@RonP - yeah, pretty cool when I visit friend in hospital. I take the cup off his finger and put it on mine and watch them run in and see the HR is 34bpm when the alarm goes off…
I hate these forums. I haven’t worn a watch in over 25 years. Yesterday I pre-ordered a Vaer C5 Field. I’m not even sure why.
Good choice, as they are on my mind as well. My Garmin Fenix 6X is just a bit too clumsy. Great for hiking and biking though.
@richard.martin - below is NIST (Atomic Clock) link. Since your watch is hack capable using the stem (synchronizing); set it to atomic clock when you get it and let me know how accurate it is in the coming months. It looks like American movement (Ameriquartz 6130 HT); good luck w/ your new watch.
I love the wavy dial.
Sure…
@speed-racer - I went back and looked at some data; just started tracking HR this spring. I’ve seen my HR in the 20s… just have not recorded it… my Instinct has an optical HR sensor…
Back before my latest fitness strategy, maybe 10 years ago, my resting HR was typically in the low to mid 40’s. I found that if I stood too suddenly, I had a head rush.
@RonP - yeah, can be an issue. Physiology is a funny thing… How is your e-bike working; been getting out?
Unique…I like it.
Congrats.
You win “post of the week”, as far as I am concerned.
Thanks, Scott. Although in this case it feels like a bit of a dubious honor!
Lifetime athletes are like that. Congratulations!
Actually - I’m the valedictorian of my graduating class in engineering. I got mad when they called me an athlete back when I raced Ironman. Now I just like to train every day for the discipline of it and good health. Great athletes have amazing talent; wish I did. I am blessed at my age that I can train as hard as I do with zero issues.
I never got an E-bike. Something in my Y chromosome got in the way.
I’ve been riding a bit. Just got in from an easy 15 mph 18 mile ride. Good enough.
@RonP - good for you; riding is addictive. Love to ride and it is a lot easier on the joints. Swimming is another sport I love, it is so easy on the joints and you get a great overall body workout in addition to meditation. I put on my waterproof earbuds and just relax swimming laps in the afternoon.
You guys have me reconsidering biking. Used to be a light weight, typically 12-20 mile jaunts every other day. My vertigo has interfered with my enjoyment of biking. Ended up in a drainage ditch more than once. As you mention low impact work-outs i thought I’d share another option. My wife is a rower. She works out daily on an erg and also on the water, (Mendota Rowing Club). She will be rowing (sprints) in Minneapolis June 18, Lake Nokomis IIRC. Then on to the Chicago Sprints in July.
@weedeewop - today I rode in Finland. I live in AZ where there is not a lot of elevation unless I drive a few hrs. Therefore, I get a lot of my elevation through virtual riding. The set up I have uses Rouvy application on iPad that controls a Saris Hammer III (smart trainer). The ride is videoed so I am looking at the ride on a 65in flat screen located 7ft in front of me. The trainer is attached to a Saris MP-1 platform that allows me L/R rotation (10 degrees) and F/B linear movement. The trouble w/ solid trainers is that there is no movement in the saddle and I could tolerate 2 hrs and my inner thigh and but would be sore. However, riding outside would be no issue up to 5hrs in saddle. This trainer now allows me 3-5 hrs with no issues. So I ride 3 days outside and 4 days in my cycling studio. I can also put the trainer in power mode and cast a cycling race from my iPhone to the 65in FS while listening to my Bose surround sound. I designed this on-suite room for cycling so it can be very flexible. I love training indoors because I can get a much more focused workout where I can control the power without interuptions.
Impressive. Any one in favor of updating your forum name to “cardio”?