tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32297182.post4839820284401948751..comments2023-03-25T02:07:18.553-07:00Comments on Donna's Chaos: Hardly working after all, it seems...~Donna~http://www.blogger.com/profile/03688151596923812214noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32297182.post-68870634165784142972008-11-20T13:57:00.000-08:002008-11-20T13:57:00.000-08:00I think you're right to not push yourself too hard...I think you're right to not push yourself too hard. I've heard that that's a problem with Americans. We think, Oh, I have to get in shape, and we push it too hard, and injure ourselves, and end up in worse shape than before. So take it a bit at a time, and you'll increase energy spent without hurting yourself. :)<BR/><BR/>Your revelation reminds me of a saying...when you cheat, you're only cheating yourself. Not that taking a leisurely bike ride is cheating, but it is cheating yourself if your goal is to get your heart rate going.<BR/><BR/>Good job, Donna! You and that bike are getting to be best buds! Makes me want to go buy a new one. Mine isn't that comfy.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32297182.post-3039679773163541902008-11-20T09:35:00.000-08:002008-11-20T09:35:00.000-08:00I've been using a heart rate monitor to keep me in...I've been using a heart rate monitor to keep me in a certain zone, but mostly I make sure I can still talk but just barely. Although I know when I ride a bike that I like to meander somewhat and just enjoy the ride. I really need to get my bike a tune up. After hurting my foot a few weeks ago I haven't been able to jog at all. sigh.<BR/><BR/>I do enjoy the good feeling after a little workout.Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329087078358950801noreply@blogger.com