FearlessFreep
Senior Master
Good idea. I have a bike and, living in New Mexico, I have good weather most of the year
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tongsau said:Try riding every weekend for at least 50 miles, or an 80 mile week is good. Just make sure you are pushing yourself to the point of dying. Uphill with experienced riders is the best motivator. Don't ride alone. It never works.
Miles said:Tongsau,
Do you find that being a cyclist has helped, hurt, or had no effect on your lower body flexibility?
Miles
this is a myth, deep squats strenghten knees and are often used in re-habilitation.TigerWoman said:I started doing calf raises too. And squats...although everything I've read, is that those with dubious knees should not go below 90° nor knee beyond toes. We used to just do bouncing for five minutes- that builds up calves too but is harder on knees. Resistance bungee cords are what we used in a class last week with partners. Really tires you out with fewer kicks. TW
Linkage? That's interesting, because I was also under the impression that deep squats were harmful to knee joints. Or at least, that shallow squats were more forgiving to knees.wynnema said:this is a myth, deep squats strenghten knees and are often used in re-habilitation.
Kai's key word being "improperly". You're right, if done correctly, they can be a great conditioner for many years. If not, you can tear yourself up pretty quick. I've done squats to a sitting position for many years but stayed away from deep squats. I got into a heated debate once over deep squats. It ended up that the person I was debating with's evidence backed my claim more than his. Everything I've read pointed to limiting deep squats as an advanced excercise for well conditioned muscles. Rehab? Yes, sometimes, but there again, only as an advanced excercise.terryl965 said:Well I've personally been doing squarts for over twenty years and have seen no downfall to my knee's. I believe they help build the strenghth of one's knees myself.
Terry
I'd like to check it out. PM the ISBN to me if you don't mind. Thanks.Henderson said:I have found a book that covers total body conditioning for our application (MA). Combat Conditioning by Matt Furey. What I like most is that there is NO equipment required. If anyone would like, I can post the ISBN.
Me too HenbersonGemini said:I'd like to check it out. PM the ISBN to me if you don't mind. Thanks.
Henderson said:Sorry guys. After consulting the book again, I find there is no ISBN. As I PM'd Gemini, the only info available was the authors website..... www.mattfurey.com