Fitness in Afghanistan

[disclosednot]

All right. I am deployed right now in Afghanistan. I can't really ride here but I am looking to stay in shape to ride road and cyclocross when I get back from Afghanistan. I do have access to a gym but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions to keep in shape for biking so I won't have too much to start over when I get back. I have been hitting the exercise bikes but wanted to know what I can do further than that. Thanks in advance.

Josh :dancing:

[SK6]

Well, I do a 6 mile sprint on a stationary bike for cardio 3 times a week. I keep my heart rate at about 145 @ roughly 110 rpm’s. I know, I know, I could use a cross trainer thing-a-ma-bob elliptical with the handle kind of thingy (like my technical description?), but I figure if I’m riding, or going to ride, then the bike is the best bet. The bikes now a-days are all high tech and you can train for cardio, fat burn, hill climb just to name a few.

The point? Stationary bike is the best way to keep you in the saddle, and it helps with the muscle memory. That’s what my wife says anyway. She’s a Physical Terrorist……eeerrrr I mean Physical Therapist.

BTW, we thank you for your service! Keep up the good work over there!

[Dartman]

I got a line on a bike shop over there, maybe they could help you...

http://www.pbase.com/mrdart/image/14711675.jpg

Keep spinnin' on those trainers, stay low and come back home soon.

Mike