Walking (Fun!) vs Bicycling for Exercise
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Biking is far more interesting than walking. On a bike you can go so much further and see more things. It keep you from getting bored with the same scenery.
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I just finished re-reading a book of hiking stories in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I had sort of forgotten how much I enjoyed hiking there. The terrain is rugged and many people today use treking poles which helps avoid stumbles and falls. Rugged hills and poles gives you an upper body workout. I enjoy the views from treeless ridges where you can see for many miles. Hiking and camping during winter in snow requires a whole different set of skills so it is rewarding in a different way.
Some years ago while living in the South I was able to play tennis regularly 2-4 times per week. In the area where I lived, some tennis courts were paved and some were clay. One exercise helpful in tennis is to jump rope just as boxers do and for the same reason, to improve foot speed. It was particularly interesting that bouncing around on a clay court did not cause a problem but the paves courts began to bother my knees. I conclude from this that urban athletes running on sidewalks or streets are doing long term damage to knees.
Some years ago while living in the South I was able to play tennis regularly 2-4 times per week. In the area where I lived, some tennis courts were paved and some were clay. One exercise helpful in tennis is to jump rope just as boxers do and for the same reason, to improve foot speed. It was particularly interesting that bouncing around on a clay court did not cause a problem but the paves courts began to bother my knees. I conclude from this that urban athletes running on sidewalks or streets are doing long term damage to knees.
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I've had to rediscover walking and cycling since COVID put a damper on my local gym and regular basketball games.
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Now in 2021 the right knee is long overdue for replacement and the left is not far behind. I can not walk around Walmart without pain and the intrusion has even hit my bicycling. The same Ortho who replaced my shoulder in 2016 will give me new knees BUT not for a while.
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I'm one of the unfortunate few with a congenital issue that makes waking painful & running nearly impossible. But as cycling is largely not weight-bearing, I can do that just fine; so that's been my lifelong sport.
I get some tracking issues with my leg (no fixing that with a bike fitting) that is slowly messing up my one knee; I can barely squat my body weight with it now & it's only getting worse.
But I'll have to live with that. I don't know if I would still be here if I didn't exercise at all!
I get some tracking issues with my leg (no fixing that with a bike fitting) that is slowly messing up my one knee; I can barely squat my body weight with it now & it's only getting worse.
But I'll have to live with that. I don't know if I would still be here if I didn't exercise at all!
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I’ll be 60 next month. I’ve always considered myself a runner first...since I joined my high school track, and CC teams back in ‘75. Reluctantly that’s changing. As I’ve gotten older I’ve scaled back running. But I’ve always like having it to break up numerous days of cycling. Hip replacement in 2018, and a couple of knee injuries around the same time have sorta put an end to my running. I can run on the hip, but the knee is bone-on-bone and just makes running not fun. Walking is OK but I just miss running. I’ve always enjoyed the ease of it, and the ability do it just about anywhere. It’s always been my mode of exploration. I’ve run up and down mountains, along vast stretches of beach, and miles upon miles with no land in sight (on the decks of aircraft carriers). I still like getting “out there” on foot...and I’m still trying a bit of jogging now and then. But I guess I’m in a transition mode from runner to walker. I’ll be 60 next month. I’ve always considered myself a runner first...since I joined my high school track, and CC teams back in ‘75. Reluctantly that’s changing. As I’ve gotten older I’ve scaled back running. But I’ve always like having it to break up numerous days of cycling. Fortunately I have swimming, too. Hip replacement in 2018, and a couple of knee injuries around the same time have sorta put an end to my running. I can run on the hip, but the knee is bone-on-bone and just makes running not fun. Walking is OK but I just miss running. I’ve always enjoyed the ease of it, and the ability do it just about anywhere. It’s always been my mode of exploration. I’ve run up and down mountains, along vast stretches of beach, and miles upon miles with no land in sight (on the decks of aircraft carriers). I still like getting “out there” on foot...and I’m still trying a bit of jogging now and then. But I guess I’m in a transition mode from runner to walker.
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