Recently I ruptured my achilles tendon while playing raquetball. (What was I thinking doing anything but riding my bike!). Although I am still waiting to get a MRi I am pretty sure I will be off my bike and feet for that matter for at least 6 weeks. I am very prone to being FAT. If it wasn't for the ~60 mile of MTBng I do at least 3 times a week I would probably be back in my 38" pants.
Does anyone have any good ideas on how I can train to help keep my metabolism up during my down time? I have an adjustable weight bench and a few dumbbells that I do a set or 2 a day with. However I am thinking I am going to need a pretty regimented workout to compensate for not being able to ride.
I fought hard to change my body a few years ago, and MTB played a huge roll. (Part of why I love it so much). I was previously 5'10 225lbs with a 38" waist. Now I am ~ 175-180 with a 33" waist.
I have never been big on nutrition or regimented training because I was always having fun with it. However I am pretty sure I am going to need to suck it up and put forth way more effort to keep in shape while not being able to ride.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Does anyone have any good ideas on how I can train to help keep my metabolism up during my down time? I have an adjustable weight bench and a few dumbbells that I do a set or 2 a day with. However I am thinking I am going to need a pretty regimented workout to compensate for not being able to ride.
I fought hard to change my body a few years ago, and MTB played a huge roll. (Part of why I love it so much). I was previously 5'10 225lbs with a 38" waist. Now I am ~ 175-180 with a 33" waist.
I have never been big on nutrition or regimented training because I was always having fun with it. However I am pretty sure I am going to need to suck it up and put forth way more effort to keep in shape while not being able to ride.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.