🏥 Health Exercise thread - Fitness, Recreational, etc

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Just did a quick single lap around Mallard Lake in Bloomingdale.

Fish, I had thought about taking the west exit to the bridge over County Farm to Hawk Hollow by you, but the wind was cutting through my hat and jacket.

 

[bimmer4life]

Im ready for some warmer weather. The 0 degree shit getting old.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

I agree. Was going to go over to McKee again and saw it was 11°.

 

[01Cobra]

Im ready for some warmer weather. The 0 degree shit getting old.

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I would require new knees after a run that long.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

I would require new knees after a run that long.

I need new knees just looking at the run ?

 

[Spivitz]

Snowed this morning, was about 32 degrees earlier when Mindy and I did our 20 min walk.

In addition went high rep, very light weight on the bench.

Tomorrow will be heavier, more weight training focused.

Plus the walk x2.

We try for a morning and after noon walk

 

[bimmer4life]

Well not getting any warmer gents that wind was brutal today.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Well not getting any warmer gents that wind was brutal today.

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I didn’t even want to go outside to fill up the bird feeders, let alone run 11 miles. Hats off to you sir.

Depending on the wind I might go back over to McKee tomorrow for a few laps since it’s predicted to be 45º. The 20-25mph gusting to 40 is a bit of a deterrent.

 

[sickmint79]

Well not getting any warmer gents that wind was brutal today.

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fuck that bro you a trooper lol

 

[01Cobra]

Well not getting any warmer gents that wind was brutal today.

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So what are you hitting heart rate at the top end?

 

[bimmer4life]

So what are you hitting heart rate at the top end?

So if you mean what was my max heart rate today. That was around 160-161. But keep in mind the heart rate shown is off my watch not a chest strap which is way more accurate. I have noticed when super cold like this heartrate data sometimes becomes inaccurate(high) then levels back down. This pace today was moderate for me but the conditions made it tougher. But heart rate is impacted by so many things like temperature/wind/incline/pace/distance/etc. If I was doing a 5k race my average heart rate would be in mid 170s but running closer to 6:30-6:50 pace.

 

[01Cobra]

So if you mean what was my max heart rate today. That was around 160-161. But keep in mind the heart rate shown is off my watch not a chest strap which is way more accurate. I have noticed when super cold like this heartrate data sometimes becomes inaccurate(high) then levels back down. This pace today was moderate for me but the conditions made it tougher. But heart rate is impacted by so many things like temperature/wind/incline/pace/distance/etc. If I was doing a 5k race my average heart rate would be in mid 170s but running closer to 6:30-6:50 pace.

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Ok yeah I was noticing mine was getting up there lately running in the cold and I was wondering if some shit was going on.

 

[bimmer4life]

Ok yeah I was noticing mine was getting up there lately running in the cold and I was wondering if some shit was going on.

Running in this cold of weather will definitely increase heart rate compared to say 40 degree day. Just like running in 90 degree and high humidity will. Glad to hear your getting out there!!

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Impressed with both of you. My sinuses just hurt thinking about having to breathe heavily in this cold.

Some might think I’m crazy, but I am looking forward to the 85° with 50% humidity for my bicycle rides.

 

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I'd rather have 95 degrees and 100% humidity for my bicycle rides, that's money temperature right there.

 

[bimmer4life]

I'd rather have 95 degrees and 100% humidity for my bicycle rides, that's money temperature right there.

Bro we talking about working out dag. Not strolling on that electric bike . No way i would choose 95 and 100% doing a hard cardio work out. That is absolute torture.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

It’s a bit of an exaggeration. At 90° the relative humidity doesn’t get much over 60% here. Even when it’s raining out it’s still not at 100%.

But yeah, I’d much rather be doing my cardio in that heat, granted I’m on the bicycle (no electric assist) so the 12-14mph breeze hitting me does help.

But I’ll put on a regular t-shirt and throw my 2.5L hydration pack on (plus two 24oz bottles) and go.

I did that when I rode from Morris to Marseilles and back. Ambient temp was 85-90° in the shade, enough humidity you could hardly get a deep breath. Other than crappy trail conditions it was a fun ride.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

if I can get myself motivated I’ll head over to McKee and do a lap or two. With the temps and as sun not sure if I’ll need to bring hip waders, lol.

 

[bimmer4life]

It’s a bit of an exaggeration. At 90° the relative humidity doesn’t get much over 60% here. Even when it’s raining out it’s still not at 100%.

But yeah, I’d much rather be doing my cardio in that heat, granted I’m on the bicycle (no electric assist) so the 12-14mph breeze hitting me does help.

But I’ll put on a regular t-shirt and throw my 2.5L hydration pack on (plus two 24oz bottles) and go.

I did that when I rode from Morris to Marseilles and back. Ambient temp was 85-90° in the shade, enough humidity you could hardly get a deep breath. Other than crappy trail conditions it was a fun ride.

 

[bimmer4life]

Definitely referring to extreme days kind of like the -10 days around here. Definitely had some very hot days last summer with upper 80s and similar humidity. I am also more referring to more of anaerobic high intensity workout. I’ll take cold any day for those. If I’m doing low/medium average heart rate 120-140 then sure don’t mind it warmer. I knocked out a quick 6 today did not enjoy the headwind miles ?

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Definitely referring to extreme days kind of like the -10 days around here. Definitely had some very hot days last summer with upper 80s and similar humidity. I am also more referring to more of anaerobic high intensity workout. I’ll take cold any day for those. If I’m doing low/medium average heart rate 120-140 then sure don’t mind it warmer. I knocked out a quick 6 today did not enjoy the headwind miles ?

Oh yeah, 10000000000% with ya on the winds. I try my hardest to go into the wind first, but have had it change direction on me 20-30 miles into the ride. A couple of times I actually had to walk the bike for a bit I was so worn out.

 

[bimmer4life]

Man I can’t wait to get the bike back out !! I am not a cold weather bike rider.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

The these areas are a soupy mess.

 

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Bro we talking about working out dag. Not strolling on that electric bike . No way i would choose 95 and 100% doing a hard cardio work out. That is absolute torture.

The electric bike is purely a commuter and temps on that don't matter since I dress very warm even in the summer. I have a 29'er that I use for my workouts and I need it HOT to enjoy it without a hoodie on. 75 degrees is too cold for bicycling!

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

The electric bike is purely a commuter and temps on that don't matter since I dress very warm even in the summer. I have a 29'er that I use for my workouts and I need it HOT to enjoy it without a hoodie on. 75 degrees is too cold for bicycling!

I can make it down to 70° if I layer up, lol. Like cold weather gear under sweat pants.