Define : "In shape"....
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On my Trek Mountain bike I can get 13.8-ish in about 48 minutes. Just out of curiosity, is that decent? I figure I could cut a whole lot of time if I had a) a bike that fits and b) even better: a road bike that fits.Raptor65
But yeah, I consider myself in shape. I run a 5:30 mile, weigh in at 140 with a height of 5' 7.5". I've got something like 3% body fat and a resting heartbeat of 56.
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What is the mileage on that time? That's what will determine how good it is. And yes you could definatly cut a LOT of time if you had a road bike and especially a bike that fits you. Just to make a comparison, say you were running in hiking boots and ,at that, boots that didn't fit you. Then you switched to say New Balance running shoes that actually did fit you. Wouldn't that feel much better? Wouldn't you be able to run faster? It's the same thing with a bicycle.
I say sell your mountain bike (if you don't do much mountain biking) and go to the bike shop and get fitted up for a decent road bike.
I say sell your mountain bike (if you don't do much mountain biking) and go to the bike shop and get fitted up for a decent road bike.
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Are you sure about that bodyfat % number ?.... Saw a program on teenage bodybuilders, and one of them had a bodyfat % of 4... And he had NO fat on his body, whatsoever.. Just the thinnest layer of skin and nothing more...the_cobbinator
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The 3% body fat is incorrect unless you are just bones. 6-8% sounds reasonable.
"In Shape" IMO would definetly mean "not looking like Eric Cartman" and at least be able to run around the block without having a heart attack.
A lot also depends on metabolism. Even body builders that are ripped and over 225Lb of solid muscle could have a hard time running around the block if they don't do enough cardio. Their excessive cardio usually comes during the "cut" stage where they change their diet to loose the excessive bulk to become more ripped and defined. And this is usually only right before a contest.
"In Shape" IMO would definetly mean "not looking like Eric Cartman" and at least be able to run around the block without having a heart attack.
A lot also depends on metabolism. Even body builders that are ripped and over 225Lb of solid muscle could have a hard time running around the block if they don't do enough cardio. Their excessive cardio usually comes during the "cut" stage where they change their diet to loose the excessive bulk to become more ripped and defined. And this is usually only right before a contest.
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It depends on the person. I consider myself out of shape right now, as I have been for months now. When I was in shape, I could run a sub-5:00 mile. I haven't run or done much exercise for a while though, I guess running every day all through high school makes you get sick of it eventually. I'm sure I'm still in decent shape by most people's standards, but for me I'm horribly out of shape.
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's incorrect. It was the thing they do in gym with the giant chop-sticks. I would like to get "water-tanked", but haven't really followed up on it.
If by mileage you mean average speed, it's about 17mph.
If by mileage you mean average speed, it's about 17mph.
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in summer? winter? what latitude are you at?
thanks for cleraing that up, i thot maybe you were doing 16mph up a mountain
youve got something like an inacurate fat measuring method.
20+ = fat 15-20 = most guys 12-15 = getting good 10-12 = healthy look for most men 8-10 very cut 6-8 probodybuilder <5 youre seriously malnourished
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I don't work out at all, so in shape for me is a combination when I'm not hungover, haven't smoked in a day or 2 (I combine smoking with moist snuff) and have a general feeling of mental welfare.
Besides that I have difficulties with bodyfat so slim is the way to go. Don't care much at all about muscles, a thin waistline is good enough. Currently I'm ~4 kgs over my ideal weight. 191 cms and 83 kgs, below 80 makes me feel comfortable and good-looking. The last time I was sub 80 was mabye half a year ago but it has been too much snacks and fastfood the latest months.
Besides that I have difficulties with bodyfat so slim is the way to go. Don't care much at all about muscles, a thin waistline is good enough. Currently I'm ~4 kgs over my ideal weight. 191 cms and 83 kgs, below 80 makes me feel comfortable and good-looking. The last time I was sub 80 was mabye half a year ago but it has been too much snacks and fastfood the latest months.
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