Got my Bike Back!

Hey! I got my bike back from the shop with a new stem and boy am I happy. I have been getting so used to the gym bikes, but they just aren't the same as a real bike. So, what to do but take it out for a spin? Lori and I went for a 13.25 mile ride around Lake Natoma on the American River Parkway bike trail system. Man! I can't believe that I haven't done that yet, it was so beautiful. The ride was challenging, because I moved my saddle up to the height it should be at and that means I am working my legs differently and I haven't been on my bike for a while. It was great.

Another thing that was new was that I tried aerobic rowing on Friday. I allowed yesterday off to see how it impacted my body, which I think was right where I need it and I'll get to that in a bit. Aerobic rowing on an "ergo" is something I haven't really done before and it definitely takes some getting used to. Form is everything in rowing, and you have to be careful about that because you don't want to hurt your back. Talk to a trainer or rowing expert to find out more before you try it if you don't know what you should be doing. Rowing is great for the whole body as well as the heart for cardio. So, for me, rowing is hitting me right where I need it. I had a good workout Friday night at 30 minutes of rowing. I felt it yesterday in my hamstrings, glutes and abs. This is an exercise I think I will work on cultivating. It's low impact and works my extra fatty areas that need more work.

OK, that's all for now. Have a great rest of the weekend. :o)