I recently bought myself a Trek 1.1 to get in shape. Got myself some decent shoes, clip less pedals, and a computer to track how far I have gone and calories burned.
I'm 31 years old. 5'10" 250lbs and really out of shape. Decided it was time to get myself back into shape so I can hopefully enjoy a long life.
I'm looking for tips from other people on what you did to start off getting in shape. I live in a pretty hilly area. I ride for about 15 minutes before I feel like I"m going to die. The hills really whip me.
I know in time it will get better, but I feel like I'm not doing too much good for weight loss currently, because I can not go very far before I'm out of breath with legs that feel like they have been set on fire!
Any tips, methods or helpful hints you may have for someone just starting out? I'm really excited about getting started, but very upset with letting myself get this out of shape. I used to mt. bike a few years ago and it's frustrating not being able to start out riding with the stamina and power I once had.
I'm 31 years old. 5'10" 250lbs and really out of shape. Decided it was time to get myself back into shape so I can hopefully enjoy a long life.
I'm looking for tips from other people on what you did to start off getting in shape. I live in a pretty hilly area. I ride for about 15 minutes before I feel like I"m going to die. The hills really whip me.
I know in time it will get better, but I feel like I'm not doing too much good for weight loss currently, because I can not go very far before I'm out of breath with legs that feel like they have been set on fire!
Any tips, methods or helpful hints you may have for someone just starting out? I'm really excited about getting started, but very upset with letting myself get this out of shape. I used to mt. bike a few years ago and it's frustrating not being able to start out riding with the stamina and power I once had.