Due to an unfortunate encounter with sidewalk ice and melting snow last Wednesday, my knee and hip have sustained minor injuries. As a result, my marathon training has temporarily been put on hold. But I'm trying to stay positive and I figured there's no reason my cardio has to go down the crapper along with the rest of my body.
So, on Saturday, I hooked up my bike to the trainer - thanks to a little help from Mattie - and began pedaling away. The legs felt surprisingly good - no strain in the knees or hips. After 5 minutes, which felt more like 80, the heart rate was up into the 140s, and I was set for good cardio workout. I continue biking for an hour, minute by painstakingly-slow minute, while watching the first season of Glee.
I'll tell ya one thing - that stationary bike is gonna make you sweat! I'm not talking a few beads of perspiration along the brow. I mean the full-out dripping - like you've just walked through a rainstorm - kind of sweat that makes you feel both refreshed and intensely disgusting all at the same time. So, does the amount of sweat truly indicate the intensity of your workout? No, not necessarily. It was most likely due to being well hydrated and working out in a warm room that has little to no airflow. Nevertheless, I got my cardio and it felt great!
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