Sports & Fitness What's your current favorite specific physical exercise ?

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  1. Perthguy

    Perthguy Well-Known Member

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    Hmmm.... not too sure about this. Not that cycling specific clothing is lycra these days (I think spandex?). In any case, I used to regularly ride 200km rides on the weekend and I would not like to see the results of doing that in the wrong clothes. I reckon you could end up in hospital. I had enough trouble with chafing when wearing the proper gear.

    I have gone off cycling now. Foot issues.
     
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  4. Azazel

    Azazel Well-Known Member

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    There's a new invention called shorts and t-shirts.
    I can ride all day in them. AND I can go into shops without shame ;)
     
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    I try to hold my breath for a long as possible, submerg myself as deep as I can before turning blue, then attemp to return to a single atmosphere all the while attempting to relax with an aim of not blacking out.

    Its very enjoyable and quite relaxing. Plus I get to wear a rubber suit so tight I need to use some form of lube to get into it.

    You think you get 'looks' walking around in lycra - try walking into a chemist and asking for the 1l bottle of KY.

    Blacky
     
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  6. DaveM

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    Swim 3 times a week. Backstroke was my strongest as a teen and still is now.
     
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  7. Azazel

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    I do like a good swim.
    But it's getting a bit cool at the moment.
     
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    Fortunately the north adealaide aquatic centre is indoor and a few mins from my house
     
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    Azazel Well-Known Member

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    Lovely!
    I need to find me another indoor pool.
     
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    In Sydney? There are several depends on where you are :D
    Ryde aquatic centre, Macquarie university aquatic centre
    I usually go to Central Alfred park outdoor pool aroubd lunch time, it is pretty nice after one lap :)
     
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  11. Azazel

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    Haven't been to any of them yet.
    I've been to the Annette Kellerman aquatic centre.
    The Goodlife Gym in the City has one too.
     
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    It only took me 2 months, and 6 years, to get the hang off it. The first 6 years was the cycle sitting in the garage unused.

    You only need three things to learn the basics (which is all I know)
    - a long wall to hang on to,
    - You Tube videos with kids showing how easy it is to learn,
    - no sense of embarrassment

    Spend a $100 and have a go :)
     
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  13. Azazel

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    Some protective equipment couldn't hurt either.
    Those wrist guards would probably come in handy.
     
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    Out of the pool for 3 weeks, hip flexor strain :(
     
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    I didnt like it first, but I am really getting into bouldeirng.
     
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    Wow you think the same as me.......want a girlfriend? Just kidding :eek::p
     
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  17. Azazel

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    Is that like inside rock climbing walls?
    Or outside?
     
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  18. Bran

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    Clearly you don't.
     
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  19. Azazel

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    Shop? Have shame? Ride all day?
    All of the above?
     
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  20. Bran

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    Lol.

    Ride all day without lycra. If you do, then, you sir, are in for a treat.
     
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