Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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Changing Cardio

fsdsk
fsdsk
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Joined: 2003/11/30
United States
2005/07/29, 10:54 AM
Due to a recent lower back injury, i have been advised to back-off on the running and switch to eliptical and bikes (stationary). I try to do this for about 20 - 30 min.
I am wondering what a good goal for RMP's or speed is. I know it is vagues, but any input would be helpful.

I just need something to shoot for!

Thanks!
princesslodgey
princesslodgey
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Joined: 2004/02/21
United Kingdom
2005/07/31, 10:13 AM
The speed on stationary bikes is pretty much fiction and bears no relation to the speed you would do on a real bike, as for the elliptical, I have no idea.
Do you have a heart rate monitor, or could you use RPE to get an idea of the equivalent intensity workout compared to your running?
Hope your back gets better soon


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