Thanks for the kind words and advice. You’re absolutely right- walking is a good start, but bicycling would be better. My heart can certainly use the workout, and I really need to burn some calories and lose some weight.
I’m 68, I had a liver transplant last year, and I’ve recovered nicely. But more is needed. I have stationary bike for winter and I need to use it more, but in warmer weather I need to get out.
Good health to you!
I hate it, so I use various tricks to talk myself into doing it and to make it fun.
I put it in front of the TV and commit to 5 minutes (3 works just as well). Then get off and do something else (squats, jog in place, just use some light weights, or just move around). Focus on whatever is on TV and try to just keep moving.
Then get back on the bike for a few more minutes until bored, then repeat the whole cycle of getting off and moving around.
After a little while and before you know it, you will have warmed up.
Then you can get on the bike and ride a little bit hard (just what's hard for you) for a minute or whatever feels right. Then get off and just move around.
Keep repeating the process until you start to feel pooped (but not too pooped).
This is basically a "relative-to-you" high-intensity workout (HIIT).
Keep it short and make sure it's not too boring.
Very quickly your body will want more and more.
In the afternoons when I am drowsy, I start very slowly but I quickly wake up and start feeling alert and more energetic.
Long story short, you have to trick your body and mind. They are like a lazy high school athletic team. They're dumb as rocks and easy to trick. If you tell them what you are going to do, they complain the entire time.;-)
The trick is to keep it short and keep alternating.
You are the coach and your lazy bum of a body is your trainee. Be gentle but persistent.
As crazy as it sounds, your body wants to be disciplined but, like any lazy high school kid, it's going to whine and complain.After a while, your high school kid will start to get strong and stronger...and will appreciate your coaching.
I know it sounds crazy, but it works like a charm.