1 Year Cycling Transformation | How Cycling Changed My Body *HELPFUL TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW*
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- In this video, I'll share my cycling transformation and how cycling has changed my body. I'll look at how I transitioned from weight training into cycling and how I went from riding 6 miles to 131 miles.
Many of us use cycling as a tool to lose weight, and I'll tell you something for free, it's a damn good tool. I'll cover my experience and how cycling changes your body. On the flip side, I'll also look at how to adapt to these changes.
Cycling has many positive effects on the body and as your body changes, you need to adapt accordingly. I'll discuss my biggest takeaways from my experience in the saddle and what I experienced over my 1-year cycling journey.
I wouldn't say that cycling saved me, I'd say that cycling gave me a new lease of life and a new way to reach better fitness and wellbeing. - Розваги
When I was 18 years old I got my first full time job as a professional bike messenger. I did this for 8 years. All year round, in all weather. No one ever told me I was wasting my life at this job, but let's face it, it's not a job that will take you anywhere career wise. I'm now 50 years old and still riding between 5000km-8000km a year. I've come to realise that maybe I wasn't wasting my time at that job but actually quite the opposite. The level of fitness I have achieved through riding my bike throughout my life is amazing. I feel different. I feel hot wired or someting. It's difficult to expalin unless you're a full time athlete. Without realizig it at 18 years old I have built a fortress against diseases and general illnesses. I'm 50 years old now but I feel 30. I have no wrinkles, full head of hair and my mental state kicks ass. If I could live my life over again I wouldn't change a thing. Too many people put money first before anything else. I'm not saying that everyone should ride a bike like an insane maniac for 30 years but it's crucial to exercise. This sedintary lifestyle I see the majority of the poluation living is dangerous. I encourage all of my friends and family members who are young to start now. Build that fortress.
What a great story you have, thank you.gor sharing! I totally agree with what you have said!! BUILD YOUR FORTRESS
You actually held a job that wasn't killing you slowly, but improving your life! We should all be so lucky. Great story!
Why didn't you tried to switch to pro Cycling in a team maybe? Im 23, and in on the same Path you were. What were your mistakes?😉👋🏼 Have a nice day and sorry for asking
@@ravenilcorvo3218 I think I just love to ride my bike. I get enough friendly competition on the road with other riders. Also I didn’t really have the time or money. The only time I feel free is when I’m riding my bike as hard and as fast as I can. Because when I’m riding my problems melt away. Even if it’s just for a few hours.
I love the honesty and openness. I’m coming back to cycling after a loooong break, and I can relate to what you say. Thank you 🙏
This will be a really informative video to many for sure. I find now after 9 years of regular cycling mental health really suffers when I don't ride. I think the mix of endorphins and benefits of being in the open air really benefits. Great job 👍
Thank you Paul for your kind words 😁 - Awesome to hear that you have been riding 9 years... impressive!
"I think the mix of endorphins and benefits of being in the open air really benefits" - I couldn't agree more
safe riding, friend!! 👍🏽
@@JourdainColeman can you tell me what you meant by "endorphins" ?
As a pro cyclist, my mental health suffers when I ride my bike for training lol. But racing is fun, a lot of fun.
@@aryanbishnoeyour body releases this chemicals called endorphins when you're doing something pleasurable (eating, exercising, sex etc).
Basically, the whole cycling experience puts your body and brain in a happy mood.
Great story! Truly inspirational and, amazingly, mirroring my own experiences. Know exactly the conflict of going to the gym and cycling. I was a reasonably competent cyclist until I fractured a shoulder last September at the gym. 6 months of laying about and an extra four inches around my belly is really making it hard to pull back to where I was.
Hey Roshan! Sorry to hear about your injury. I've been there (broken tubular and fibular). It took me a whole year to recover. Hopefully you are on your way to recovery now. The bike is certainly a very good tool to get the body back to a good place (and beyond) 💪🏽.
I can completely relate to your journey, started cycling last summer just had a hybrid then upgraded to a road bike in April and then joined some group rides and soon I was hooked went from 5 to 50+ miles in a few months....agree with winter riding, it's tough
Amazing story Jourdain, i love the way you calmly and honestly deliver it to us. Very helpful, thank you for sharing.
Hey Mustapha! Glad you enjoyed, brother👌🏼- I like making this content as well so I'm pleased people enjoy watching.
Thank you so much to share your experience. After a bad car crash I stopped any kind of sport's activities. After watching your video, I 'm so exiting to restart as soon as possible cycling even my injuries and my 64 y.o. Keep enjoying your ride and ride safe
Sorry to hear about your crash, hopefully you are on the road to recovery and will be able to start agin soon. Keep safe too!
Great video man. I like how you discuss physical and mental health as reflections of one's overall fitness. Also liked your comment regarding focus on power-to-weight ratio rather than obsessing with getting lighter. Many thanks!
Glad you enjoyed the video Bart. Great to hear that some of the points resonated with you 👍🏽. Take care friend!
Your story is similar to mine. I have always enjoyed cycling, played football for most of my life and trained in the gym for years. I am now in my 50's and have never enjoyed cycling more. I think cycling is the most sustainable of all of these activities for me.
Thanks for sharing! I have a feeling that many people discover cycling after doing another sport most their life. Awesome to hear that it's the same for you and you are enjoying your cycling more than ever. I would agree that cycling is the most sustainable, especially considering the different disciplines as well. Thank you for commenting, Safe riding friend!! 😁😁😁
Thanks for sharing your journey and keep posting the videos. They are always on point and inspiring 👏
Never mind the gym.... Many Dutch athletes start their careers with many D1-trainings, to get a solid, aerobic basis. This takes years. Combined with some core-exercises like you demonstrated this is golden.
Super proud of you bro! quality content and highly relatable 100%
Cheers, brother! Thanks for the support 👍🏽
I've ride my first bike since i was 7 and i love rides my bike fast. After 8 years of riding bike it actually help me a lot in health
Hiya J very good video deep I always watch your videos help me move forward,keep strong brother 💪🏿 you have come a long way in just two years and spring/ summer is coming thank God 😃🚴
I appreciate that! Awesome to hear that sharing my journey has a positive impact. Boy can I not wait until the spring/summer!!! I hope your riding/health/fitness are al good as well?
Very good I am just like you using the gym but since last year coronavirus lock down I start cycling and I am really enjoying it, and by watching your youtube give me the spirit to cycling more. Thank you again for your experience you have shared with us.
Awesome to hear that me sharing my story (videos) has given you some spirit to go riding. That is music to my ears 👂🏽- I'm pleased that you found a replacement for the gym in lockdown... if you are anything like me, I need to keep my body active. Keep up the cycling my friend, hopefully the really good weather is around the corner as well ☀️
@@JourdainColemanyes my friend summer is coming 😊 I hope with a lot of sunshine ☀️and thank you for your advice and support 🙏
Solid video. Thx for sharing.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed 👍🏽
Very good stuff. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed!
Awesome video. I’m 36, skinny fat but stay in the gym... I just had the urge to start spin. I did my first class the day before yesterday and I’m hooked. I got an amazing high after lol. My booty is a bit sore from the seat tho... I’ll bring a padded seat cover next time. Like you I only lift weights because I’m trying to put on mass... it’s difficult to try to eat to build that muscle yet try to stay lean. I always have trouble in the mid section. But anyway... I’m going to listen to my body and do some cycling. I definitely will need to figure out a way to keep leg and back day in the gym tho. Cheers to new fitness experiments!
"skinny fat" - This is often a term that I use to describe my body type 🤣
Good to hear that you joined the spin class and are enjoying it. How are you finding them a few weeks on? Padded short/seat cover are the first thing I would buy... it get uncomfortable pretty quickly.
As you have said it is a hard balance between cycling and the gym. One person commented on this video and said that in the winter they do more weight training and in the summer the focus more on cycling. I quite like the thought of this as the miles naturally drop as the weather gets worse. So build up strength and power in the winter, then start pushing the miles in the summer.
Good luck with your fitness journey. As you said... listen to the body!!
Great video man, I’ve recently transitioned from gym focused/casual rider to road cycling too. Absolutely love it. Any plans on a bike technology focused vid coming soon? E.g pros of bike computers etc. Loving the vids 👍🏻
Hey Shaun! Awesome that you have made the transition... And that you love it. It's a beneficial sport all-round. As for cycling tech I have though about a full video, did you have any ideas in mind? I have a done a video already on cycle computers here - ua-cam.com/video/pPLa5o-Ji8E/v-deo.html safe riding 👍🏽👌🏼
@@JourdainColeman that was exactly what I was after. Glad you mentioned Magene too, think I might give their bike computer a go as well as the sensors you reviewed. Cheers man 👍🏻
@@BREMBIZZLE Aweseom man! Glad the video was useful for you. I was tempted to buy their computer as well, but to be honest I have no real need to right now. haha - Take care, mate 👍🏽
Well done bro. I’d never be able to give up the gym though.
Cheers, Bro! I've found it hard to be honest, I may go back in some capacity when everything opens again.
It's mad I just moved out of Romford, been there my whole life... and I discovered your channel once I'd moved to the midlands😂 sods law being local like that.
I was wondering, that ride to South london, is that something you'd planned the stops/route on? Or did you just get out there on a whim and see where you ended up?
What are the chances! hahah
For the longer rides I don't reall yplan the stops, I just stop when supplies are getting low. If I'm in the middle of nowhere then maybe I will, but London and surround areas are normally pretty well serviced. 👌🏼
good story, some overlap with me, commuted ~100KM per week, was going to the gym and in the summer built up to a single 125km ride (wicklow mountains Ireland). this year no commuting, been doing a 40km ride once a week since xmas, about a month ago got the notion to time my ride, not done that before and been beating the time. will start doing mid week rides as the weather gets better and do longer untimed rides. My main problem in the past was being under trained for the long rides, so hoping I can do a more linear progression this year.
I got one question, my instinct says push my 40KM (with hills) ride for time to increase power as I build up distance rides between now and summer? so through May my weekly routine should be, one 40KM for time, one ~90min ride with a tough hill climb and a weekend ~75KM in the mountains. As I mentioned my main goal is to finish the long rides strong so I can enjoy the thing.
Hey friend! Thanks for your comment. Investing to hear that you have had a similar journey to me 👍🏽
Firstly, good job getting out on the bike, the more time that you spend in the saddle more the more you will improve, that's the simple equation anyway 😁
From your whole message I picked up on one key point "my instinct says". Your instinct is coming from the feedback from your body, so if you feel like pushing faster then I would say push harder. Sometimes it really is that simple, although everything you read online will tell you otherwise. The harder you push and fitter you get, the better you recover, so more often you can ride. It's kind of an endless cycle, if you want to constantly improve then the ends of your rides will always be a little difficult.
Secondly, I would focus on diet, you mention and increase in power, a key stat to look at would be the power to weight ratio, a great diest can help improve that figure. If your diet is spot on, then cracking job, it's often the hardest part to get right.
Finally, do what you feel. One of the hardest things is to stay motivated, so if you do what you want to do then you are more likely to keep pushing the miles 👍🏽 - Keep me updated on your journey with the odd comment here and there.
Safe riding, mate!!
Big up to BCN 👍🏾🚴🏽
Mine is a similar in so many ways but after 2200 km cycling without losing weight i focused on intermittent fasting plus keto diet dropping over 8 kg in 2 months while cycling even more. Bought my Specialized Sirrus Elite Carbon Fiber bike only a few months before the pandemic hit us. I can even run further and faster beyond 6 km alternate days and do 20 chin-ups which was impossible before.
Keep in mind that aging takes a toll and i am now, at age 69, 165 cm tall but was once 152 cm tall.
Hey Greydon! That's awesome to hear that you have found a winning formula for your body! Diet is key... and probably one of the hardest things to get right. It also requires a more will power for the average individual. I've always been strict with my diet so I'm doing ok on that front currently.
If I can do 20 chin-ups at 69 then I will be very happy! It sounds like you are super active!!
Workout with bad diet will not workout in losing weight.. good job finding the way to lose lbs..👍
Very interesting, this video just appeared on my feed randomly and was very informative/inspirational for "newbies". I'd suggest investing in a Smart Trainer & Zwift, that'll give you more variation and motivation with structured training sessions, racing or just to ride.
Hey Scott!! Thank you for your message and kind words about the video 😁 - I've been very close at times to purchasing a smart trainer this winter... I held out (Not too sure why). But It's certainly on my radar. Hopefully this year I'll be able to get one sorted 👍🏽
thanks man
No problem! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏽
As much as I do love my hybrid for its durability and reliability, buying my entry level road bike was just as good of an investment. I’m just a casual rider, don’t even use clips, but even now I notice how much faster and efficient the road bike is, barring one very steep climb that always winds me (just gotta keep doing it, I suppose). Oh and since it’s a budget road bike, I don’t feel too bad thrashing it like my hybrid (with some limits).
I felt exactly the same when I got on a road bike for the first time. I went from a heavy hybrid to a carbon road bike... it was worlds apart. Like you said, you are simply more efficient on the road bike. As for the hill, keep doing it. Also, do a harder hill somewhere then the hill that winds you up won't feel as hard hahaha
Funny, I made the transition the other way round - from cycling long distances and swimming a lot to progressive calisthenics. I feel great either way. I think as long as you're spending a significant amount of time doing holistic exercice, preferably out in the open, your fitness and mental health will benefit hugely. Which sport it is exactly is much less important
What a great line "think as long as you're spending a significant amount of time doing holistic exercice, preferably out in the open, your fitness and mental health will benefit hugely"
Sometimes I wish I could give people the feeling that I have to help them see the benefits of keeping yourself active and moving.
How have you found the callisthenics? I really enjoyed it, it was a fairly slow process with small gains weekly. 👌🏾
@@JourdainColeman yeah it's a tough sport but I really enjoy the rush you get when you get better at a new skill you've been working at for a while. Not gonna lie the fact that I'm much less skinny is a plus as well, I don't have a naturally built frame so it helps to do a bit less cardio. I still love cycling though, but I use it more as a way to get around nowadays than for real exercice. I don't get people who don't work out either! It makes me feel so much better, honestly I struggle when I have to stop exercising for more than a few days...
You can ride in the winter just as much as in the summer. You will not be able to ride your road bike, but a mountain or fat tire bike will be ok. In fact. Those bikes are better for leg strength development due to the heavier weight, uneven terrain, and thick tire contact patch. Also, it teaches you more about control
Valid point! 👍🏽 - I also have the gravel bike to abuse through the winter
@@JourdainColeman Nice! I'm about to get a BMX bike soon. Those are also good for winter and terrain.
Doing heavy compound exercises and cycling a lot is not compatible in my experience. Doing squats or deadlifts the day before a ride really kills my legs. But doing compounds in the off season really helps. Much faster sprints and can push more watts.
Thanks for commenting and sharing your experiences. That could actually work well as over the winter my cycling definitely dropped off a little. I could incorporate more compound moves in that period 🤔 - You have got me thinking! 👍🏽
Started at 200 now at 178.
Goal 165 170 range
Height 5 11.
Age 45.
Yeah I am the first one to watch this video, hit the LIKE button and comment
Thanks Alex!!! 😁😁😁
Good back story J 👌🏿
Great video. Love the insight into your training journey. Nice backdrop. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Cheers, bro! 👌🏾
Thanks, Adisa! 🙏🏾
How do you measure power to weight?
For the power to weight measurement you need to know your FTP and your Weight.
You can find out your FTP (functional threshold power) but doing and FTP test on a smart trainer. Let's say that's 250
Then your weight, in my case 82kg
You then divide your FTP by your weight. so 250 / 82 = 3.04.
So my power to weight ratio would be 3.04 Watts per kilogram
I hope that helps 👍🏽
Did you notice any lower back issues going from flat bar to road bike?
Hey Paul, thanks for commenting.
I didn't notice any back pain changing from flat bars to drop bars. But this will depend on the bike you get and your position. My Giant Defy is an "Adventure" road bike, so the position is relatively upright.
If anything, you are actually better balanced on the bike. There is a more equal spread of your weight across your ass and your hands. I found the pressure on my ass reduced for that reason.
I hope that info helps 👍🏽
You really hit the nail with your first road bike. That’s a great 👍🏼 bike 🚴
Thanks! 👍
It's still going strong to this day the little beast! A very good purchase indeed.
Nice
No problem. Glad you enjoyed 👌🏾
The hybrid! Yay! You did tell me recently that it was your first bike 🚴
That’s the one I have now and, sometimes commute to work which is a 6 or 7 mile round trip
Not the best for commuting? I find it very comfortable (apart from the seat lol) and easier than when I had a road bike
But, it’s probably not durable enough for those kinda trips🤷🏼♂️
hahaha... Brianne the hybrid... she was a solid bike. I think my comfort level was reduced by the horrendous seat I used for ages.
Good work riding that distance on your commute, you will rack up the miles quickly.
Interesting
Now try this and nap at the same time its the best feeling in the world
How many km a day to get fit ?
Hey Alvarez! Thanks for your comment. That's a hard question to answer. It would depend on the level that you are starting from. Your fitness will also be affected by other factors such as your diet. I would say, do what is comfortable for you to get your body nothing initially, nothing overly strenuous. Then build up your training based on how you feel and how your body feels.
Start with 10k and add 10% each day. Listen to your body when you hit your limit. Recovery ❤️🩹 is key 🔑. Doing it every day will really add up over time so take a day off now and then. To lose weight and keep fitness eat a high carb low fat diet. Lots of grains, corn, pasta, rice, fruit and vegetables. It’s very important to try to keep fat from food under 10 percent. And eat enough carbs ! Don’t starve yourself! And drink water 💧 a lot of water. Til you pee is almost blank. So far I’ve lost 5 kg on eating as much carbs as I want and getting both fitter and faster and lowering my recovery time. And I’m 50 years old!
@@ketle369 wowww you are so fit for your age
@@JourdainColeman thanks for the imformation bro
@@kurinchikabilan226 No woriees frined! Glad you enjoyed 😁
I ride everyday, but I'd rather build muscle, so I only ride for 40 min on my heavy mountain bike
Good work riding everyday!!! 40 mins on a heavy mountain bike sounds like hard work 👍🏽
How much kg u loss PLZZ reply
Hi there. I lost about 4kg in total. I was about 82kg and then I went down to around 78kg.
Do you indulge in a good beer now and then?
hahaha... I'm not a massive drinker to be honest. Once upon a time that was a little different. hahah. We all have our guilty pleasures though, I just try to limit them 🤣🤣🤣
would've been way better if you had considered using kilometers beside just using miles. Stopped watching 18 seconds in.
I'll make sure to add Kilometers overlay as well for future videos. Thanks for the feedback 👍🏽
@@JourdainColeman Thank you
Stop touching your face.