I have been an off and on again cyclist, not that I'm a jock or ever was, but I live in a hilly city that isn't bike friendly at all. I just can't do the gym bike thing, its boring. So I started climbing the stairs where I work every night (I'm a security Guard with time to burn) The 3 sets of stairs range from 662 steps down to 296, but all 3 total 1,516 steps.
Been doing this every workday for 5 weeks straight. First week had to stop a lot and catch my breath, and there would be gaps between stair sets of 20 min. or even a few hours. I also was taking a few 10-20 breath stops each set and a 2 min. go drink water.
Now 5 weeks later, I'm taking fewer short breath rests and no water until the entire stair is done. Today was the first day I did the steps twice! 1 set before Midnight, and the second at 3 AM, and the 3AM set I also broke my record in doing all 1,516 steps in 40 Min. So 3,032 steps in total.
Why? Because I need tha cardio, I have some health issues, and stair climbing exercises the same muscles as bike riding... Going to take my bike abroad and ride there again like the old days...
I'm off work the next 3 nights, but I plan on doing the 3032 stairs every night from now on since I see I can do it.
You're past the hardest part. From now on out, the strength you have will help you keep the pain at bay. You're probably now at the stage where your body wants protein and nourishment and you end up feeling like you're starving all the time. Eat good healthy food and that will pass.
I have been an off and on again cyclist, not that I'm a jock or ever was, but I live in a hilly city that isn't bike friendly at all. I just can't do the gym bike thing, its boring. So I started climbing the stairs where I work every night (I'm a security Guard with time to burn) The 3 sets of stairs range from 662 steps down to 296, but all 3 total 1,516 steps.
Been doing this every workday for 5 weeks straight. First week had to stop a lot and catch my breath, and there would be gaps between stair sets of 20 min. or even a few hours. I also was taking a few 10-20 breath stops each set and a 2 min. go drink water.
Now 5 weeks later, I'm taking fewer short breath rests and no water until the entire stair is done. Today was the first day I did the steps twice! 1 set before Midnight, and the second at 3 AM, and the 3AM set I also broke my record in doing all 1,516 steps in 40 Min. So 3,032 steps in total.
Why? Because I need tha cardio, I have some health issues, and stair climbing exercises the same muscles as bike riding... Going to take my bike abroad and ride there again like the old days...
I'm off work the next 3 nights, but I plan on doing the 3032 stairs every night from now on since I see I can do it.
You're past the hardest part. From now on out, the strength you have will help you keep the pain at bay. You're probably now at the stage where your body wants protein and nourishment and you end up feeling like you're starving all the time. Eat good healthy food and that will pass.
Sage advice TY!