pulse 78. I now sit around 136/79, pulse 56 with a downward trend.

Strong heart = longer life = more fulfilling life = more time to meet interesting people like you peeps on this board.

Just thought I'd share some positive thoughts with everyone. Riding expands the health of your mind AND body. Keep it up, and be safe.

new2mtb · 09-11-2007, 06:25 PM

amen!

i lost weight and also improved my cardio co'z of the damn thing too

foofighter · 09-11-2007, 08:58 PM

yup i can attest to loosing the weight and dropping my cholesterol blood sugar etc now i can be around longer to embarrass my kids

Smirnus · 09-11-2007, 09:11 PM

Cheaper than therapy, get to meet people that can smoke me that are twice my age.

bobzrag · 09-11-2007, 09:21 PM

Agreed, there are a ton of benefits; just this last weekend we had a deadline for work with lots of hours and weekend stuff going on. Managed to sneak out Sunday morning for a ride and had a blast. Ended up being just me with the ipod, but still good therapy!

BrewMaster · 09-11-2007, 09:42 PM

Indeed. I started riding for the fun and have lost weight as a bonus. It doesn't feel like exercise because I am having so much fun.

ride hard · 09-11-2007, 10:14 PM

i started riding because i found it fun and because of riding ive build up more endurance and strength, become more athletic, lost weight, and my heart rate went from 60bpm or so down to 46-48 bpm

OMR · 09-12-2007, 07:44 AM

It ain't gonna be the heart that kills me!

124/76... resting pulse 44.

denmother · 09-12-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

i would say that the health benefits are pretty big...

you can't really describe the ways you FEEL better when you aren't a fat slob, and maybe the numbers don't tell the whole truth either, but i lost almost 50 lbs in the last two years. i don't get sick all the time anymore and i feel way better. not to mention my wife doesn't think i am a fat slob anymore!

I want to see your before picture!!!

Now she just thinks your a svelte slob!!!

Dino Brown · 09-12-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

I carry my weight pretty well but you can tell how round my face is in that picture. I was really close to 240lbs. Last night i was 188lbs.

Way to go buddy!

sladnas · 09-12-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

I was really close to 240lbs. Last night i was 188lbs.

OMR · 09-12-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

I carry my weight pretty well but you can tell how round my face is in that picture. I was really close to 240lbs. Last night i was 188lbs.

Justin... you look really good & fit now... stay that way. Your heart will thank you and your wife will thank you for living longer... there are too many trails you've not ridden yet.

Congrats!

OH... and does Allison know about you and the blond next to you holding hands ...???

allison · 09-12-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by OMR

OH... and does Allison know about you and the blond next to you holding hands ...???

haha! That was our buddy's wife. He actually liked Anna (the tall brunette) a lot more

OMR · 09-12-2007, 09:22 AM

What I find interesting is that there are quite a few people in that picture that are carrying a lot of excess weight... and so young too. You can see why this has become an epidemic with consequences. Just glad you've "seen the light" and trimmed down.

mtbcat · 09-12-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dino Brown

Way to go buddy!

I second that .good work justin .

foofighter · 09-12-2007, 09:43 AM

i think when you change hobbies you change your social circle. I'm sure you still stay in contact with some of these people but not so much. you have a new circle of friends that revolve your interest/passion (riding) and it motivates you to stay healthy etc. I know it has for me.

mtbcat · 09-12-2007, 09:45 AM

yea I have a friend. "yes I do have a few believe it or not". who when he raced triatholons SP. was 6-2" 190 lbs and is one of the most skilled riders we know .now he owns his own business works 6 day's a week. has a cool girl who cooks for him, rides once a month. and wieghs 240 ouch !! im sure he could still smoke most of us on the downhills . and with a couple months of training could post some fast lap times. coco get on the bike and ride !!!

denmother · 09-12-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

That is me on the far left. I carry my weight pretty well but you can tell how round my face is in that picture. I was really close to 240lbs. Last night i was 188lbs.

Wow, now I want to Allison's before picture!!

allison · 09-12-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OMR

What I find interesting is that there are quite a few people in that picture that are carrying a lot of excess weight... and so young too. You can see why this has become an epidemic with consequences. Just glad you've "seen the light" and trimmed down.

That's cause RC racers sit around and eat cheeseburgers all day.

mtbcat · 09-12-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by denmother

Wow, now I want to Allison's before picture!!

she's definitly alot cute"r then the three girls all dolled up with plastic paint on there faces

09-11-2007, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
sladnas Gumby	Health benefits of riding There are many reasons we choose to climb on the saddle and tear up the local singletrack. Meeting new and interesting people, de-stressing, losing weight or perhaps just trying to add a new mix of exercise to your bucket. In my case, I was bored and wanted to ride a bike again. An unintended side effect has been the lowering of my blood pressure from "you're going to die young" to "you are a normal healthy person." To put it in perspective...I'm 28 and the last blood pressure reading I had at the doctor's office before riding was 168/99, pulse 78. I now sit around 136/79, pulse 56 with a downward trend. Strong heart = longer life = more fulfilling life = more time to meet interesting people like you peeps on this board. Just thought I'd share some positive thoughts with everyone. Riding expands the health of your mind AND body. Keep it up, and be safe.

09-11-2007, 09:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
bobzrag bonedaddy	Agreed, there are a ton of benefits; just this last weekend we had a deadline for work with lots of hours and weekend stuff going on. Managed to sneak out Sunday morning for a ride and had a blast. Ended up being just me with the ipod, but still good therapy! __________________ "They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time." Brian Fontana

09-11-2007, 09:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	Indeed. I started riding for the fun and have lost weight as a bonus. It doesn't feel like exercise because I am having so much fun. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

09-12-2007, 09:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
mtbcat the number of the beast	coco. yea I have a friend. "yes I do have a few believe it or not". who when he raced triatholons SP. was 6-2" 190 lbs and is one of the most skilled riders we know .now he owns his own business works 6 day's a week. has a cool girl who cooks for him, rides once a month. and wieghs 240 ouch !! im sure he could still smoke most of us on the downhills . and with a couple months of training could post some fast lap times. coco get on the bike and ride !!!

09-11-2007, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
new2mtb I'm a newbie!	amen! i lost weight and also improved my cardio co'z of the damn thing too

09-11-2007, 08:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
foofighter Ride More Talk Less	yup i can attest to loosing the weight and dropping my cholesterol blood sugar etc now i can be around longer to embarrass my kids

09-11-2007, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Smirnus TeamRounboys Founder	Cheaper than therapy, get to meet people that can smoke me that are twice my age.

09-11-2007, 10:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
ride hard rocks hurt >.<	i started riding because i found it fun and because of riding ive build up more endurance and strength, become more athletic, lost weight, and my heart rate went from 60bpm or so down to 46-48 bpm

09-12-2007, 07:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
OMR	Agree, grasshopper... It ain't gonna be the heart that kills me! 124/76... resting pulse 44. __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

09-12-2007, 09:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
OMR	What I find interesting is that there are quite a few people in that picture that are carrying a lot of excess weight... and so young too. You can see why this has become an epidemic with consequences. Just glad you've "seen the light" and trimmed down. __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

09-12-2007, 09:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
foofighter Ride More Talk Less	i think when you change hobbies you change your social circle. I'm sure you still stay in contact with some of these people but not so much. you have a new circle of friends that revolve your interest/passion (riding) and it motivates you to stay healthy etc. I know it has for me.

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