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What can I do to help condition my body for biking, hiking and other outdoor sports?

By HikingOn | April 28, 2009

I am overweight and really want to get into outdoor sports. But every 50ft or so, I struggle (can't breathe, legs turn to jelly, etc.)

I rode my bike for the first time in YEARS (10+) and am still hurting from "saddle sore".

What can I do to condition my body, relieve the pains and prevent the suffering?

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One Response to “What can I do to help condition my body for biking, hiking and other outdoor sports?”

Handsome Chuck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
The best way to condition yourself for an activity is to do that activity. You just have to start really slowly and build up gradually. You will get there. Sounds like you are pushing yourself, which is good. Discomfort tells you you are improving your fitness, but be sure to stay within you limits so you don't hurt yourself.

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