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Originally Posted by Scooter9
I'm finding it very hard to stay motivated to keep exercising.
I cycled 5 days a week for 3 weeks and I didn't notice any change in my mood.
I do an intense 30 minute work out on a stationary bike. I get my heart up to 140bpm and I'm definitely tired afterwards. I tried to go longer but I can just manage another 5 min because I don't yet have the stamina to go longer.
I thought of maybe making it easier by using a lower gear so that I could cycle longer but I don't see the point.
I think I should have noticed something after 3 weeks, right?
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I am surprised you have not noted more benefit. That said, I ride alot and still I get much, much better brain benefit from running for 40 minutes than from biking 80 miles over 4 hrs. Bike helps. Running is better. No idea why. Maybe you need to look at rowing or fast walking or something. Also, getting outside has benefits a stationary or treadmill do not. I believe that. Do yo do Strava? Are you taking fish oil and how much?
Hugs.