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Lemmings over 30 who try to stay active, what are you doing to accommodate for your incredibly decrepit bodies to avoid boo-boos? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago* by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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I'm half joking. But as a 30-something who used to be very active, I recognize I'm over the hill and my joints sound like pop rocks

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[–] 16 points 11 months ago (12 children)

Cycling is great. Not hard impact. Can really push yourself if you want to. Cardio and strength training. You get to be outside feeling the wind against your face. And you can cover a lot more distance than walking or running so you can make a trip out of it.

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  • [–] 7 points 11 months ago (3 children)

    And don't feel bad for getting an e-bike. Riding that is still a good workout if you get into the habit of going fast. E-bikes usually have a hard speed cutoff (25 km/h by law where I live); if you want to go faster it's all you and the motor is just there to give you better acceleration and take the pain out of things like hills or opposing wind.

    If you don't want to go fast, the bike still expects you to put in a certain amount of work. Low-intensity training is still training. Most crucially, getting that bit of assistance might get you to use the bike when you otherwise wouldn't, turning no exercise into some exercise.

    People underestimate the benefits of light exercise. Even brisk walks or relatively leisurely motor-assisted bike rides can absolutely be beneficial if done regularly.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago* (2 children)

    Any recommendations for an affordable e-bike? Cost can be a limiting a factor as well.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Not really; mine was eventually too expensive and I only got that model because a) I could get it for cheaper through a leasing arrangement and b) I don't need to pay for a car.

    I must admit, though, that having a belt drive is extremely nice and worth the money. 10/10, top tier bike component.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (5 children)

    I used to love riding my bike, but I can't really do it anymore because of low back pain. I'm also in my 30s.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (4 children)

    Oh man. I’m sorry. Is that what those sitting bikes are for that are low to the ground?

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (3 children)

    I think so. I used to work in a bike shop though, so I don't know if I'll ever be able to overcome the cringe of riding one.

    All kidding aside, they do tend to be expensive and take up more space and a lot of bike shops don't like working on them.

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