If it's a picture of the Bianchi bike you want to see, here's the
link:
http://www.bianchiusa.com/advantage.html
Yes there are local bike clubs. I'll check into it at the bike shop I'll be trying first for in-
stock bikes. They sponsor one of the local bike clubs.
Good points about right turns. I'll be looking up the streets with bike routes over the weekend.
The older I get the more I realize how important fitness is to my overall well-being. I want to look
buff when I'm in the buff. When I'm able to sit straight up from lying down without using my hands
or turning over to my knees, I'll know I'm on my way to strong abs and back.
I bet you'd like Pilates. It's not as adventurous as your warrioring, but it's not as mindlessly
routine as most aerobics. You can't watch TV or read a book while you're doing it. With Pilates, you
have to think about what you're doing' coordinating your breathing with the contraction and
relaxation of muscles is important.
On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:19:34 -0800, Fred <
[email protected]> wrote:
>Oh, when you first sent the link about THE MACHINE I jumped to BIKE!!! Mentally, that is. Ah, the
>pilates machine. Interesting contraption
>- sort of a cross between a rowing machine and something else.
>
>I've thought about taking a class but like many other thoughts.....
>
>We do not have a state income tax so no "gift" of my own money back. And our sales tax is not
>deductible so fireplaces and ovens don't pay any return anymore.
>
>The bike sounds fine. I've got a commuter bianchi which has not seen light of day in about 2 years
>- maybe once a year or so ago. Drop handlebars but wider knobby tires.
>
>Just don't take any drivers for granted. They tend to misjudge our speed and try turning RIGHT (as
>in right turn) as you hit the intersection because they thought you were not going to be there yet.
>Upright you are more visible.
>
>Any local bike clubs? I'm sure there are.
>
>You are becoming a fitness buff and soon you will be BUFF(G)
>
>On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:02:34 -0600, Prairie Roots <
[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Well, if you want to see a picture of the machine I'm getting, you can go here:
http://www.staminasales.com/staminasales/StaminaStore/showproduct.cfm?ProdID=55-
>>5510
>>
>>When Joseph Pilates developed his body conditioning method in 1926, he invented a machine on which
>>to perform the exercises. Basically, it's an adjustable platform with bands and pulleys for
>>resistance. The original machines Pilates used look like torture chambers: old hospital beds with
>>straps and odd hanging contraptions. What appeals to me about Pilates is that it combines the
>>mental focus of Eastern disciplines such as yoga and tai chi with the Western emphasis on strength
>>and stamina. The best part about Pilates is that I can get a great workout and feel completely
>>relaxed and at peace afterwards and without breaking into a sweat. It appeals to the lazy person.
>>
>>Uncle Sam and Aunt Minnie(sota) were very generous to me this year. Aunt Minnie's buying the
>>Pilates machine. Uncle Sam's springing for the bike and stuff for my new kitchen. Bianchi's ad
>>copy for the Advantage model says it offers a plush ride with "one of the nicest saddles you’ll
>>ever ride." And an upright riding position to boot! These are major selling points for me.
>>
>>Hm, I think I need to call the bike shop tomorrow and find out if they have this model in stock.
>>Last year I backpedaled on my resolve to become a bikie. But this year, I'm doing it! You can hold
>>me to it. My goal is to be able to pedal faster than mosquitoes fly by the time they start
>>hatching next week. LOL!
>>
>>Thanks for the advice about bright colored clothing. Commuter traffic at dawn and dusk is not bike
>>friendly. We do have bike lanes though on some streets.
>>
>>Pastrami for breakfast sounds better than pastrami for dinner. I don't mind other people suffering
>>my bad breath. But I can't stand heart burn. Apparently you don't have to be concerned about
>>either one! If you're able to save half of half sandwiches, no wonder you're doing such a great
>>job of maintaining.
>>
>>Prairie Roots
>>
>>On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 18:56:28 -0800, Fred <
[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>Yes, luck - certainly hitting it precisely was not by design. And that is one of the trials of
>>>Maintenance (G)
>>>
>>>As for _YOU_ (you are permitted to hijack my thread when we get to biking (g))
>>>
>>>What is a pilates machine? Income tax refund - ha! George Bush is burning mine up on his
>>>interests (have I blown my cover!)
>>>
>>>A cross-bike is probably a good idea - stable, probably heavier tires which are more impervious
>>>to flats and potholes for that urban commute.
>>>
>>>That, by the way, is a great commute distance, if the roads/routes are bike friendly. Doing that
>>>a few times a week would give you great exercise, toning and fitness. I ride in the 40's Fahr -
>>>not bad if clothed right (and for me, electric insoles (g)) You WANT TO BE VISIBLE. Besides
>>>picking up an orange construction type shield to hang on your back (bike shops have those),
>>>bright clothing rather than the Autumnal colors in fashion are a must. Not burnt oranges, browns
>>>or drab greens!!!
>>>
>>>Okay, back to our regularly scheduled congratulations on Maintenance
>>>(G)
>>>
>>>And friends suckered me out to dinner right about now, so that half of a half of a pastrami
>>>sandwich from Mon's lunch is now going to be tomorrow's breakfast!! I ate a half of the half for
>>>lunch today.
>>>
>>>On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:28:13 -0600, Prairie Roots <
[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>>For all the talk about snacking, you did exactly what you're supposed to do: MAINTAIN! Maybe all
>>>>that worrying converted to activity points. Anyway, good job. I hope this weekend's adventure
>>>>goes more smoothly than last weekend's.
>>>>
>>>>As for me, my Pilates machine arrives tomorrow. I can't wait. And if my income tax refund comes
>>>>as expected on Friday, I'm heading to the bike shop on Saturday. Finally. Based solely on what
>>>>I'm reading on the Web site, I'm leaning towards the moderately priced cross-terrain Bianchi
>>>>Advantage. The Twin Cities may be facing a bus strike as early as next week and I'll need some
>>>>way to get to work. With downtown parking rates in the $13-$15/day, I can't afford to drive! I
>>>>live only 3-5 miles from downtown. Daytime temps have been in the 40s; if that keeps up, I
>>>>should be able to dress warmly enough to bike.
>>>>
>>>>How did I end up talking about myself? Congrats again on this week's precision.
>>>>
>>>>Prairie Roots
>>>>
>>>>On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:43:44 -0800, Fred <
[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>No messing around. Actually, NO NOTHING.
>>>>>
>>>>>An EXACT MAINTAIN.
>>>>>
>>>>>so:
>>>>>
>>>>>Current: 158.8
>>>>>
>>>>>I'm very good with that. The snacking and that darn Costco Cookie did not add anything, but the
>>>>>exercise, the lots of exercise, also did not subtract anything.
>>>>>
>>>>>JOYCE - I found Trader Joe's Blueberry bran muffins. Did not have my points calc with me but
>>>>>the regular size ones, I noticed are a HALF MUFFIN per serving. I purchased some MINI-ones
>>>>>instead. How many points are the muffins or did you mean the mini-muffs?
>>>>>
>>>>>Fred
>>>>>219.2/158.8/164. (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002
Prairie Roots
232/161/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003
I wish we had Trader Joes here... sounds like they have great things. Next