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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Holy CRAP am I sore! Nov 10^th, 2008 at 10:14am Good God!! On Saturday I bought a stationary exercise bike because I have gotten fat and depressed so getting into shape is a big part of improving my overall well being. I just did 5 min on that thing and it was TORTURE!!
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jimmers Ex Member	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #1 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 10:24am Don't worry Mel, It'll get easier. Just keep at it! You quit smoking, so you can do anything you set your mind to! Jimmers, who need to get his back on the treadmill!
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flipperlips CH.com Alumnus Offline Live, Laugh, Love Posts: 935 Mcallen, TX Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #2 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 11:46am I hear ya Mel. I just got finished doing 20 minutes on my ellipitical machine. I thought I was gonna have a heart attack. I just decided yesterday it's time to shape up. Maybe we can cheer each other on
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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #3 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 11:51am You actually pedal those things? We use ours for a coat rack. Potter
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #4 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:02pm flipperlips wrote on Nov 10^th, 2008 at 11:46am: Maybe we can cheer each other on Sounds good to me! We can have 1 thread a day for complaining, LMAO! Potter- yes dear, you pedal it. good grief, lol
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Reply #5 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:02pm

Mel,

we have one of those bikes as well. It was originally my dad's, but I'm the one who has beeing using it over the years and I know exactly how you feel right now!

It's very wise that you begun with 5 minutes - that's what I did and in the beginning that 5 mins sure is enough... Baby steps, that's how its done! Wink

It's great that you're taking the time to take good care of yourself. It's important.

YOU CAN DO IT, Mel!

I know you can.

Sanna

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flipperlips CH.com Alumnus Offline Live, Laugh, Love Posts: 935 Mcallen, TX Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #6 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:30pm Potter wrote on Nov 10^th, 2008 at 11:51am: You actually pedal those things? We use ours for a coat rack. Potter LMAO Let's do it Mel. We're gonna be skinny before we know it
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CH-HELL Ex Member	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #7 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:39pm I've lost 15 pounds in two months! lost 15 pounds in my arms lost 15 pounds in my legs GAINED 10 POUNDS IN MY STOMACH AND GAINED 5 POUNDS IN MY A$$ PLEASE PM ME if you ladies would like tips Phil
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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #8 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:44pm So....I bought a six hundred dollar bike that goes nowhere. Methinks it's more valuable as a coat rack. Potter
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flipperlips CH.com Alumnus Offline Live, Laugh, Love Posts: 935 Mcallen, TX Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #9 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:46pm Quote: I've lost 15 pounds in two months! lost 15 pounds in my arms lost 15 pounds in my legs GAINED 10 POUNDS IN MY STOMACH AND GAINED 5 POUNDS IN MY A$$ PLEASE PM ME if you ladies would like tips Phil STFU!!!! I'm not gonna pm you, I live with you
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purpleydog CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 2732	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #10 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:49pm Quote: I've lost 15 pounds in two months! lost 15 pounds in my arms lost 15 pounds in my legs GAINED 10 POUNDS IN MY STOMACH AND GAINED 5 POUNDS IN MY A$$ PLEASE PM ME if you ladies would like tips Phil Thanks, but I don't need any tips on how to get 5 more lbs on my ass. But, thanks for the offer!
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purpleydog CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 2732	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #11 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:50pm Potter wrote on Nov 10^th, 2008 at 11:51am: You actually pedal those things? We use ours for a coat rack. Potter Exactly!
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Reply #12 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:52pm

Melissa wrote on Nov 10^th, 2008 at 10:14am:

Good God!! On Saturday I bought a stationary exercise bike because I have gotten fat and depressed so getting into shape is a big part of improving my overall well being.

I just did 5 min on that thing and it was TORTURE!! Shocked

Mel, do you have that thing adjusted right? You should be fairly comfortable riding it, it's the soreness afterwards that gets ya.

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Reply #13 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 1:53pm

Sanna- After I got on it and started peddling, I realized there was NO way I could do more than 5 min.! My knees hurt, my upper thighs hurt and my upper arms hurt. I figure I'd do a week of 5 min. a day and then up the amount of time from there.

Chris- Yup. I'm THAT out of shape. Embarrassed

The soreness went away after about 10 min after doing my really, really, really, really short exercising though, LOL. I have the resistance set at zero and realized that you could also loosen the tension belt strap that goes over the wheel too afterwards. Roll Eyes

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #14 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 1:57pm Potter wrote on Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:44pm: So....I bought a six hundred dollar bike that goes nowhere. Methinks it's more valuable as a coat rack. Potter WTF Potter, I paid $130, LMAO
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Reply #15 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 2:17pm

Melissa wrote on Nov 10^th, 2008 at 1:57pm:

Potter wrote on Nov 10^th, 2008 at 12:44pm:

So....I bought a six hundred dollar bike that goes nowhere. Methinks it's more valuable as a coat rack.

Potter

WTF Potter, I paid $130, LMAO

I thought I was buying a coat rack. I bought it from my buddy, it was covered in coats,
scarves and gloves. down on that flat strider spot is where they had their boots. I been ripped off.

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #16 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 2:46pm ROTFL Potter! Leave it up to you, LOL.
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Reply #17 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 3:06pm

Hey Mel,

I started a Spinning class about 5 months ago. I was so sore that I thought I might cry. The first class wasn't all that bad but getting on the bike the second time was terrible! I actually had rubbed some skin off ( I won't say from where Undecided

). If your tail is what is bothering you , you can buy padded biking shorts....They help...a little.

Keep it up, though. I feel so much better when I exercise. I haven't lost a pound though Sad

. Guess I need to give up some of my calories too. I just LOVE to eat!

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Reply #18 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 3:52pm

Melissa wrote on Nov 10^th, 2008 at 1:53pm:

Sanna- After I got on it and started peddling, I realized there was NO way I could do more than 5 min.! My knees hurt, my upper thighs hurt and my upper arms hurt. I figure I'd do a week of 5 min. a day and then up the amount of time from there.

Chris- Yup. I'm THAT out of shape. Embarrassed

The soreness went away after about 10 min after doing my really, really, really, really short exercising though, LOL. I have the resistance set at zero and realized that you could also loosen the tension belt strap that goes over the wheel too afterwards. Roll Eyes

Mel, you might want to start out excersizing every other day or do 5 min one day and 2 min the next. Give your muscles time to get rid of the lactic acid. It is what causes soreness in the muscle.

-P.

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superhawk2300 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 901 New Berlin, WI Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #19 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 5:00pm This is not meant to thwart all of the encouragement - good for you to better yourself - You are becoming quite good at it - but, from where I am sitting you seem not quite in need of vigorous exersize.
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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #20 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 6:14pm Sorry. I just gotta ask. Why are your ARMS sore Mel? You're supposed to pedal with your legs.
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #21 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 6:44pm Linda_Howell wrote on Nov 10^th, 2008 at 6:14pm: Sorry. I just gotta ask. Why are your ARMS sore Mel? You're supposed to pedal with your legs. Because it's one of these... Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #22 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 6:55pm With a little modification to this bike or coat rack, you could come riding the trails with us. Proud of you for doing this!
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #23 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 7:50pm I admire your determination to get the most good possible out of your coat rack, but consider this: Sweating is Mother Nature's way of saying, "don't do that". It's a simple philosophy, but it has served me well. All the best, George
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Holy CRAP am I sore! Reply #24 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 8:08pm Hey Mel, maybe you can use these bad boys if you find you cannot walk tomorrow! Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or
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