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[deft]

Apropos Biking.

- took this earlier today, it was for a friend, but.. I think..it might show what I mean, when I try to explain how life looks like, up here.

It is interesting to see how few of them are chained... bicycle theft is everywhere in our cities...

 

[Cat]

It is interesting to see how few of them are chained... bicycle theft is everywhere in our cities...

Oh.. They are here too, but.. sadly most Eastern European gangs, and they will just cut up each and every chain, throw the bikes into a truck and be off.

During the last 20 years, I have lost 2 bikes.

It is annoying.. But not the end of the world, and.. it could be worse!

 

[j769]

@Cat Love how everyone there is taking this approach to alternative transportation as a primary one. I’ve sold my car a while back and just use my bike everywhere. For longer excursions, I just rent a vehicle for a day.

 

[Cat]

@Cat Love how everyone there is taking this approach to alternative transportation. I’ve sold my car a while back and just use my bike everywhere. For longer excursions, I just rent a vehicle for a day.

Aaahhh! But that is exactly the core of this... Biking is NOT an alternative transportation.. it is the primary one.
Also.. That is nothing new.

Less than 35 % of the people in my city have a car.
(And only 17% of ALL families in Denmark have 2 cars.)

Our public transportation works well, it is clean, easy, on time and simple.
But.. biking.. it is even taught in kindergarten and school. It is our primary way of transportation.

 

[deft]

Aaahhh! But that is exactly the core of this... Biking is NOT an alternative transportation.. it is the primary one.
Also.. That is nothing new.

Less than 35 % of the people in my city have a car.
(And only 17% of ALL families in Denmark have 2 cars.)

Our public transportation works well, it is clean, easy, on time and simple.
But.. biking.. it is even taught in kindergarten and school. It is our primary way of transportation.

Denmark is a model for sustainability, and has been for some decades. A lot of countries can learn from Danish policies

 

[Lmizzler]

Apropos Biking.

- took this earlier today, it was for a friend, but.. I think..it might show what I mean, when I try to explain how life looks like, up here.

https://imgur.com/a/6OHaM3L

I really should bike more than I do. But our infrastructure is not near what yours is to handle it. Plus I live in the country which doesn’t help.

 

[HoneyMeadows]

Good Morning! ​

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Saturday:
Swimming! Such a great way to exercise. You get your cardio. You get your resistance training. Do you swim? Where? When? Did you belong to a swim team? What’s your best stroke? (Insert breaststroke jokes here…)

Swimming is my main form of exercise. I absolutely love it and I try to swim 3 times a week, when my health allows me to. The gym I go to has an indoor and outdoor pool, so I use the outdoor one when it's not raining (it's heated, so even in winter!).

I only swim that type of breaststroke where my head doesn't go in the water. Childhood trauma sucks

 

[HoneyMeadows]

New calendar is here!

Today’s Topic is Sleep
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Sleepy Sunday: How much sleep to you get on average? ​

I need 8 but I can function on 6

Does a bad night’s sleep affect your workout? Do you think that lack of sleep affects weight loss/fitness in general? ​

Yes definitely, to both points. I've figured out my circadian rhythm and I am starting to listen to my body. When I'm having a bad night, I'll wake every 3 hours. If I go back to sleep but wake up before 3 hours have passed, I'm mid cycle and will be in a foul mood all day.

When I'm in a bad mood/tired, I make bad dietary choices. I choose the easy stuff that isn't necessarily the best for me.

What kind of bed do you have, and do you like it? What kind of mattress do you recommend (I’m in the market for a new one so this is a completely selfish crowdsourcing question). ​

It's a generic king sized bed and it's a good size, but the mattress isn't great. I prefer a firmer mattress but my husband doesn't. It's a big thing so we haven't gotten a new one yet, even though we do need it!

Do you or your significant other snore? Any other sleep issues you feel like sharing? ​

Yes, we both do. If I sleep first, he can't sleep. If he sleeps first, I can sleep. He usually comes to bed after me though

When I'm anxious I have bad dreams. I still dream about being late for school or not doing the homework when my anxiety is very bad. I'm 35

 

[HoneyMeadows]

Good morning! ​

Monday: Role Models- Do you have a fitness role model? Or maybe a good example was set for you as you were growing up? Is there someone who showed you the ropes or got you involved with working out? Or were you a role model for someone else?

No and I think that's my problem. I have noone to look to for guidance. Losing weight and/or maintaining fitness is difficult. I didn't have much guidance and perhaps I should have. Gyms here monetise personal plans, so I'd have to sign up with a personal trainer. Maybe I should? I don't know. I don't have gym clothes that fit and I can't find any that don't make me feel awful.

 

[QuietCanadian]

Aaahhh! But that is exactly the core of this... Biking is NOT an alternative transportation.. it is the primary one.
Also.. That is nothing new.

Less than 35 % of the people in my city have a car.
(And only 17% of ALL families in Denmark have 2 cars.)

Our public transportation works well, it is clean, easy, on time and simple.
But.. biking.. it is even taught in kindergarten and school. It is our primary way of transportation.

Every city in the world should strive to be more like Copenhagen when creating infrastructure for moving about the city.

Sadly most of North America takes the add another lane for F-150s approach.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with mentors or role models. Or lack thereof.

My dad had a swim scholarship so he was the one who got me into swimming.

I’d ride my bike to practice in the morning on the base and then go after school to another practice and didn’t think twice about it. Ah youth!

 

[Bry1313]

How much sleep to you get on average?

Day behind here so tackling Sunday. I get 6-ish hours during the week and 8-9 on the weekend

Does a bad night’s sleep affect your workout?

If it’s really bad everything becomes sluggish.

Do you think that lack of sleep affects weight loss/fitness in general?

It affects weight loss and diet for sure, I crave junk more when I’m tired

What kind of bed do you have, and do you like it?

One with a mattress, queen sized and I love bed

Do you or your significant other snore?

I might not be the quietest sleeper, thank you Flonase (sexy)

Any other sleep issues you feel like sharing?

Im horrible at putting myself to bed but a professional at sleeping once there. I might need a bedtime but I love being up late. Making adult choices sucks.

 

[Bry1313]

Do you have a fitness role model? Or maybe a good example was set for you as you were growing up? Is there someone who showed you the ropes or got you involved with working out? Or were you a role model for someone else?

Answering this one in a blurb, I had a couple friends who encouraged me to get into running when I turned 30 and it changed my fitness direction. Then once long distance running became gross, I had another friend who was a mother of my oldest’s best friends get me into Tris and that was great until COVID. I want to maybe get back to those next year, fingers crossed but need to get back into the pool.

I should not be a role model for anyone.

 

[hotwords229_A]

No and I think that's my problem. I have noone to look to for guidance. Losing weight and/or maintaining fitness is difficult. I didn't have much guidance and perhaps I should have. Gyms here monetise personal plans, so I'd have to sign up with a personal trainer. Maybe I should? I don't know. I don't have gym clothes that fit and I can't find any that don't make me feel awful.

I think you’re in the right place. Gym memberships are fine, but they cost a lot and it sometimes turns into a social thing that it doesn’t have to be. Walking is maybe the best place to start? Obviously I don’t know you or your circumstances, but walking is free, easy and you can wear whatever you’re comfortable in. It’s great for your heart and mind and, with a decent diet, can help you lose weight effectively. It’s probably one of the better forms of exercise!

As for diet, I’m sure there are plenty of good youtube channels about what’s a good starting point. Although, I haven’t been successful in finding a very good diet for me (and I don’t mean trendy diet, but a healthy way of eating that also fills me up).

One thing I can suggest is a hard boiled egg. Fantastic nutrition, cheap and easy.

I don’t know if you wanted any of this diatribe, but here you go!

 

[Cogan]

First run in 6 weeks! Same lousy time but more tired. Well, it's a start.

 

[Cat]

First run in 6 weeks! Same lousy time but more tired. Well, it's a start.

Yay!!! Fedt!!! Det er så godt gået!!

The beginning is always so hard.. and then, keeping a routine.. Well, until it becomes a routine så vil det trække tænder ud!

But yay!!! You have begun!

 

[Cogan]

Aaahhh! But that is exactly the core of this... Biking is NOT an alternative transportation.. it is the primary one.
Also.. That is nothing new.

Less than 35 % of the people in my city have a car.
(And only 17% of ALL families in Denmark have 2 cars.)

Our public transportation works well, it is clean, easy, on time and simple.
But.. biking.. it is even taught in kindergarten and school. It is our primary way of transportation.

I love the bike roads and separate lanes for bikes in Copenhagen! But be ware on Dronning Louises Bro on a Friday between 1pm and 6pm. One false step and you are hit by a hundred in two seconds!

 

[Cogan]

Yay!!! Fedt!!! Det er så godt gået!!

The beginning is always so hard.. and then, keeping a routine.. Well, until it becomes a routine så vil det trække tænder ud!

But yay!!! You have begun!

Tack så mycket! Så snällt sagt av dig.

I know, and the plan is to have the routine to run two times a week. When I feel that it's working I will expand some of the other days with some sort of weight lifting. Strength training is also important when age crawls closer.......

 

[Cat]

I love the bike roads and separate lanes for bikes in Copenhagen! But be ware on Dronning Louises Bro on a Friday between 1pm and 6pm. One false step and you are hit by a hundred in two seconds!

True.. DLB is not for the fainthearted And, you need to be used to biking.. And following the rules.
Somehow.. cyclists can be a tad more brutal? Mostly because, at that time.. Everyone just wants to go home, get changed.. And go back to DLB and have a beer with their friends!

But on a serious note, we had Pride week last week, and that attracts lots of good people.
Tourists as well, and... When in Rome.. so there are bike rentals EVERYWHERE .. And, as it is kinda impossible to get around in car, even tourists jump on the bikes.
Well, I saw a little group of cheerful and spirited people, riding in a cargo bike.. enjoying the rollercoaster feeling of the roads.. And.. falling over!!
Luckily nothing happened!! The kids were fine the grown ups a bit shocked.

But this is my thing.. I absolutely LOVE it, when tourists are visiting my city, I really do!
This is just for everyone's safety: Please be mindful, pay attention.. READ THE TRAFFIC SIGNS.. They are there for a reason.

Exactly because biking is our main way of transportation, our infrastructure is specifically designed for it, cyclists have way better lanes, their own bridges and roads.
That also mean: we use it, daily, several times a day! And it needs to flow.

Biking is incredibly safe here, truly.. extremely easy and safe.
As long as people are paying attention.

 

[Cogan]

True.. DLB is not for the fainthearted And, you need to be used to biking.. And following the rules.
Somehow.. cyclists can be a tad more brutal? Mostly because, at that time.. Everyone just wants to go home, get changed.. And go back to DLB and have a beer with their friends!

But on a serious note, we had Pride week last week, and that attracts lots of good people.
Tourists as well, and... When in Rome.. so there are bike rentals EVERYWHERE .. And, it is kinda impossible to get around in car..
Well, I saw a little group of cheerful and spirited people, riding in a cargo bike.. enjoying the rollercoaster feeling of the roads.. And.. falling over!!
Luckily nothing happened!! The kids were fine the grown ups a bit shocked.

But this is my thing.. I absolutely LOVE it, when tourists are visiting my city, I really do!
This is just for everyone's safety: Please be mindful, pay attention.. READ THE TRAFFIC SIGNS.. They are there for a reason.

Exactly because biking is our main way of transportation, our infrastructure is specifically designed for it, cyclists have way better lanes, their own bridges and roads.
That also mean: we use it, daily, several times a day! And it needs to flow.

Biking is incredibly safe here, truly.. extremely easy and safe.
As long as people are paying attention.

I haven't had my bike with me when I've visited Copenhagen. I either drive when I need to go to other places too in Denmark (car or motorbike), or take the train and walk or use public transportations when I only visit Copenhagen.
But I've noticed the perfect infrastructure for bikes. And it develops even more. (I love the bike bridge you see from Fisketorvet! Cykelslangen I think it's called) I like the development of the traffic in Copenhagen.

I actually find it quite easy to walk on DLB. The different traffic is on different levels so it's easy to follow the right lanes. But the bikes are in such a hurry so if you have to step out of the lane you have to be careful.

 

[AlpineFresco]

Sunday saw about 17 miles of cycling, and yesterday saw my burpees move up to 45 unbroken, with a goal of 100. Pullups are at 5, with a goal of 10. Rebuilding after a while of not going at this so consistently is interesting. I'm not back to my peak strength/fitness yet, but I'm not that far off.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Good morning Sweaters!​

Good morning All! It’s Tuesday! I loved reading about the prevalence of biking vs driving from yesterday’s posts, and that actually leads into today’s topic…

Tuesday: Your Town, or wherever you live- is it conducive to your fitness journey? Do you live somewhere where it is easy to get outside for a workout, or where there are plenty of gyms or other venues that you use to exercise? Or is it hard to find somewhere to workout because where you live is either too crowded or too far away from resources you would like to use?

Enjoy your Tuesday, All

 

[Cat]

Good morning Sweaters!​

Good morning All! It’s Tuesday! I loved reading about the prevalence of biking vs driving from yesterday’s posts, and that actually leads into today’s topic…

Tuesday: Your Town, or wherever you live- is it conducive to your fitness journey? Do you live somewhere where it is easy to get outside for a workout, or where there are plenty of gyms or other venues that you use to exercise? Or is it hard to find somewhere to workout because where you live is either too crowded or too far away from resources you would like to use?

Enjoy your Tuesday, All

Good morning everyone!!

I think, for me.. exercising is extremely accessable.. From easy walking routes, to my gym being 350 meters from the apartment.. to the whole transportation.

And.. The sheer fact: my city, area wise.. It is probably much, much smaller than most American cities.. so to me, everything is within a short 7-8 km walk.

 

[Lmizzler]

Good morning everyone!!

I think, for me.. exercising is extremely accessable.. From easy walking routes, to my gym being 350 meters from the apartment.. to the whole transportation.

And.. The sheer fact: my city, area wise.. It is probably much, much smaller than most American cities.. so to me, everything is within a short 7-8 km walk.

It’s so interesting to hear your perspective Cat. I live in the country and not especially near town. And even the town that is near me is tiny so I have to go further yet to the one that would have gyms or stores. Your perspective is different than mine in that we would never consider a 7-8 km walk short. To us that’s a good distance. Most Americans would never walk some place that was 4 miles away. Myself included. It’s definitely a mental and cultural thing that we need to overcome.

While I’m not near a larger city, there are plenty of parks to enjoy, gyms within 15 minutes (driving haha) and lots of outdoor space.

 

[Cat]

I haven't had my bike with me when I've visited Copenhagen. I either drive when I need to go to other places too in Denmark (car or motorbike), or take the train and walk or use public transportations when I only visit Copenhagen.
But I've noticed the perfect infrastructure for bikes. And it develops even more. (I love the bike bridge you see from Fisketorvet! Cykelslangen I think it's called) I like the development of the traffic in Copenhagen.

I actually find it quite easy to walk on DLB. The different traffic is on different levels so it's easy to follow the right lanes. But the bikes are in such a hurry so if you have to step out of the lane you have to be careful.

Soooo....ahem... Motorbike...
Next time you are over here, riding that.. may I come with you? Be' om!

Yes!! The infrastructure is constantly being developed, new bridges are being made, biking routes through the city, some scenic. Others "fastest possible from A to B" avoiding cars and pedestrians.

Cykelslangen is beautiful!! And rather practical as well.

DLB... I love that bridge, there is always such a good atmosphere.. But, yeah.. You are right, the traffic is on many levels and you need to be able to read the pace.

And.. Do not step carelessly out on the bike lane.. that is definitely not safe!